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Acupuncture reduces IVF anxiety

September 4, 2012 Lorna Withers

Acupuncture can reduce anxiety symptoms in women undergoing IVF, according to a team of Brazilian researchers. Forty-three women undergoing IVF were randomly allocated to two groups: a test group who received verum acupuncture (at Shenmen HE-7, Neiguan P-6, Shanzhong REN-17, … [Read more...]

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Scalp electro-acupuncture for post-stroke recovery

July 14, 2012 Lorna Withers

Stroke patients who undergo scalp electro-acupuncture show better functional improvement than those who receive placebo electro-stimulation, say researchers from Brazil. Sixty-two subjects who were at least 18 months post-diagnosis of ischaemic stroke were randomised to receive … [Read more...]

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Systematic review suggests acupuncture and Chinese herbs work for weight loss

July 12, 2012 Lorna Withers

A systematic review examining the effects of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment on obesity has found them to be more effective than placebo or lifestyle modification in reducing body weight. The authors analysed the pooled results from 96 RCTs: 49 trials of CHM, 44 … [Read more...]

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Meta-analysis of sham-controlled studies reveals no benefit for acupuncture in IBS

July 11, 2012 Lorna Withers

A meta-analysis of the results from RCTs of acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has found no benefit of acupuncture on IBS symptom severity or IBS-related quality of life compared to sham acupuncture controls. The American authors based their systematic review and … [Read more...]

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Moxibustion can turn a Breech Baby in the Womb

July 9, 2012 Lorna Withers

Moxibustion is a technique of traditional Chinese medicine that uses a burning herb (with or without needling) to activate acupuncture points and stimulate the flow of qi to heal and improve general health. The heat produced by this procedure can increase blood circulation in … [Read more...]

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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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