Acupuncture News
Latest news about acupuncture including stories of trips we have taken and much more
Acupuncture Meridians
A common question I get asked by my patients is “what are acupuncture channels?” This has prompted me to write this blog to specifically answer that and trying to keep it jargon free and not overly technical. Acupuncture is based on the principle that there is an energy flow through the body, which is referred to as Qi in Chinese medicine, Ki in Japanese
Acupuncture and Anxiety
This article is a deeper exploration of the emotions moving from a general discussion of Yin Yang and the Five Elements, taking a focused look at the Wood element. When considering the emotions the organ primarily associated with its emotional dynamic is the Liver. The emotions associated with Liver/Wood is primarlity anxiety, however, we can include some other emotions here that have a similar impact
Acupuncture and our Emotions
Acupuncture and our Emotions. In an increasingly fast paced world, we can easily become detached from our emotional senses, before it is realised that we are a long way from our intended journey. This series of blogs I will try to explain how Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture perceives the impact of the emotional state on the physical body. So back to the basics of
Love
Valentine’s Day is looming, but did you ever consider that love has consequences for health and well-being. Engaging in joyful activities whether with a person or hobby may activate areas in the brain responsible for emotion, attention, motivation, and memory, and it further serves to control the autonomic nervous system, i.e., stress reduction. This specific activity pattern exerts a protective effect, even on the brain
Acupuncture and Stress
We’ve all experienced stress at some point in our lives, worry, fear, anger, and sadness are all normal, healthy emotions, whether it’s your first day at school, starting a new job or a romantic date, it is normal to experience these emotions in certain situations. What is not normal is when that feeling becomes so powerful that it makes you uncomfortable or stops you doing
Acupuncture for Back Pain
Acupuncture can help with alleviating pain from lumbar disc herniation Overview of back pain The number of studies that have investigated the use of acupuncture to alleviate intense pain caused by all kinds of diseases and sports injuries is ever increasing and the subject of a common problem encountered by many people regardless of age, gender or profession is back pain. Here the focus