As the American College of Physicians (ACP) encourages a move away from drugs for the treatment of back pain, I found an interesting article on their website which recognises the value of alternatives such as acupuncture, when tackling this issue. Entitled 'new narrative for back pain means managing modalities' the article talks about drug-free options… Continue reading American College of Physicians Recognises Value of Acupuncture for Back Pain
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Acupuncture to Manage Pain, Avoid Injury & Train Smarter
Acupuncture has many benefits for managing pain and promoting the bodies own healing responses, which is one of the reasons it is so popular with athletes. One of my clients from the Longridge area of Preston, Lancashire, has recently been using acupuncture to treat a sports injury, whilst training for some sporting events. Here was… Continue reading Acupuncture to Manage Pain, Avoid Injury & Train Smarter
5 Ways Acupuncture Helps Heart Health
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the UK according to the NHS. However experts say that most cases of premature death from heart disease are preventable with a healthy lifestyle. The NHS says that in particular, smoking, being overweight, having high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, heavy drinking and physical… Continue reading 5 Ways Acupuncture Helps Heart Health
Acupuncture: one of the most effective treatments for migraine
People contact me most days, to discuss having acupuncture treatment, and frequently I am asked about the effectiveness of acupuncture for migraine. As this article in Pharmacy Business explains, acupuncture is one of the best studied, most effective and best tolerated treatments for migraine and can be recommended to members of the public who are… Continue reading Acupuncture: one of the most effective treatments for migraine
New York Times: Acupuncture Can Ease Wrist Pain In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The New York Times has highlighted some interesting research findings which illustrate some of the benefits of acupuncture for wrist pain. In the study, which included 80 participants with mild to moderate wrist pain. Using MRI and nerve conduction tests, the researchers studied the effects of acupuncture on the brain and nerves. The group of… Continue reading New York Times: Acupuncture Can Ease Wrist Pain In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Acupuncture When You Have a Cold
There is no better time than now, to consider a course of acupuncture treatment. As we move into the autumn months many people begin to feel they need a boost before the winter months ahead. As reported in the latest edition of Woman's Weekly magazine, acupuncture is a great way to stay well and get… Continue reading Acupuncture When You Have a Cold
Acupuncture & Premenstrual Tension
Most women of reproductive age experience at least mild premenstrual symptoms at some time in their lives. However, around 2–10% of women have premenstrual symptoms that severely disrupt daily living. Research suggests that acupuncture may help reduce symptoms of PMS by: increasing relaxation and reducing tension (Samuels 2008). Acupuncture can alter the brain’s mood chemistry, reducing… Continue reading Acupuncture & Premenstrual Tension
Acupuncture in Preston
The first ever Acupuncture Awareness Week launches on Monday 27 February 2012 and will attempt to dispel the many myths still surrounding acupuncture. Recent research has revealed that over 21 per cent of the British public think acupuncture needles are as large as the needles used for regular injections. Not true! In actual fact,… Continue reading Acupuncture in Preston
Kick-start a healthy 2012 with Acupuncture
The new year has leapt upon us and many of us are embarking on a 2012 'get healthy' plan. If you would like to regain your feel-good factor and get a great start to the new year look no further. Do you wish you had more energy? Would you like to look after yourself better? Do you… Continue reading Kick-start a healthy 2012 with Acupuncture
Acupuncture & Tennis Elbow
A study published in 2005 compared electro-acupuncture plus moxibustion with steroid and lidocaine medication for the treatment of tennis elbow, and found the acupuncture treatment to be more effective.(Jiang 2005). It is thought that acupuncture may help relieve symptoms of tennis elbow, such as pain and inflammation by: stimulating nerves located in muscles and other tissues, which… Continue reading Acupuncture & Tennis Elbow
Fertility Acupuncture 