Author Archives: charlottepaterson2013

Acupuncture in pregnancy

Posted on December 23, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time, full of energy and joy, but sometimes problems threaten to spoil the full enjoyment of the event. Maybe everyone else is celebrating your pregnancy but morning sickness is making you feel like death warmed … Continue reading →

Posted in Digestive and bowel problems, mind body spirit, pregnancy, Women's health | Tagged Blood, induction of labour, morning sickness | Comments Off

Relieving facial pain, sinusitis, tension and so much more : the acupuncture point ‘Hegu’

Posted on November 5, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

Each acupuncture point has a whole range of different effects. This is one reason why acupuncture can treat a number of conditions at once and can be personalised to each individual. So it is not a question of choosing one … Continue reading →

Posted in acupuncture points, Five element acupuncture, lung and sinus problems, mind body spirit, stress | Tagged authentic self, autumn, constitution, facial pain, individualised treatment, Metal element, moving Qi | Comments Off

Treating fibromyalgia with acupuncture to circulate your Qi

Posted on October 11, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

Pains all over your body, extreme tiredness, difficulty with concentration and sleep – this combination of symptoms is often due to a condition called fibromyalgia. If you are someone who suffers from fibromyalgia you may have found that Western medical … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Cold, Damp, Exhaustion, joint and muscle pain, moxa, sleeping problem | Tagged Blood, energy, fibromyalgia, keep Qi flowing | Comments Off

Avoid coughs, colds and virus infections – strengthen your Wei Qi!

Posted on September 16, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

Don’t you just hate getting a bad cough, cold or ‘flu – like illness …. it is always so much worse than we imagine! And if we get them frequently it can make us really unwell and unable to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medical classics, Cold, Damp, immune system, lung and sinus problems, Wind | Tagged immune system, keeping healthy, virus infections, Wei Qi | Comments Off

Keeping our energy levels up

Posted on August 7, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

Have you ever wondered why some people have more life energy than others? Why some people can go, go, go all day their whole lives and others struggle to make it day to day? The following explanation, based on the theories … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medical classics, energy, Exhaustion, Qi Gong and Tai Chi, self-help | Tagged constitution, eating habits, energy, keeping healthy, natural world, relationships | Comments Off