Category Archives: Wind

Acupuncture for shingles and post- herpetic neuralgia

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

Shingles is an extremely painful rash and ‘flu like illness, caused by the chickenpox virus (more details here).  It is due to a re-activation of a previous infection. Most people who have shingles seek advice and treatment from their GP … Continue reading →

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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 , , ,

Dizziness – like being blown about by the wind

Posted on January 27, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Dizziness, self-help, Wind