Keeping on top of health

With the advent of Covid-19 it has become imperative that people look after their overall health to lessen the chance of getting sick.

Having regular health checks and specific treatments for any chronic conditions, as well as prioritising a healthy diet and exercise, are among the things recommended by health professionals.

Henri from Balanced Acupuncture Clinic, which recently moved to 16 Florence Ave, Orewa, has been studying acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for many years and says common health conditions that he has noticed in his senior patients are increased heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, obesity and decreasing vitality due to poor diet knowledge and stress.

Henri says things like chronic pain, stress and poor diet are key areas that can be improved by the treatments he offers.

“Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have a long history of treating and fine tuning the body so that it can remain strong and healthy,” Henri says. 

He says one of his elderly clients was always getting a cold with the change of seasons and complained of painful sinuses as a result.

“I treated my client with herbal medicine to reduce the inflammation of the sinuses, and to improve immunity, I used acupuncture to balance the function of the lungs, spleen and kidney,” Henri says. “I also gave dietary advice on how to maintain a good protein intake.”

“Regular acupuncture and taking Chinese herbal tonics that have been designed specifically for each individual’s constitution, allows the balance of Qi and vital essences to be fine tuned. This means the digestion can function optimally, we are able to sleep better, there is less stress, less headaches and often vitality is improved,” Henri says.

He says acupuncture has also has been recognised by ACC as being effective for the joint pain and inflammation caused by injuries.