Category Archives: lung and sinus problems

Strengthening our lungs: self-help and acupuncture

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

Autumn – the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness – is also the time when our lungs need our help the most. Maybe you have a tendency for colds to go onto your chest, or have asthma or other chronic … Continue reading →

Posted in diet, lung and sinus problems, Qi Gong and Tai Chi, self-help | Tagged , ,

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

Posted on November 5, 2017 by

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 , , , , , ,

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

Posted on September 16, 2017 by

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 , , ,

Treating the root of your problem

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Five element acupuncture, lung and sinus problems, mental health, mind body spirit | Tagged , , , , , , ,

Acupuncture for grief, bereavement and loss

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

Grief is a natural reaction to a major loss or bereavement, and less extreme feelings of grief, yearning, or regret accompany the loss of valued possessions or lost opportunities and dreams. Grief may also lead to physical symptoms such as … Continue reading →

Posted in emotion, lung and sinus problems, mental health, mind body spirit | Tagged , , ,