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Try Something Different to Stop Smoking

Jan 2, 2014 | Acupuncture for smoking, Acupuncture in York, Medical Acupuncture vs Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture

Try Something Different to Stop Smoking Smoking cigarettes is a harmful habit, but it is also extremely difficult to quit. Nicotine is the main addictive ingredient in cigarettes, and it keeps a tight hold on mind and body, making it almost impossible for many people...

An Alternative Option for Pain Management

Dec 26, 2013 | Acupuncture and back pain, Acupuncture for pain management, Acupuncture in York, Medical Acupuncture vs Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture

An Alternative Option for Pain Management There are many reasons why you may be suffering from chronic pain. Certain medical conditions, old injuries, or even recent injuries that haven’t fully recovered yet can all cause sufficient pain to leave you looking for pain...

Avoid Nausea and Sickness in Pregnancy with Acupuncture

Dec 17, 2013 | Acupuncture in pregnancy and labour, Acupuncture in York, Medical Acupuncture vs Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture

Avoid Nausea and Sickness in Pregnancy with Acupuncture Many women suffer from morning sickness or other forms of nausea and sickness in pregnancy. Some experience these symptoms only early on in their pregnancy, but others may have them throughout. If you’ve already...

Acupuncture as a Form of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Therapy

Dec 10, 2013 | Acupuncture for Stress, Acupuncture in York, IBS & Acupuncture, Medical Acupuncture vs Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture

Acupuncture as a Form of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Therapy Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a condition that seriously affects those who have to deal with it. Although IBS is not particularly dangerous, it is very uncomfortable and makes it more difficult to...

Acupuncturists Have Different Brains

Oct 17, 2013 | Acupuncture for Stress, Acupuncture in York

Acupuncturists Have Different Brains (we have more grey matter!!) Here’s one recent study that I’ve found very interesting! Apparently acupuncturists’ brains are different! We have more grey matter which gives us better emotional regulation. Here’s what the study has...

Stop Smoking Stoptober – The Point Of Being Nicotine Free

Oct 8, 2013 | Acupuncture for smoking

Stop Smoking Stoptober - The Point Of Being Nicotine Free This month is stop smoking month in the UK, otherwise known as Stoptober. If you're not yet convinced that you should quit smoking, or feel like you might need a little helping hand along the way, then this...

Ear Acupuncture For Pain Management

Nov 9, 2012 | Acupuncture for pain management, Acupuncture in York

Ear Acupuncture effective for pain management in York Here is another interesting abstract from the Journal of Chinese Medicine: "US authors have conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies evaluating auricular acupuncture (AA) for pain management....

Acupuncture helps smokers quit…and stay quit

Oct 29, 2012 | Acupuncture for smoking

Acupuncture helps smokers quit...and stay quit A systematic review and meta-analysis from Taiwan has found that acupuncture has a beneficial effect in helping people quit smoking. A total of 20 RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. A significant effect of...

Acupressure at Hegu L.I. 4 reduces pain and length of labour

Sep 17, 2012 | Acupuncture in pregnancy and labour

Acupressure at Hegu L.I. 4 reduces pain and length of labour A recent study carried out in Iran has found acupressure at Hegu L.I. 4 (a point found in the hand) to be effective at decreasing the pain and duration of labour. One hundred women at the beginning of the...

Acupuncture and chronic pain

May 29, 2012 | Acupuncture and back pain, Acupuncture for pain management

Acupuncture and chronic pain Acupuncture Proven to Ease Chronic Pain Acupuncture is of benefit for some types of chronic pain. An international research collaboration, involving the University of York, has shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment for chronic...