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Acupuncture and depression: ‘Gate of Hope’

Posted on July 25, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

The acupuncture point Qimen, translated as ‘Gate of Hope’, is an example of an acupuncture point that may be especially useful for people with depression. However, depression – a state of persistent and severe low mood – is associated with … Continue reading →

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Numb hands or feet – successful treatment with acupuncture

Posted on July 9, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

If you suffer from a lack of feeling in the hands or feet, like a numbness, you will know how unpleasant and disabling it can be. Although Chinese medicine and acupuncture does not always help these symptoms, I have recently … Continue reading →

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Treating the root of your problem

Posted on June 21, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

If you are someone with several different health problems, acupuncture and Chinese medicine is especially useful. Your Western medicine doctor is likely to treat each of these separately, which can bring benefits but can also lead to a complicated list … Continue reading →

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Dizziness – like being blown about by the wind

Posted on January 27, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

Dizziness and vertigo are common problems, and ones that Western medicine may find difficult to explain and treat. You may have a background feeling of slight unsteadiness, or sudden waves of dizziness when you feel you may fall, or episodes … Continue reading →

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New Year Resolutions: yangshen, the Chinese tradition of nourishing life.

Posted on January 2, 2017 by charlottepaterson2013

Let’s face it, New Year resolutions about healthy living can be a bit predictable: ‘go to the gym every day’, ‘go back to Weight Watchers’, ‘relax more by meditating’. This is not surprising given that government, doctors and nurses generally … Continue reading →

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