Your guide to 8 commonly used acupressure points for a range of conditions… from insomnia through to headaches – by Traditional 5 Element Acupuncturist Paul Adkins! We’ve put together this handy document as a gift for our newsletter subscribers in celebration of our Truro Clinic’s 8th Birthday this week! We hope you find the points […]
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 […]
As a Traditional 5 Element Acupuncturist, in my experience, acupuncture can be used to help all of the above. There are, of course, a variety of factors that can contribute to a person developing stress, anxiety and depression, and they can be interlinked. I regularly see people at the Clinic suffering from all, or a […]
JadeRollers.com has officially launched this week! As part of the Jade Massage Roller Package you will receive access to an 18 minute (to be precise) online video demonstration showing how our Cosmetic Acupuncturist – Paul Adkins performs his signature Jade Roller Facial Enhance Massage. The online video details all of the acupressure points that Paul […]
