Tag Archives: Acupuncture

Happy Chinese New Year: Year of the Wood Horse

So what does Chinese tradition say that this means for us? The Wood Horse is said to be an auspicious year with a strong convergence of yang energy -the charismatic Horse and the Wood element. This is a big shift from the last 2 years of Water energy. In five element theory Water is theContinue reading “Happy Chinese New Year: Year of the Wood Horse”

Acupuncture Christmas Gift Vouchers: A gift of revitalisation and well-being

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”

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”

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”

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!”

Happy Chinese new year!

This is the year of the Water Snake. Whereas last year was the year of the dragon, this year will be quieter and calmer. The snake is said to be the yin to the dragon’s yang. Snakes are wise, logical, intuitive, introspective, collected and steadfast. Snakes can be rattled easily by sudden stresses. It isContinue reading “Happy Chinese new year!”

Christmas Gift Vouchers

Don’t know what to buy your loved ones for Christmas this year? You could start them on the journey to better health and wellbeing with a gift voucher for acupuncture treatment at The People’s Acupuncture Project A voucher for 1 treatment costs just £15 Please contact us to purchase a gift voucher or to findContinue reading “Christmas Gift Vouchers”