Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment for helping conditions such as Bell’s palsy, facial weakness and even oculomotor nerve palsy. Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes sudden and disordered movement and weakness to one side of the face. Onset can be rapid; in most cases, the weakness is temporary and can improve over […]
Spring is here and, in Chinese medicine, this time of year relates to the Wood Element. The seasons are intrinsic to Five Element acupuncture, which is why I recommend a seasonal tune-up treatment. At this time of year, we can check in on the Wood Element’s Liver and Gall Bladder meridians, and our overall balance, which […]
Autumn is here and, in Chinese medicine, this time of year relates to the Metal Element. The seasons are intrinsic to Five Element acupuncture, which is why I recommend a seasonal tune-up treatment; liken it to servicing your car – your body and mind benefit from regular maintenance too! Therefore, checking in on the status of […]
If you’re one of my regular acupuncture patients, it’s likely that you’ll have experienced the effects of this wonderful extra point, known as Hall of Seal in English; this point calms the spirit. It’s located between the eyebrows in what’s commonly considered to be the third eye. Alongside its use for frontal headaches, Yin Tang […]
One of the most common complaints I treat at the Clinic is knee pain, particularly osteoarthritis of the knee, but also pain derived from injury or damage caused by athletics, job type etc. Acupuncture has been used for over 2000 years to treat chronic pain. Recent evidence from systematic reviews demonstrate that it’s more effective […]
A natural alternative… A type of allergic rhinitis, hay fever peaks from May – July each year in the UK and according to Professor Jean Emberlin in ‘The Hay Fever Health Report’: “In the population as a whole about 20-25% of people have hay fever…” How can acupuncture help? I regularly see patients for a […]
CAUTION: Do not use the following acupressure point if pregnant, or if you think you could be pregnant. Most of us have suffered from back pain at some point in our lives and the condition affects more than 1.1 million people in the UK, with 95% of patients’ lower back causing the issue. So, it’s […]
Liver 3 (Tai Chong or Supreme Rushing) is another common acupuncture point that I regularly use in my Clinic. It’s among my favourite points to use as it’s one of the ‘Four Gates’, so great for enabling Qi to move more freely around the body. This relieves pain and upset, as the Qi isn’t allowed […]
The gentle art of acupressure is ideal for children and anyone who would prefer a no-needles approach. As with adults, treatment is unique to the child. A detailed history is taken from the parent prior to the treatment and I also talk to the child directly so that they understand that I’m here to help. […]
Known as Zu San Li, the ‘Stomach 36’ point translates as ‘Three Leg Mile’. This is one of my favourite points, especially at this time of the year, as it can give your energy levels a much needed boost. Its unusual name gives us a clue to its use; it’s believed to come from the […]
