Keeping Healthy at the Clinic When you come to the clinic, we ask that you follow these three easy guidelines – 1. Wear a mask Masks help us to stop droplets and reduce the risk of catching airborne infections. 2. Wash you hands, and use hand gel. It has been...
Acupuncture is good for Migraines! According to the Migraine Trust, migraine is the third most common disease in the world, affecting about one in seven people (Steiner et al, 2013). And here are 7 reasons why: 1. It provides pain relief Providing pain relief...
I was asked to write a short article on point I like and did not like. The end result is my first publication. Ok, so it isn’t the lancet, it is the Acupuncturist – a publication for the British Acupuncture Council. I have attached it to this post and hope...
Acupuncture does not have to be Painful!Charlie Buck does a lovely demonstration to show that acupuncture does not have to be painful – Ok it is on a balloon, but it does show how thin and gentle the needles are.Compare an acupuncture pin to the usual needles...
Acupuncture and DepressionAcupuncture has been shown to be better or equal to treatment with some antidepressants.Studies in China have shown that electroacupuncture has equal or better effects that drugs such as amitriptyline. It is also of note that the side effects...
Acupuncture and Depression Acupuncture has been shown to be better or equal to treatment with some antidepressants. Studies in China have shown that electroacupuncture has equal or better effects that drugs such as amitriptyline. It is also of note that the side...
In my Leeds Acupuncture Clinic I will advise on Lifestyle issues. As well as acupuncture, I also spend time looking at practical ways in which you can improve your health – perhaps by looking at diet or exercise, if these areas need attention. These help...
Cupping has been practiced for over 7000 years and can be found in many cultures and health practices.Cupping has been used in Europe and Asia – and within these regions, there are differing styles and perceived Health benefits. Recently I was visited by a...
Acupuncture and Insomnia There has been a recent video on Youtube of the BBC morning news (January 2012) – it is a brief discussion about Acupuncture and Insomnia. It gives the very positive view of acupuncture for this condidtion and some good common sense...
