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Trigger Point Acupuncture

February 1, 2013 Lorna Withers

A friend with a long running shoulder injury told me that her acupuncture involved large quantities of pain killers post-treatment. Having never been in pain Like sports massage? Tricking the body into letting … [Read more...]

Acupuncture

How To Avoid Stress When Planning Your Big Day

November 10, 2012 Lorna Withers

A special birthday, anniversary or wedding - these are all events which can require so much organisation that, by the time the day dawns, you're too exhausted to have a good time. Many people find themselves falling victim to mysterious lethargies and ailments or feel as if … [Read more...]

Acupuncture, Stress

NHS Pregnancy Acupuncture Service in Plymouth Axed

October 22, 2012 Lorna Withers

A report from the BBC advises that the NHS Acupuncture Service for pregnant women in Plymouth is to be withdrawn after 25 years with the reason cited as lack of funding. However officials there are known to have also questioned the effectiveness of acupuncture for pregnant … [Read more...]

Acupuncture morning sickness, pregnancy

Acupuncture in Southend

July 26, 2012 Lorna Withers

Acupuncture in Southend

After several years at her successful clinic in Shambhala Studios, Leigh-on-Sea, Lorna expanded her practise to offer acupuncture treatments to patients at the Therapy Life Centre in Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea in September of 2011. Lorna Withers and Essex Acupuncture … [Read more...]

Acupuncture

Essex Acupuncture at
Shambhala Studios
Therapy Room 1
11 Leighcliff Buildings
Maple Avenue
LEIGH-ON-SEA
SS9 1PR


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Also at
The Therapy Life Centre
11 Prittlewell Chase
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS0 0RX

Moxibustion

moxibustion at essex acupuncture

Warming points through Moxibustion is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It utilises a substance called Moxa, which is made from the aged leaves of a herb called mugwort. Like the sun, moxa produces a comforting dry heat helping to eliminate dampness and cold in the body, alleviating Aches and Pains and supporting Aging Joints.

Pain Relief

pain-relief

If you are one of those people who has exhausted the chemical pills and potions of Western Medicine, then Acupuncture could be for you.
There are many patients who have been sent home to grin and bear it and, after many months of putting up with discomfort, the discovery of natural pain relief in the form of an acupuncture treatment can be the most wonderful experience.

Battlefield

battlefield-acupuncture

Originally developed to treat pain in US Air Force pilots who were unable to take medication while flying, this ear acupuncture technique has proved so effective in the relief of pain that many soldiers across the american forces have been trained so they can treat each other on the battlefield.

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