Category Archives: self-help

Loss of smell and taste- a Chinese medicine perspective

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

Posted in Damp, Five element acupuncture, self-help | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Loss of smell and taste- a Chinese medicine perspective

I just can’t summon up any energy: where has my Qi gone?

Qi (pronounced Chee) is a Chinese word that is usually translated as energy. Qi is the body’s motivating energy. Qi enlivens the body and mind. It is the energy and information that maintains each of us as a unique and … Continue reading

Posted in Digestive and bowel problems, emotion, Exhaustion, mind body spirit, self-help, Yin and Yang | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on I just can’t summon up any energy: where has my Qi gone?

Can acupuncture help with incontinence and other urinary problems?

Problems with weeing are difficult to talk about! When passing water/urine is painful and frequent, it is usually called cystitis, but when it is too slow, too urgent, or just not fully under your control it is more difficult to … Continue reading

Posted in diet, Five element acupuncture, Women's health | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Can acupuncture help with incontinence and other urinary problems?

Understanding the causes of our ill health

When we are unwell, most of us want to know why. Why me? Why now? Very often there are a number of factors that have come together to cause the health problem. Usually, these include both physical and emotional reasons. … Continue reading

Posted in emotion, mind body spirit, self-help, skin problems | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Understanding the causes of our ill health

Boosting our immune system with Moxa

In the season of coughs and colds and nasty virus infections, we can use the herb moxa to keep us well. I say ‘we’ because I use moxa alongside acupuncture in the clinic, but also give it to my patients … Continue reading

Posted in moxa, self-help | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Boosting our immune system with Moxa