Author: blue-dragon-acupuncture.com
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Acupuncture and the Care of Older People
As we grow older, maintaining health is often less about treating a single illness and more about managing several aspects of health at once. Pain, reduced mobility, poor sleep, digestive difficulties, anxiety, fatigue and other chronic symptoms may occur alongside conditions requiring conventional medical treatment. For some older people, acupuncture may offer a gentle form…
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When Summer Heat Becomes Too Much: A Chinese Medicine Perspective
I’ve been finding this long, hot London summer a bit challenging ! 🥵 There is something about prolonged heat that can become quite wearing. You may feel restless or agitated, find it harder to sleep, lose your appetite, or simply feel as though you can’t quite settle. Even when you’re doing all the obvious things…
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Acupuncture for Dizziness and Vertigo
Dizziness and vertigo are common complaints, but they can be surprisingly difficult to describe. Some people feel as though the room is spinning, while others experience a sense of unsteadiness, light-headedness, or simply that they are not quite grounded. In Chinese medicine, dizziness and vertigo are not regarded as a single condition with a single…
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How Long Does Acupuncture Take to Work?
One of the first questions people often ask when considering acupuncture is: “How long will it take to work?” Unfortunately, there is no single answer. Some people notice a change after their first treatment, while for others the improvement is more gradual and becomes apparent over several weeks. How quickly acupuncture helps depends on a number…
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Acupuncture for Endometriosis: A Chinese Medicine Perspective
Endometriosis is a common condition affecting approximately one in ten women of reproductive age. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the womb, most commonly on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, bowel, or the lining of the pelvis. These growths respond to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, often…
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Chinese Pulse Diagnosis
Introduction In the vast realm of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), there exists a practice that may seem mysterious to the uninitiated but holds profound insights into the body’s inner workings – Chinese Pulse Diagnosis. This ancient diagnostic technique, developed over thousands of years, offers practitioners a unique window into a patient’s overall health and energy…
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Fatigue in Chinese Medicine: Why Am I Always Tired?
Almost everyone experiences tiredness from time to time. A late night, a demanding week at work or looking after young children can leave anyone feeling exhausted. Usually, a good night’s sleep or a quiet weekend is enough to restore our energy. For some people, however, fatigue becomes something altogether different. They wake feeling unrefreshed, struggle…
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What is Sound Meditation? 🧘♀️
Introduction Before I was a Chinese Medicine practitioner, I was a Taichi practitioner, and before I was a Taichi practitioner, I was an actor. Why does this matter? Taichi is a kind of moving meditation which is based on the same theory as Chinese Medicine, and since many patients who seek out acupuncture and Chinese…
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The Extraordinary Vessels in Chinese Medicine
The Extraordinary Vessels in Chinese Medicine The Extraordinary Vessels (奇经八脉, qí jīng bā mài) are a group of eight channels that occupy a position within the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is distinct from that of the 12 main meridians. . Unlike the twelve primary meridians, they are not directly associated with one of the organs.…
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Dui Xue (对穴): The Art of Paired Acupuncture Points in Chinese Medicine
Introduction Most people are familiar with the idea that acupuncture involves selecting individual points to treat illness. However, experienced practitioners rarely think about points in isolation. Instead, many treatments are built around carefully selected point pairings, known in Chinese as Dui Xue (对穴). Just as Chinese herbal medicine has Dui Yao—traditional herb pairs that have proved their value…