Acupuncture is a traditional form of oriental medicine which originated in China and is being practised by therapists all over the world now. Acupuncture treatment consists of inserting very fine needles at specific points on the skin, which are located near nerve endings. This has two effects - First it stimulates specific nerves which transmit electrical impulses via the spinal cord and brain, to the diseased area. Secondly, it stimulates release of chemical substances from brain centres to form the body's own mechanism for pain relief.

An average patient suffering from a chronic disease of a few years duration requires about 2 courses of sittings (each course consists of 20 sittings) given daily to achieve optimum relief. This schedule is followed by alternate day treatment after which a twice a week treatment is given. Once the patient is symptom free, he or she is asked to have a maintenance sitting once a week for 1-2 weeks and then the therapy is stopped.

Acupuncture is an extremely effective modality of treatment which is proving very useful in the treatment of various diseases which include:

1. Head and Neck: migraine headaches, cervical spondylitis.
2. Limbs and musculature: muscular pains, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, low backache, slipped disc with sciatica.
3. Digestion: irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis and constipation.
4. Respiratory system: chronic bronchitis, and bronchial asthma.
5. Cardiovascular system: angina pain and high blood pressure.
6. Genito urinary system: bed wetting in children, frequent urination, enlarged prostate.
7. Gynaecological system: irregular menses, leucorrhoea etc.
8. Sexual disorders: Impotence, Azoospermia.
9. Eyes: optic atrophy & blurred vision.
10. Ear, nose & throat: sinusitis, earache, tonsilitis, laryngitis & nerve Deafness.
11. Skin: Acne, chronic eczema, psoriasis, skin rashes & falling hair.
12. Nervous system: including paralysis, polio, epilepsy and coma.
13. Psychiatric disorders (including stress related disorders): insomnia, anxiety, mania, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and behaviour disorders.
14. Acupuncture also cures addictions: smoking, alcohol and other addictions.
15. Acupuncture is also helpful in Diabetes and over weight.
16. Laser Acupuncture is extremely useful for cosmetic problems like black circles under the eye, Wrinkles and for tightening the facial muscles.
17. Preventive Acupuncture is also given for patients with family history of Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma etc.