Acupressure Dun Laoghaire

Acupressure is a good alternative for anyone suffering from a phobia of needles as it follows the same principle as acupuncture. It works by stimulating the same acupuncture points on the surface of the body but instead of using needles, the practitioner will apply pressure with the hands. Acupressure is an effective method of improving blood circulation and repairing tissue damage throughout the body. Via nerve stimulation acupressure can induce relaxation and improve skin tone, ease tension in muscles and joints, repair facial lymph damage and generally tone the body. For this reason, it is often used as a facial beauty therapy. Acupressure has also seen considerable success in curing insomnia, lessening fatigue and dispelling back and joint pain.

Reflexology is a gentle non-invasive therapy based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to every organ gland and system in the body. By stimulating these reflexes, reflexology encourages deep healing and tranquil relaxation. This therapy is particularly beneficial for joint mobilisation, migraine, sinus, digestion, back problems and stress-related conditions as it discharges negativity and stimulates the body’s own immune system for self-healing. It can also enhance general well-being so why not book yourself a treat and pop into your local Care Cure Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for a soothing reflexology session? Sessions typically last about 35 minutes and prices vary with the time allowed for treatment.

Holistic medicine is now used all over the world. What this means for you is that each part of your physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions is equally important and imbalances in any of these areas can contribute to illness. Holistic medicine considers a person’s mind and body, diet and exercise, lifestyle and relationships, work and leisure, and achievements and problems. Whether you have pain in your leg, a headache, or are suffering from stress Chinese Medicine follows the holistic principle. Chinese medicine states that illness results when there is disharmony in the body, or when something is out of balance. The concept of organs is different to that of Western medicine. In Chinese medicine, organs are viewed according to their perceived functions, rather than literal functions. In Care Cure Clinics we say that the enlightened person eats when hungry and sleeps when tired. This means living in harmony with the energy of the seasons and with the particular requirements of mind and body, which empowers you to influence your own health destiny.

Single- use sterile needles, about a width of a human hair, are inserted into body points to unblock energy and restore normal function. Some people experience a tingling or dull sensation around the needle and most find it a deeply relaxing experience.As a natural form of healing, acupuncture has the following benefits:provides drug-free pain reliefeffectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic ailmentstreats the underlying cause of disease and illness as well as the symptomsprovides an holistic approach to the treatment of disease and illness, linking body, mind and emotionsassists in the prevention against disease and illness as well as maintenance of general well-being

Reflexology is a form of natural, holistic therapy based on the theory that there are points on the feet and hands which correspond to organs, systems and structures within the entire body. This corresponding relationship is called a 'reflex'. A reflex is stimulated at a certain point to respond to another point or area in the body. In reflexology by massaging these specific reflex points one can bring about balance of the eight bodily systems in order for the body to work together in harmony and unison and thus creating a feeling of well-being. This treatment is relaxing and non-invasive, it is ideal for those of us with busy stressful lives, as it balances the body to restore homeostasis or equilibrium. This is often the treatment of choice for expectant mothers who need to literally take the weight off their feet.

Acupressure is useful in alleviating many of the physical symptoms of mild depression including its associated sluggishness. Acupressure is performed by applying steady, firm pressure on specific points along the body. When stimulated, these spots, which are identical to acupuncture points, correspond to and affect other parts of the body. According to Chinese medicine, depression can occur when you repress certain emotions such as anger or guilt. Using anti-depression acupressure points can help to release this blocked energy. Once it is free to rise to the surface, you can examine these feelings and try to gain a greater understanding of them.

Reflexology, or zone therapy, involves the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger or hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work affects a physical change in the body.