Category Archives: mind body spirit

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 →

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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 →

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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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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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Acupuncture for grief, bereavement and loss

Posted on December 9, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

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 →

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