Acupuncture
17 January 2017Acupuncture is a complementary medical practice, derived from ancient Chinese medicine, that entails stimulating certain points on the body, most often with a fine needle penetrating the skin, for therapeutic or preventative purposes. It is used in many NHS general practices, as well as the majority of pain clinics and hospices in the UK.
Acupunture offers many benefits including increased productivity. Acupuncture also reduces the physical and mental impacts of an unhealthy or stressful work environment benefiting both organisations and their employees.
Benefits for the employer:
- Less injuries due to repetitive strain on the body
- Reduced absenteeism
- Strengthens mental focus and increases alertness
- Defines your company as progressive
Benefits for the employee:
- Reduced stress by lowering stress hormones and moderating mood to reduce anxiety
- Reduced back and neck tension
- Relief for the “mouse” hand and arm
- Reduced eye strain
- Enhanced mental clarity
- Relief from headaches
- Increased immune system function (helping to fight off bacteria/viruses and recover more quickly)
- Increased energy
- Improved sleep
- Eased digestive troubles
- Relief from allergy symptoms (and prevention)
- Reduced cravings for cigarettes
- Detoxification
- And much more…