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The evidence base for Acupuncture
March 06th, 2019
The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has welcomed a recent study published in the British Medical Journal showing acupuncture is effective in menopause. BAcC Head of Research Mark Bovey said: “It builds on […]
Spring! The season of the Wood Element in Chinese Medicine
March 04th, 2019
I often think how much more appropriate it would feel to have New Year’s Day on the 1st of March, when it feels as though the world is waking up again […]
Nicky’s Valentine Surprise!
February 12th, 2019
This month is a chocolate torte with Valentine’s day in mind. The Aztec emperor Montezuma was said to consume the bean in copious amounts to fuel his romantic trysts and chocolate has since […]
Time to Talk Day 2019
February 07th, 2019
Time to Talk day on 7th February aims to bring about conversations to end the stigma attached to mental health and to encourage conversations around mental health. 1 in 4 of […]
It’s time to talk, so who’s listening?
February 07th, 2019
We are all more aware of the need to take care of our mental wellbeing as well as our physical health. Expressing how you feel and sharing with others that you find […]
Victoria Lily’s oil for February – Citronella
February 06th, 2019
Many of you may have used citronella oil when you are camping as an insect repellent. It has a powerful lemony scent which can be quite stimulating and uplifting. As a […]
Why choose acupuncture?
February 05th, 2019
Acupuncture works to help maintain your body’s equilibrium. It involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body to regulate the flow of ‘qi’, your body’s vital energy. […]
Winter enriches the body and soul
January 14th, 2019
After the tinsel and glitter of the festive season, January often hits people hard. Stark landscapes of bare, skeletal trees and frozen earth can seem grim and forbidding. But look […]
Nicky’s recipe for January 2019 – Jamaica Stew
January 09th, 2019
After lots of rich food and drink at Christmas the liver usually benefits from a little support in the new year. Jamaica stew contains a variety of vegetables and turmeric and fresh […]