Acupuncture and Spring

March 20th is officially the first day of Spring, and according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is the time of year to look at the health of your Liver. This is the organ most prone to ‘stagna...

Case Study – Alopecia Areata

A patient I recently treated has generously given me permission to share her case history. When this 44 year old woman presented to Clinic, her hair loss was about 40%. Alopecia Areata is a distressin...

Acupuncture and back pain

Most people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, but for some this can become a chronic debilitating condition.  Back pain is said to cost the NHS more than £1.37 billion a year,...

Acupuncture for Hay Fever and Allergic Rhinitis

Most of us at this time of year are looking forward to the onset of Spring.  However, for some, the warmer air brings with it the annual misery of hay fever.  The condition generally occurs in t...

Acupuncture and vitality

Acupuncture is based on the principle that in good health, our energy or ‘Qi’ flows strongly and freely through our Channels.  An experienced practitioner will be able to pick up on early...

Stop Smoking with Acupuncture

There are currently 10 million smokers in the U.K. roughly 6% of the population.  On average 100,000 smokers will die each year from smoking related causes.  With cigarettes retailing at nearly Â...

Feeling stressed?

Christmas can be a stressful time of year for anyone! If your nerves are feeling frazzled already, try using a delicious herbal remedy to soothe the nervous system and promote sound sleep. Mix togethe...

Acupuncture and Autumn

The days are getting shorter, and there is a slight chill in the air, heralding a season’s change. Autumn is the beginning of the Yin cycle, a time of harvest and preparation for the colder days ahe...