Stuck thinking about what present to get your friends and loved ones at Christmas? Bored of what the shops have to offer? How about a gift that will help someone feel relaxed and revitalised after all the busyness of Christmas? Or helping someone you know start the New Year on the road to better health?Continue reading “Acupuncture Christmas Gift Vouchers: A gift of revitalisation and well-being”
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Inspiration for Autumn
This morning the presence of autumn was palpable, the mist in the air, the damp smell, and the slight feeling of heartbreak that brings me. For many including me, autumn brings a sense of melancholy, a feeling of loss; having to say goodbye to the warmth and joy of summer. Autumn is a time ofContinue reading “Inspiration for Autumn”
Knocking Migraines on the Head
Migraine awareness week was marked this month and we were reminded of how widespread and debilitating this condition is. Migraines affect 1 in 7 people, that’s over eight million people in the United Kingdom alone, making it more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined. Research has shown that acupuncture can be very beneficial inContinue reading “Knocking Migraines on the Head”
Inspiration for summer
In Chinese medicine our energy changes with the seasons. The ‘Fire’ energy of summer is associated with joy and our extrovert qualities are at their peak. Here’s how to let your Fire energy thrive while looking after yourself: Be Active: This is our most energetic time so get outside, play with the kids, swim inContinue reading “Inspiration for summer”
Acupuncture Outperforms Migraine Drug
A recent study has found that acupuncture performs better than valproic acid in the prevention of migraine pain. Valproic acid is often prescribed as a migraine preventative. The study, by the Department of Neuroscience at The University of Padova, Italy, showed that patients given acupuncture experienced lower pain intensity and needed to use less painkillers (Rizatriptan) atContinue reading “Acupuncture Outperforms Migraine Drug”
How does acupuncture help fertility?
It is not commonly know that acupuncture is an effective treatment for increasing fertility and regulating menstruation. Women often ask us about how acupuncture could help them to get pregnant. So here is a brief overview of how acupuncture benefits fertility in women. Acupuncture: • regulates fertility hormones • increases blood flow to the ovaries and to the uterus, improvesContinue reading “How does acupuncture help fertility?”
Acupuncture for hay fever: Enjoy your summer!
So summer is truly here, but while many people are enjoying themselves in the outdoors, for 20% of our population it not such an enjoyable season. For those that suffer with hay fever this can be a miserable time of year. But sufferers should know that this need not be the case. Acupuncture can both relieve theContinue reading “Acupuncture for hay fever: Enjoy your summer!”
ACUPUNCTURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES
Acupuncture is a relatively uncommon treatment approach for diabetic patients here in the UK, however in modern China it is very much part of the mainstream. Acupuncture puts the emphasis on treating diabetes with an integrated care of body, the removal of symptoms and prevention of complications. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises that acupunctureContinue reading “ACUPUNCTURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES”
Acupressure workshop for natural and effective labour pain relief
Date: Weds 15th May, 6.30pm – 8pm Venue: Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David’s Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG Cost: £20 per couple A small group workshop for expectant mothers and their birthing partners to learn a selection of acupressure points useful in labour. The birthing partner will discover how they can be of great useContinue reading “Acupressure workshop for natural and effective labour pain relief”
A day of free events on Wed 27 Feb, to celebrate Acupuncture Awareness Week!
The People’s Acupuncture Project a little revolution in Exeter: affordable community acupuncture
Affordable Acupuncture in Exeter 