Why New Year Resolutions Fail — And What Chinese Medicine Can Teach Us About Sustainable Change Every January, motivation is high. Gym memberships soar, diets begin, routines are rewritten — yet by February, most resolutions quietly fade. This isn’t a failure of...
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Life is full of transitions, some welcome, others unexpected and overwhelming. Whether you're navigating grief, burnout, a relationship breakdown, or a major career shift, the emotional and physical toll can be immense. These pivotal moments often affect more than...
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Acupuncture has been practised for over 2,000 years, yet its integration into modern healthcare systems has only gained ground in recent decades. While Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) attributes acupuncture’s effects to the flow of Qi (energy) along meridians,...
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What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? PLEASE NOTE: York Traditional Acupuncture does not offer Cosmetic/Facial Acupuncture treatments. This blog is for educational purposes only. Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial acupuncture, is a specialised form of acupuncture...
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Acupuncture for Perimenopause and Menopause: A Natural Solution for Women’s Health As women navigate the transition into perimenopause and menopause, they often encounter a host of challenging symptoms. From hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and fatigue,...
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Mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and chronic stress, are increasingly common in today’s world. While therapy and medication remain the cornerstones of treatment, acupuncture offers a complementary, natural...
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Did you know that heart disease is the biggest killer of women, worldwide? Heart attacks are often thought of as a men’s health issue but coronary heart disease is just as much a concern for women, especially after the menopause. Heart disease covers lots of different...
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Do you know what it’s like to forget a word just as you are about to say it? Or walk into a room and have no idea why you went in there? Little memory lapses like this are common and not normally anything to worry about. Unfortunately, I see many clients who are...
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Booking an appointment with your doctor is so much harder these days. Online booking systems that are hard to navigate, long queues on the phone lines – the frustration is real. And when you do get through, your appointment may be weeks away. The Covid lockdowns...
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Digestive issues like bloating, wind, pain, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are some of the most common conditions I see in my clinic. Research shows that around 1 in 5 adults in the UK has IBS, although the true number is likely to be much higher because not...
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