In Traditional Chinese Medicine, damp is one of the body's biggest enemies. It is an obstruction which interferes with the body's natural flow of Qi, blood and fluids so we may fall victim to all sorts of minor ailments. But, combined with stress, damp it can become a … [Read more...]
Acupuncture can improve tinnitus
An Iranian study suggests that acupuncture can improve tinnitus. Fifty-four patients who suffered from tinnitus, but did not show any structural ear abnormalities, were allocated to recieve either verum or placebo acupuncture … [Read more...]
Lorna Withers Registered BAcC Acupuncturist Can Display Independent Quality Mark
Since 15 February 2013, acupuncturists like Lorna Withers who are registered members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) have been able to display the Accredited Voluntary Register quality mark, a sign that they meet the Professional Standards Authority's robust … [Read more...]
Endometriosis Week March 2013 – How Acupuncture Can Help
It's Endometriosis Awareness Week and Essex Acupuncture would like to highlight this distressing condition which affects around 1.5 million women in the UK, month after month. Heavy bleeding, pain during sex and as a daily occurrence, along with reduced fertility can lead to … [Read more...]
Trigger Point Acupuncture
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...]