The incidence of insomnia is quite high in the western world, with some sources citing up to 40 % of the population being affected at some point in their lives. Some ... Read More
Acupuncture for Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is very common and the nausea can affect up to 80% of women. After 13-14 weeks, the nausea and vomiting usually subsides but it can go on into the 2nd ... Read More
Acupuncture for Tinnitus
Tinnitus or ringing in the ears affects millions of people and there is little that western medicine can offer to help. The type of ringing can vary between individuals, ... Read More
Acupuncture for Breech Baby
Researchers suggest that approximately 25% of babies are in breech position at 28 weeks. There are some risks associated with breech presentation birth including a ... Read More
Acupuncture Proven to Help For Weight Loss
Acupuncture for weight loss has often been questioned as to whether it is scientifically valid even though millions have had benefit from the effects of acupuncture for ... Read More
What is Moxibustion?
Moxibustion literally means “burning of mugwort”. Mugwort (Artemesia Vulgaris) is an herb that grows throughout the world and has been used for medicinal purposes in a ... Read More
What is Cupping?
Cupping is a technique used by acupuncture physicians where a glass cup is heated inside and then quickly placed on the skin. As the air inside the cup cools, a vacuum is ... Read More
What is Gua Sha?
Gua Sha literally means to scrape away fever. It is a technique used by acupuncture physicians where an object like a coin is used to scrape the skin. It can be used with ... Read More
What is Electro-Acupuncture?
Electricity has been used for healing for a very long time. In fact it was first recorded in Egypt in 2750BC when a species of electric fish, known as Nile catfish, were ... Read More
Acupuncture for Ulcerative Colitis
This is a disease where the large intestine becomes ulcerated and inflamed leading to diarrhea often with bleeding and even pus. It is more common in people aged between ... Read More