With over 4 million Acupuncture sessions per year in the UK, it’s a widely used system of medicine. A lot of people I speak to want to know a little more… The top 5 questions I’m asked: 1. Does it hurt? Patients do feel a sensation, but
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Moxa – a key part of acupuncture. In fact the word “acupuncture” means needles and moxibustion. Therapeutic use of heat has been used for many years, in many different ways, so here’s a quick guide to how acupuncturists use heat in the treatment room. Moxi-what? Moxa is
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So, you’re interested in having acupuncture. Great! Now the tough bit – how do you go about choosing an acupuncturist? Top tips: Make sure they’re regulated. Sadly (and to my utter frustration) acupuncture isn’t regulated in the UK. However, don’t worry. The British Acupuncture Council is the
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Water. L’eau. Agua. H2O. Want better health? Then drink it! Why? Drinking water is the single most important thing you can do for your health, according to Five Element Acupuncture. Why? It keeps your organs (kidneys, liver, heart, brain, stomach etc) hydrated. We all know this, and
Read more →Water. L’eau. Agua. H2O. Want better health? Then drink it! (love a misleading headline for a blog… did you fall for it?) Why? Drinking water is the single most important thing you can do for your health, according to Five Element Acupuncture. Why? It keeps your organs
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