Medical Acupuncture has been officially recognized by the Hellenic State with a decision of the Ministry of Health as a medical practice (574 / Α4 / 1191 / 21-2-1980 and Υ7 / α / GP 55092 / 27-7-2004), for this reason it will should only be applied by physicians who have received training in this field.
Acupuncture is a medical technique with analgesic and therapeutic action, which can be used either as an autonomous treatment or as a supplement for a variety of diseases and disorders which are indications of it, according to instructions from the WHO.
In the doctor’s office we design personalized treatment protocols. Taking into account the characteristics, severity and other diseases that may coexist, the number of visits, the distance between them, the number and time of stay of the needles in each visit are determined, as well as the techniques that will be followed (somatochondrosis, ear acupuncture). , electroacupuncture).
This is a safe method in which special sterile disposable needles are placed in selected areas without requiring special preparation by the patients.
Here are some diseases for which acupuncture is the main indication and which we have successfully treated in our office.
Medical Acupuncture
• Otolaryngological problems: Ear tinnitus, allergic / vasomotor rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, Meniere’s disease, vertigo, dry mouth, temporomandibular joint pain.
• Gynecological / Obstetric problems: Dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, premature pregnancy, induction of labor, painless childbirth, infertility.
• Neurological problems: Migraine, tension headache, trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral nerve palsy.
• Mental disorders: Anxiety disorder, panic attacks, sleep disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, neuropsychiatric disorders, Stress, melancholy, depression.
• Dermatological problems: Acne, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, eczema, urticaria
• Acute and chronic pain: Occipital pain, back pain, arthralgia, postoperative analgesia, renal colic, postherpetic neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis.
• Gastrointestinal problems: Irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, epigastric pain, constipation, diarrhea, antiemetic action after chemotherapy, neurophysiological peptic disorders, Travel Sickness.
• Aesthetic / cosmetic acupuncture: Eliminates fine wrinkles, normalizes expression wrinkles and reduces deeper ones. It increases collagen, improves the elasticity of the skin, increases muscle tone, thus achieving erection and firming of the face, enhances the microcirculation of the blood. Restoring the firmness and radiance of the skin.
• Decreased appetite / obesity: Significantly reduces the need for food intake, increases the feeling of satiety, increases metabolic function, regulates hormonal levels, controls cracking and cracking (Binge eating), breaks down localized fat, accumulates local fat Cellulite and improves the appearance of the skin, maintains the homeostasis of the body, fighting fluid retention and edema.
• Stop smoking.
• Alcohol / substance dependence.