Incidence of multiple sclerosis have long been understood to increase amongst populations furthest from the equator. Indeed the rate of multiple sclerosis diagnosis in equatorial latitudes is generally accepted as zero. Significantly, people from these communities if they emigrate to other climates, particularly early in life, tend to adopt the multiple sclerosis rate of the… Continue reading →

Morning sickness occurs in more than half of all pregnancies. This name that is given to describe the associated nausea and vomiting is itself misleading, as these symptoms usually last all day. The severity of morning sickness varies from one person to another, ranging from nausea alone to repeated vomiting several times a day. In… Continue reading →

Many people are not sure whether acupuncture can be beneficial for them. I currently offer free thirty minute consultations at some of my clinics. If you would like to find out a bit more about acupuncture and talk about any issues, please do contact me.

I think it would be fair to say that we have been experiencing some pretty extreme weather in the UK recently. Continual storms and wind and rain have proven challenging for public services and for communities.

One of the main causes of disease in traditional Chinese medicine theory is external pathogenic factors. Rather than viruses… Continue reading →

It’s the start of a new week today. Let’s try to make it a really good one for ourselves and others.

There are extensive new year celebrations in Chinatown, Trafalgar Square, and central London today. If, like me, you are going along, I hope that you have a great time.

My top health recommendation for the coming week? Try drinking one cup of nettle tea every day. This grows in abundance in our country, and perhaps for this very reason, is somewhat taken for granted. Yet, if anything deserves to be called a “superfood” (I actually hate that term), then surely this does. If it… Continue reading →

It’s Friday 31st of January 2014, and this marks the Chinese new year. Happy new year of the Horse.

May it bring you luck and good fortune.

The Chinese new year takes place this coming week on Friday 31 January. So will begin the Year of the Horse. Look out for more information about this over the coming few days. And don’t forget to check out local Chinese new year celebrations in your area.

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

Buddha

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Buddha