A patient recently drew my attention to an article they had read in their newspaper. They actually brought the cutting from The Mirror with them to their next appointment. It was a short article about the benefits of acupuncture, yoga, t’ai chi, and massage. It quoted the National Institute of Health in Washington DC and … Read more
Here are some tips for men who are looking to boost their fertility: Refrain from smoking and any recreational drugs High intake of good quality fish, chicken, vegetables, and fruit improves sperm morphology. High fat and salt intake depletes sperm count and concentration Optimise weight to a BMI (body mass index) of between 20 and … Read more
I have a couple of free slots this coming Sunday (4th September) at the Greenwich Natural Health Centre. If you would like a discounted massage or acupuncture treatment, then get in touch. First come, first served!
This weekend I have received a new mobile phone, and the switch over has been a little problematic, so for the next few days, I may not be immediately contactable. If you cannot get hold of me on my mobile number, rather than leave a voicemail message, it might be better to send me an … Read more
In 2014, the World Health Organisation stated that “without urgent, coordinated action… the world is headed for a post-antibiotic era, in which common infections and minor injuries which have been treatable for decades can once again kill.” What this means is that minor surgical procedures and small grazes could prove deadly. Dame Sally Davies, the … Read more
A Japanese study suggests that acupuncture changes the balance of activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain toward left-dominant activity, resulting in anxiolytic relaxation effects. Ten patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders were involved in the study. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) researchers measured oxy-haemoglobin concentrations, which reflect changes in blood flow, and therefore brain activity, in … Read more
In a randomised trial carried out in Spain, sixty-eight subjects received acupuncture or sham acupuncture (which involved needling at non-acupuncture point locations) for the treatment of shoulder impingement. The participants received four weekly sessions. The results showed significant differences between the two groups and indicate significant clinical benefits. At cessation of treatment, among the acupuncture … Read more
A Spanish study has found acupuncture to be effective for pain relief and improving quality of life in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Researchers randomly assigned 164 fibromyalgia patients a course of either individualised acupuncture treatments or else sham acupuncture. The patients received one session per week for ten weeks in addition to any continuing pharmacological … Read more
A Cochrane database review of evidence suggests that a course of acupuncture consisting of at least six treatments can be a valuable treatment option for people with frequent tension-type headache. The international author team included 12 trials with 2349 adults in an updated review. They highlighted two large trials which observed that acupuncture, when added … Read more
As well as tongue and pulse diagnosis (and of course analysis of patient’s presenting signs and symptoms), traditional Chinese medicine practitioners can use facial features to help diagnose people’s problems. This is a fascinating and often illuminating technique. Here’s a few introductory things to look for: The bridge of the nose is seen as reflecting … Read more