Acupuncture for hay fever (also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis): according to the World Health Organisation, it does help. The World Health Organisation strongly recommends acupuncture to relieve the symptoms of hay fever. Randomized clinical control trials have found it to be more effective than antihistamine drugs although findings areRead more
I am often asked if there is any benefit in using Acupuncture for menopause, to relieve its symptoms. The answer is very definitely yes. Some women report very few side-effects during menopause, but for many women, it can herald years of misery. Some typical symptoms associated with menopause are: hotRead more
WHAT IS ANXIETY? Anxiety is one of the two most-used terms for mental health disorders. A mental health disorder can cover a wide range of symptoms and reactions, but in essence, it is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood and ability to relate to others which resultsRead more
The Ealing half-marathon for many people is an event which pushes their body to the limit; so can acupuncture help keep you in shape? Training for a Half-Marathon If you are taking part in the Ealing half-marathon this year, Sunday 29th September 2019 is the big date in your diaryRead more
This time of year heralds a crop of colds, allergies and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Can acupuncture help you beat colds? The kids are all back at school and the weeks of rushing around getting new school clothes and stationery are over. Finally, a routine has once again been established.Read more
Are you and your partner having difficulty conceiving? Traditionally, the inability to conceive has been viewed as a woman’s problem. Nowadays, that is starting to change. Luckily, the man’s role in fertility and conception has been receiving more attention. T If you and your partner are struggling to conceive acupunctureRead more
Not many athletes would think of acupuncture for sports injury. However, it can be extremely helpful. Let’s find out why. Training Schedule A half-marathon for many people is an event which pushes their body to the limit. Many runners start training early for this event. They work out their training schedule.Read more
If you’re wondering “Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?” maybe you are suffering from pregnancy-related problems. If so, please read this blog and if you think I can help call or contact me for a free consultation. I recently attended a two-day lecture given by the amazing Debra Betts, a trainedRead more
WHAT IS MOXIBUSTION? In Chinese Medicine, moxibustion (commonly known as moxa) is a key treatment in a number of complaints. Moxa is made from a herb called mugwort. If I think moxa will be beneficial for you I will place the moxa either directly on the skin or I willRead more
Gua Sha (pronounced GwaShah) is an Eastern Medicine scraping technique. I apply oil to the skin, then treat the area with a rounded tool. This repetitive scraping action gradually brings up petechiae, tiny pinpricks on the skin which are usually purple or red. The procedure is pain-free and the markingsRead more