Acupuncture stimulates the body’s self-healing ability and strengthens the natural vitality and in so doing it can help with a range of conditions. It can also alleviate stress and increase a sense of relaxation, which most people find difficult to maintain in our current way of life. Acupuncture can be used safely alongside conventional medicine and also works well as preventive treatment. Over the years I have found that many patients, initially drawn to acupuncture for a specific ailment, continue with treatment to maintain their well-being.