Imagine a philosophy with the central tenet of the importance of doing nothing. It sounds very different to most belief systems. Capitalism requires economic activity; Socialism strives for greater egalitarianism; and Islam has the Five Pillars. With Daoism, the concept of Wu Wei (“effortless doing”) is integral. Or as Daoist philosopher, Lao Tsu,… Continue reading →

The term “acupuncturist” is not at present legally protected in the same way that “osteopath”, “solicitor”, or “dietitian” is. There are historic reasons for this, which include the number of regulatory bodies for the profession that once proliferated. Unfortunately, the result of this is that anybody could put a sign up in a shop window… Continue reading →

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This Qi Gong posture comes from a form called the Shaolin Neigong, which was developed by monks in China at around 65 A.D. It was originally developed as part of a fighting technique, but it was subsequently realised that such postures brought internal health to particular organs and systems in the body. Many of these… Continue reading →

This Qi Gong posture comes from a form called the Shaolin Neigong, which was developed by monks in China at around 65 A.D. It was originally developed as part of a fighting technique, but it was subsequently realised that such postures brought internal health to particular organs and systems in the body. Many of these… Continue reading →

This is a form of Qi Gong that serves to protect us against any hostile energy, whether it be a physical threat, emotional, colds and viruses, or any negative influence. In ancient China, it was used by practitioners entering areas with epidemics.

The more you are able to visualise as you carry this out, the… Continue reading →

This five elements are used, in both Chinese culture and philosophy and in Chinese medicine specifically, to describe all aspects of natural phenomena. Each element refers to certain aspects of nature and existence. The five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.

WOOD

Wood relates to Spring and has an outward momentum. The colour… Continue reading →

There are many reasons why a medical induction may be recommended. These include when a pregnancy has gone post-term, if there is premature rupture of the membranes, various health factors affecting the mother, and if the uterine environment is no longer considered healthy.

Medical induction usually involves the administration of synthetic prostaglandin to induce labour… Continue reading →