How to eat yourself young
Your Jing is your reservoir of fundamental energy, which you convert into wisdom over your lifetime. When you have a lot of it, you feel...
Self-help for problems in pregnancy
Everyone experiences some discomfort in pregnancy. However, just because its ‘normal’ doesn’t mean you should put up with it. There are...
What to do after giving birth ('doing the month')
In China, new mothers are encouraged to ‘do the month’. This means spending the first 30 days after giving birth doing only what baby...
Looking after yourself in pregnancy
The Mother-Child Law The Mother-Child Law in Chinese medicine says that the health of the mother determines the health of the child....
It's a Jing thing. How full is your tank?
One of the things your Acupuncturist assesses is how much Jing you have. Your Jing is your constitutional health, the tank of petrol you...
10 anatomical words that will impress your friends
At acupuncture school, we learn an awful lot of anatomy. This has two advantages: We can diagnose and treat stuff. We can use long...
The Fire at the Gate of Life (and what to do with a hot water bottle)
There is a wonderful acupuncture point in the middle of your back level with your navel, called Du-4. It is the fourth acupuncture point...
Migraines and needles: David's story
David’s migraines David (46) first came to see me in July last year. He had been suffering with tension headaches since his teens, which...
