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Why Acupuncture?
Why Acupuncture? Many people have heard of acupuncture, but few know what it is good for treating or how it works. The idea of needles can seem off-putting and unhelpful Chinese terminology can make the whole thing sound mysterious or suspect. This is why, as an acupuncturist, a lot of my work involves demystifying acupuncture…
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How Acupuncture Works
Given that there seem to be a lot of preconceptions Chinese Medicine, I thought I would write about how acupuncture works and, hopefully, dispel some myths. Firstly, acupuncture works according to a proven, scientific basis. It is a physiological medicine that works to increase blood flow in the body thereby initiating a natural healing response.…
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Chinese Medicine Comes to Colne Engaine
The following post is an article I wrote for the July/August 2013 Edition of the Colne Engaine Parish Magazine: Chinese Medicine Comes to Colne Engaine After spending the winter in Scotland, I’m very pleased to have returned to Colne Engaine, the village in which I grew up, and to be re-opening the doors to my…
