This is a special year for York Traditional Acupuncture: it’s our tenth anniversary! I founded York Traditional Acupuncture back in 2011, after several years working in Australia, Slovenia, and on board a cruise ship in the Caribbean. I love York, having previously...
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As the pandemic continues, more reports are emerging of a new phenomenon – the so-called ‘long Covid’. From an alternative health perspective this isn’t a new phenomenon at all. It’s another manifestation of something I see many patients with already in my acupuncture...
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While we progress through the second national lockdown, I am pleased and relieved at being able to keep my clinic open and continue working with patients. As a healthcare provider I give acupuncture treatments for a wide range of medical issues. These include chronic...
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It’s been just over two months since I reopened the acupuncture clinic after the restrictions eased, and it has been fantastic to see my wonderful clients again! So many people have been suffering during lockdown. Coronavirus may have hit but that didn’t mean every...
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The Covid-19 outbreak has certainly made people aware of the importance of good hygiene for disease prevention. I want to take this opportunity to reassure you and all my clients about the high standards of hygiene and care in my clinic – high standards that have been...
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The usual winter flu season is being made much worse this year with the dramatic spread of Coronavirus. Here in the UK, Government advice is focusing on regular handwashing, using alcohol hand sanitisers, avoiding physical contact, and self-isolating if you have been...
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Reading through this blog, you could be forgiven for thinking that acupuncture is a ‘cure all’! While it is proven to be effective for a vast range of conditions, there are certain problems acupuncture can’t help with, and we must turn to Western medicine instead. The...
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New Year resolutions gone already? Acupuncture can help! The New Year is a popular time for setting fresh resolutions and goals, especially around health and well-being. But how long do they really last? And what can you do to make them stick? This is where...
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Is the cold damp weather making your joints ache? Does your arthritis flare up at this time of year? It is not unusual for joint aches and pains to feel worse in winter. Many patients say their symptoms improve when they go on holiday somewhere warm and sunny. ...
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From time to time I suggest to clients that they give up alcohol to improve their health - a suggestion that is rarely well received! The expressions of shock and horror I get from people are incredible! “But how will I sleep at night without having a drink?” “I need...
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