“How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterwards” (Spanish proverb)

It’s all too easy in our hectic lives to forget the importance of taking time out for ourselves.  So much of modern health advice concentrates on the importance of exercise and movement, but th...

How to sleep better

We spend a third of our lives asleep, and sleep is as essential to our health as a balanced diet and exercise.  During sleep our bodies undergo essential cell repair, and this can help improve our im...

Acupuncture and Insomnia

We all suffer from the occasional restless night, but if a broken sleeping pattern persists, it’s time to seek help.  Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or ...

Acupuncture and Menopause

In the UK, the average age for a woman to experience menopause is 51. The menopause is defined as 24 months without a period in a woman under 50, and 12 months without a period in the over 50s. Howe...