Dr Gagua is a long standing and internationally acclaimed specialist in Medical Acupuncture with the decades of general practitioner experience, including with the NHS and mostly as a private GP in Harley street and Knightsbridge clinics.
Dr Gagua founded AOG Clinic with the aim of providing uniquely integrated and individually tailored treatment plans, combining traditional clinical experience with a depth of knowledge of oriental medicine.
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Medical acupuncture’s approach are diagnostic methods from both Eastern medicine (e.g., tongue and pulse diagnosis) and Western medicine (e.g., physical examination, lab tests).
The selection of points in medical acupuncture may be based on traditional theory (meridians and flow energy) and understanding of anatomy and physiology in a combination of both.
The goals of medical acupuncture are to relieve symptoms, improve function, and promote the body's natural healing response. This is achieved by stimulating specific points to affect various physiological systems.
Medical acupuncture is used for a variety of health issues. These may include pain management (for conditions like migraines, lower back pain, and osteoarthritis), mental health conditions (like anxiety and depression), digestive issues, and more.
Medical acupuncture is provided by licensed medical professional (MBBS,MD) who has undergone additional training in acupuncture. This helps ensure a high level of safety.
While research into acupuncture is ongoing, there's evidence that it can be effective for certain conditions, particularly for pain relief. Medical acupuncture is increasingly recognized and used within mainstream healthcare, often as a complementary treatment alongside conventional therapy.
It's important for our patients to discuss any benefits and potential side effect of therapy.
Acupuncture initiates the body's natural pain control, causing the release of neurotransmitters like endorphins and serotonin, alleviating chronic pain.
More about pain managementAcupuncture balances hormone levels, regulates menstrual cycles, and improves blood flow to the pelvic area, aiding in various female health issues.
More about female problemsIt improves fertility by enhancing blood flow to reproductive organs, balancing hormones, reducing stress, and improving ovarian function..
More about infertilityIt has been increasingly researched and utilized as a complementary treatment for hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and other allergies.
More aboutAllergic conditions: pollen, hay fever
Acupuncture is believed for improvement of sperm quality and quantity, enhances blood flow to the reproductive organs, and reduces stress, aiding male infertility treatment.
Learn MoreAcupuncture promotes healing, balances immune response, and reduces inflammation, aiding in the treatment of various skin conditions.
Learn MoreIt also stimulates the healing process, relieves pain, and improves mobility in musculoskeletal conditions.
Learn MoreIt accelerates healing, reduces pain and increases range of motion, aiding in recovery from various sports injuries.
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