My winter newsletter will be sent out in the next couple of weeks with lots of information and bits of news. There will also be details of a special offer for the festive season where, if you book a massage or acupuncture treatment as a gift for somebody, you can have a half-price treatment yourself.… Continue reading →

Two Israeli authors have carried out a comprehensive review of the evidence into cupping as a treatment for musculoskeletal pain. In their 2015 article in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, they traced the history of cupping, summarised clinical studies, and examined the way in which it works mechanically and physiologically.

Based upon the… Continue reading →

A series of studies carried out in Europe on adverse events associated with acupuncture have reported no fatalities in over three million treatments.

Many acupuncture treatments in this country and the rest of Europe are carried out for musculo-skeletal pain. We can compare the safety of acupuncture for these health problems with the use of… Continue reading →

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy has expressed his views about how acupuncture therapy has helped him in his career:

“Over the years, acupuncture and deep tissue massage have formed an integral part of my physical therapy routine. I have found it incredibly effective for both injury treatment and prevention.”

Fibromyalgia is an illness that involves chronic pain in specific areas or all over the body with no identifiable organic cause. Relatively little is known about the causes of fibromyalgia. Current research suggests that it may be a disorder of central processing with pain being experienced due to abnormal sensory processing in the central nervous… Continue reading →

Erectile dysfunction is estimated to affect over 40% of men at some stage. It will commonly involve depression, lack of self-confidence, and feelings of inadequacy. It can affect personal relationships and also work life. Social taboos may stop men from seeking help.

Traditional Chinese medicine may look at issues at issues such as ongoing illness,… Continue reading →

In recent years, increasing numbers of people have turned to electronic cigarettes in light of the established health risks associated with smoking. However, it would be fair to say that the jury is still out on the long-term benefits of switching to e-cigarettes.

A study published in Science News (12 February, 2016) explored some of… Continue reading →

A patient recently drew my attention to an article they had read in their newspaper. They actually brought the cutting from The Mirror with them to their next appointment. It was a short article about the benefits of acupuncture, yoga, t’ai chi, and massage.

It quoted the National Institute of Health in Washington DC and… Continue reading →

Here are some tips for men who are looking to boost their fertility:

1. Refrain from smoking and any recreational drugs

2. High intake of good quality fish, chicken, vegetables, and fruit improves sperm morphology. High fat and salt intake depletes sperm count and concentration

3. Optimise weight to a BMI (body mass index) of between 20 and… Continue reading →

I have a couple of free slots this coming Sunday (4th September) at the Greenwich Natural Health Centre. If you would like a discounted massage or acupuncture treatment, then get in touch. First come, first served!