Years ago I treated a woman who was a Primary School teacher who sought help with stress issues.  Her symptoms were particularly bad before her menstrual period. She had sore breasts, abdominal bloating and constipation, and irritability. These symptoms improved after the onset of her period. We began herbal treatment and acupuncture with a view […]

The Emotional Life… How am I looking after my own emotional needs? Which emotion do I get stuck in…and what can I do about it? It is normal to experience a range of emotions every day. Feelings give richness to our lives, however we all can get stuck in a particular emotion from time to

There is a saying in Chinese Medicine… “Where there is no passage, there is pain” According to Chinese Medicine there are three substances that circulate throughout the body: Blood Body Fluids  Qi or Energy If there is a blockage of one or more of these substances we will experience pain.  Much of what we do