Acupuncture and Mental Health
The chances are you, or someone close to you, has been affected by a mental health issue. Whether it’s low mood, depression, anxiety, or a behavioural problem, according to the Mental Health Foundation 1 in 6 of us will have experienced a problem with our mental health within the past week. Stress is a major cause of depression and anxiety. There is only so much stress we can take before we start to struggle and experience symptoms of low mood, anxiety, and other physical symptoms like headaches and digestive problems. Depression is by no means a sign of weakness; it is a clear signal you have been dealing with huge amounts of stress for too long, and your body needs care and attention. Why use Acupuncture? The highly personalised approach of Traditional...
Celebrating World Acupuncture Day 2018
It’s an exciting time to be part of the global acupuncture movement. Next month sees the inaugural World Acupuncture Day conference taking place in Paris and British Acupuncturists are at the forefront of the celebrations. The conference on November 15th brings together acupuncturists, researchers, and other medical and health professionals to share knowledge and expertise of acupuncture. The Chair of the British Acupuncture Council Phil Rose-Neil will address the 1000 plus delegates to discuss how acupuncture could be a more integral part of the NHS. Many GPs and physiotherapists are trained in dry needling techniques, but these methods are limited in their use, and a fuller acceptance of TCM Acupuncture could bring far-reaching results for many more...
