January 29th, 2011 | Posted in Emotions+Stress
OMEGA-3 AND DEPRESSION. IS DEPRESSION INFLAMMATION? An inflammation theory of depression may begin to explain a number of puzzling observations about this disease that most contemporary theories—entirely focused on neurotransmitters—have been dutifully ignoring. Nancy had symptoms of sadness and hopelessness, lack of energy, fatigue, impaired concentration, no appetite and even weight loss. All, her family…..
Read MoreJune 29th, 2012 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
Understanding the importance of digestion in Chinese thinking Posted on May 30, 2012 in Acupuncture Council of  Ireland:  Stress Articles/Blogs Within minutes of being born we are fed. Adequate nourishment every day means we grow, we walk, talk, run, we learn, we fight infections and in essence live life because we have the energy to…..
Read MoreAugust 29th, 2010 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
Many eating disorders and indigestion, constipation and diarrhoea involve the activity of the Spleen/Pancreas The spleen is a fist sized organ located in the upper-left portion of the abdomen between the stomach and the diaphragm. The principle functions of the spleen have nothing to do with digestion (whereas the pancreas has quite a bit to…..
Read MoreSeptember 5th, 2014 | Posted in Female Problems
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can increase the chances of becoming pregnant. It is important to realise acupuncture can be of benefit to males to enhance fertility as it can help improve the quality and motility of the sperm. Acupuncture and Natural Conception If you are attempting to become pregnant through natural means, acupuncture…..
Read MoreAugust 13th, 2010 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports
Fibromyalgia What it is Imagine aching all over your body and having muscles that are too sore to be touched, or waking up after 12 hours sleep still feeling exhausted with a cloudy head and irritable bowels. This is the reality of people who have fibromyalgia. Because of its wide range of symptoms, it…..
Read MoreAugust 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Emotions+Stress
In Chinese Medical theory the lungs control respiration, dominate the qi, skin, and hair and are impacted by grief. Often times when we are making changes in our lives either through moving house or living area or ending a relationship, the lung can be weakened, especially if the change is sudden or there is resistance.…..
Read MoreOctober 23rd, 2013 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports, 3 Various Specific Problems
‘Common’ Type headaches which can benefit from acupuncture include— Tension headache Chronic Daily Headache, (Analgesic Rebound) which fluctuates throughout the day. It can be the result of over-use of pain-killers—a vicious cycle of taking pain-killers to get rid of a headache that is itself caused by taking medication. Withdrawal may result in worsening headaches,…..
Read MoreJuly 8th, 2013 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
Acupuncture can Reduce High Blood Pressure. High blood pressure is a common ailment for many people and is increasing due to the pressure of today’s society and the way we eat. The following study article will help explain to anyone suffering from high blood pressure how and why acupuncture can really help to lower blood…..
Read MoreFebruary 10th, 2015 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports
HIP PAIN RESEARCH (© JCM Ltd) EAR ACUPUNCTURE & HIP PAIN A study which compared auricular press needles inserted at specific points for hip pain (hip joint, lung, Shenmen, thalamus) with similar needles inserted in auricular non-points, in 61 patients one day before and for three days after total hip arthroplasty surgery, found that the…..
Read MoreJanuary 26th, 2011 | Posted in 1 How Acupuncture Works.
Acupuncture  has become increasingly recognised and is most known for it’s treatment of pain. It is also used in the acupuncture clinic for many treatments other than pain where it is equally successful. How Does Acupuncture Work? Numerous scientific studies have shown that acupuncture can alleviate muscle pain better than drugs and other conventional treatments.…..
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