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
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CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH MALE INFERTILITY?
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
Acupuncture for Sports Injury
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
Tuina Massage
Tuina massage (or Tui Na, pronounced tooweena) is one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine. Many practitioners use it in conjunction with acupuncture to help heal many conditions. You can combine it with Gua Sha, cupping and moxibustion to help nourish move stagnation in the body. HOW DOES TUINARead more
WHY DID YOU BECOME AN ACUPUNCTURIST?
“Why did you become an acupuncturist?” is the question I am asked whenever people find out that’s what I do. This brief video gives you an insight into my journey towards becoming an acupuncturist. In it I discuss how acupuncture has improved my health and how alternative therapies like acupunctureRead more
HOW CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN?
Acupuncture, cupping, Tuina massage and Gua Sha can be great in helping with musculoskeletal pain. Please watch my brief video to find out how I would use these treatments. Preparing for an Acupuncture Treatment If you have not had acupuncture before, read here to see how to get the mostRead more
ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT: 6 THINGS YOU CAN EXPECT
So you have taken the leap and booked your first acupuncture treatment. Now you are wondering what to expect. Here are the 6 things you can expect at an acupuncture treatment with any acupuncturist with whom you book. Thorough Consultation Read more
Acupuncture for Heel Pain – Get Running Again
The Problem Heel pain can cause problems for many keen runners. Jan, a 51-year-old keen amateur runner, came to see me about persistent heel pain. Although she had not had a definite diagnosis, the location and nature of the pain appeared to match what one would expect with plantar fasciitis.Read more