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The World Health Organization lists hundreds of conditions that can be treated with acupuncture. Some of the conditions that affect breathing are infections, such as colds and flu, bronchitis, asthma, and eye, ear, nose, throat, and sinus infections. Patients with lung cancer could find acupuncture useful to strengthen their immunity and reduce the side-effects of conventional medicine.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been used to relieve headaches and migraines for thousands of years.

The ancient Chinese believed that energy forces called meridians ran through the body. Blockages along these meridians could lead to sickness and other ailments, including infertility. Chinese acupuncture practitioners treat these blockages by painlessly inserting slender needles at different points along the meridians.

Acupuncture can be used to prevent the onset of colds and flus and, when caught early, stop them from turning into full-blown conditions. Studies have shown that certain acupuncture points are effective in boosting the immune system, and when combined with Chinese herbs this can be an extremely effective treatment for common winter illnesses.

To celebrate its second year in business, the Wholistic House of Healing will be hosting an open door day on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.

To celebrate its second year in business, the Wholistic House of Healing will be hosting an open door day on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.

Arend Wijmenga, a fourth dan grade tai chi instructor, is conducting two two-hour Chi-gong workshops in aid of Western Care in the Ruby Room, Royal Theatre, Castlebar, tomorrow (Saturday) from 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Chi-gong seeks to heal the body by balancing the energy-flow within, strengthen what is deficient, and reduce excess. All this occurs through movement and breathing exercises whose primary aim is the systematic moving and balancing of the chi (energy) in the human body. The ba duan jin exercises can be practised standing and sitting, making them beneficial and suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. The cost is €20 per workshop, payable on the door, with all proceeds going to Western Care Association. For further information and bookings contact Arend on 094 9367536 or 087 1679031.

The College of Integrative Acupuncture, now in its 16th year, is enrolling for its next three-year part-time professional training course beginning on October 15. Students travel from all over Ireland to study this acupuncture course which uses Woodquay, Galway, NUI Galway and Moore Street, Loughrea for its lectures.

AcuGraph is a digital meridian analysis that tests your energy levels or qi (chi) in the meridian system of your body. It combines the ancient practice of medical acupuncture with modern technology. By using a gentle probe it reads from key acupuncture meridian points on your hands and feet the energy levels in your body relating to each of your organs. It gives you a graph reading for you to see on screen which can be discussed with your acupuncturist.

Acupuncture treatments for low back pain usually focus on the urinary bladder acupuncture channel. This acupuncture meridian runs along the entire spine and low back and the buttocks, all the way to the back of the ankles.