
Why now?
The gap between Christmas and New Year is, for me at least, a breathing space. It's the first time in ages that I get a few days to take...


Coughs and colds ahoy ...
Autumn is the season of the Lungs and the Large Intestine . At this time of year, the Lungs in particular are vulnerable to attack, and...


The mystery of wellbeing
Time and again you'll hear the word 'wellbeing' from acupuncturists and other complementary therapists. Yes, we can address your...


Spring greenery
Now that winter's gone, a hearty diet is definitely no longer the thing. Spring is the time to concentrate on the liver, which you can...


What is Qi?
I have to admit that sometimes I cringe when I hear myself use the word 'energy' when I'm talking about acupuncture. Being not the least...


Acupuncture mythbusting #1
Acupuncture is my job and I love it. But because I work with it, read about it and discuss it every day, it's easy to fall into the trap...


IBS: Anita's story
'I've become so used to being like this that I just think it's normal' was what Anita said to me during her first consultation, referring...


Acupuncture and IBS
It’s IBS Awareness Month, so it seems like the perfect time to have a look at what acupuncture can do for sufferers. Irritable Bowel...


Spring - bye bye Water, hello Wood
It's spring. Hooray! Gone are those quiet, still days of winter where we were all hunkered down wearing big jumpers with the curtains...


Pollen Countdown
Hay fever might not be quite at the forefront of people's minds at the moment, but if you do suffer, it's not too late to start preparing...