Can acupuncture ease menopausal symptoms?
Menopause definition and symptoms The menopause, defined as the end of the last menstrual period, occurs at a median age of 53 years (Hardy 2005). The change in hormone levels during the perimenopause and menopause, particularly the decline in levels of oestrogen, can cause acute menopausal symptoms; for example, about 30-70% of women in Western countries will […]
Acupuncture for Sciatica
Acupuncture is a natural painkiller. There is more medical research about how and why acupuncture so successfully treats pain than any other condition. Numerous studies describe how acupuncture boosts your body’s production of natural painkillers, such as endorphins that are 200 times more potent than morphine. And many researchers agree acupuncture is just as effective […]
Autumn health tips with Worthing Acupuncturist
Autumn is truly here – the clocks have gone back and we have gained an hour. The air is fresh and cool and cosiness is a priority. Seasonal health changes for physical and mental wellness The Chinese believe that we should live according to the seasons and as you watch the leaves change colour […]
Can acupuncture help with the effects of Parkinson’s?
Can acupuncture help with the effects of Parkinson’s? Please note, this information is provided by the British Acupuncture Council for reference. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition. In the UK, around 16–18 in every 10,000 have Parkinson’s disease.(Mutch 1986) It is loss of dopamine-containing cells in the substantia nigra area of the brain that results […]
Acupuncture and osteopathy in Worthing
Acupuncture and Osteopathy in Worthing As an adjunct to the Osteopathic techniques, some of our osteopaths at BOP also use dry-needling or modern acupuncture as part of their treatments. This approach can give great results, especially in reducing muscular spasm and tension and by addressing the ‘trigger points’ (hypersensitive, knotted, tight points) in the muscle. Many patients […]
