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‘Couch Potato Culture’ Causes a Generation in Pain
‘Couch Potato Culture’ Causes a Generation in Pain – A new study shows Britain is risking a back pain epidemic caused by unhealthy habits and sedentary lifestyles. The findings from a study by the British Acupuncture Council to mark ‘Acupuncture Awareness Week’ (3rd-10th March 2014) show that almost 80 per cent of people suffer with back […]
Independent quality mark for the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
From today, patients and the public will be able to choose an acupuncturist belonging to a register vetted and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. The BAcC’s members have been accredited under a new scheme set up by the Department of Health and administered by an independent body which is […]
Cate Blanchett and acupuncture
Cate Blanchett uses acupuncture as part of her beauty regime. Cate was recently interviewed by Easy Living Magazine where she said “I’m really not a ‘facial’ kind of girl. I get nervous about people prodding and poking my skin unnecessarily, so I tend to have massages and acupuncture instead. Feeling relaxed and healthy is a big […]
Treatments
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Acupuncture
Originated in China, over 3,000 years ago, acupuncture is thought to be one of the oldest forms of medicine. Traditionally Chinese believe that energy flows through the body via specific channels, and when these became blocked illiness or pain would occur. Acupuncture was used to promote, maintain and restore good health by promoting the flow […]
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Auricular Acupuncture
With auricular acupuncture, the ear is regarded as a micro system of the body. With up to 200 acupoints corresponding to a particular area of anatomy it can be is used for a variety of conditions including stress, anxiety and chronic conditions. Auricular acupuncture can be used alone or in conjunction with body acupuncture.
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Cupping
Cupping is a technique utilised within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). A vacuum is created inside a glass cup before being placed on the skin, so that the cup sticks to the skin. This draws blood to the area, and is useful for pain, stiffness and congestion. After treatment, it will leave bruise like marks on […]
