Summer Solstice
21 June 2019
We enter Summer on June 21st with the Summer Solstice, when the sun is at its northernmost position relative t the earth. At the solstice, we have the longest daylight
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Baby Colic and Acupuncture
15 June 2019
Your baby is crying inconsolably they could be suffering from colic. Do you – cuddle it, massage it, give medication, or stick needles into it? Colic affects about 20% of
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Acupuncture
13 June 2019
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, ranks among the most common mental health issues. Most people experience some OCD behaviours, but keep these in balance with daily life. When OCD occurs with
Rainy Days, Acupuncture and Yin
12 June 2019
This week is a wet and rainy June and on rainy days, people often come to my practice, shake out their umbrella, and say ‘what an awful day, it’s terrible out
Acupuncture and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
12 June 2019
Heartburn is a symptom of Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD, or acid reflux. GERD is a medical condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates
Fertility and Conception
8 June 2019
How Acupuncture can help Research has shown that acupuncture may help to relieve the symptoms of many conditions which may compromise fertility including dysmenorrhea (painful periods) amenorrhoea (no periods), cycle
Viva Health Breast Cancer Campaign
7 June 2019
Why is the number of women with breast cancer rising? Is diet involved and what can you do about it? Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in
Acupuncture and Back Pain
5 June 2019
Back pain can affect you at any age and most people will suffer at least some back pain at some point in their lives. It is the UK’s leading cause
Acupuncture Pulse Taking
31 May 2019
The pulse diagnosis along with inspecting and conducting a general observation of the patient, listening smelling, observing and questioning – obtaining information about a patient’s medical history and symptoms- the
Food Allergy and Food Intolerance
24 May 2019
What is Food Allergy and Food Intolerance? We understand that sometimes food allergy and food intolerance are often thought to be the same thing. So, we wanted to raise awareness about the differences between them. After all, accidentally
Acupuncture Needles and Energy
16 May 2019
Often when I say I am an acupuncturist people say ahh… needles, many peoples experiences of needles are quite negative – having blood taken or when in an uncontrollable or