Author Archives: charlottepaterson2013

Acupuncture for people with headaches

Posted on July 19, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

Maybe you suffer from migraines – vicious sick headaches that send you to bed for the day; or severe tension headaches – a gripping pounding pain round your head that can last all day; or  dull daily headaches- spoilers that … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture Summer Offer!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

Summer is the season of expansive energy, joy and preparation for a fruitful harvest. It is in this spirit that I am making a special offer to encourage new patients to experience the benefits of acupuncture. THREE ACUPUNCTURE SESSIONS FOR … Continue reading →

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Exercise your body and mind to keep your Qi flowing.

Posted on July 13, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

How much exercise should I do? Do you want to keep healthy but feel confused by all the different advice that doctors give you? Chinese medical advice is based on three principles: ‘moderation in all things’, ‘we are all different’ … Continue reading →

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Healthy eating: scientific evidence supports Chinese medicine recommendations

Posted on April 26, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

Chinese medicine advice on healthy eating, handed down over thousands of years, is now being supported by the latest scientific research. Take the research into the ‘microbiome’, for example. The term microbiome is used to describe the 100 trillion microbes … Continue reading →

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Loss of smell and taste- a Chinese medicine perspective

Posted on April 7, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

Losing the sense of smell and/or taste is much worse than it sounds. The two senses are connected and usually, but not always, both are affected together. Acupuncture can be helpful for both. Some people lose their sense of smell … Continue reading →

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