How to sleep better

We spend a third of our lives asleep, and sleep is as essential to our health as a balanced diet and exercise.  During sleep our bodies undergo essential cell repair, and this can help improve our im...

Acupuncture and Detox

All of us need to take better care of our health.  Persistent poor diets and a lack of exercise can lead to chronic problems, which are often not symptomatic until it is too late.  Traditional Chine...

Acupuncture and Anxiety

All of us feel a little anxious from time to time.  For some, however, chronic anxiety can be a debilitating condition.  There are a number of different anxiety disorders, but common symptoms includ...

Acupuncture and IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects up to 22% of the population, and twice as many women as men suffer from the condition.  It is a chronic functional disorder of the gastrointestinal system.  Symptoms...

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 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...

Acupuncture and Migraine

Acupuncture has been well documented as an effective treatment for migraine.  Migraine headaches are typically moderate to severe in nature and can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.  Classica...

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...