Another Eureka moment

So yesterday was another Eureka day..discharged a patient who had suffered with ankle pain for one year, medics told him it would never get better… after two acupuncture treatments…. No more pain…. ‘sorted’ (happy happy) are you suffering with chronic pain? Here at Acunova I can help you resolve these problems… call me for a FREE consultation… why suffer? 676333065 

What to expect at your first visit to Acu-Nova.

 

Aug21

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment backed by more than two thousand years of practice and research. (Well I havn’t been practising for 2000 years obviously, but I have been practising for 20)Acupuncture is used worldwide both as a primary and adjunctive treatment for a wide range of conditions. Generally, people find an acupuncture treatment to be a relaxing experience. This is especially so after they get over any initial concerns regarding needling.

The information below is intended to provide you with basic information regarding what you might experience with your first visit to see me here at Acu-Nova.

First Visit

Generally, your first visit is longer than your followup visits and may last from 1 to1½ hours and will involve me asking you lots of sometimes ‘unusual’ questions.

These initial questions are a very important part of the care that I can provide for you. many of these questions may seem entirely irrelevant to your condition, for example asking about your bowel movements when you came in for back pain or your psychological state when you came in for menstrual problems, may seem rather odd. But there are very good reason behind the questions.

The answers you provide to the questions, along with other basic diagnostic tools such as looking at yourtongue, feeling your pulse and examining the painful bits (i.e back, shoulder etc.,) allow me to tailor the treatment specifically to you.

This individualization of the treatments is one of the strong points of oriental medicine. It is why people may notice other changes within themselves after receiving acupuncture for a specific complaint. For example, some of my past patients who came to see me for a frozen shoulder have found that their constipation is relieved as well!

Your Diagnosis and Treatment

After these initial questions and examinations, I will be able to form a diagnosis and treatment plan and will begin the acupuncture treatment. In most cases, I try to make the initial treatment as conservative as possible to ensure that you are comfortable and to allow me to see how well you respond to the acupuncture.

Based on your diagnosis the initial treatment may use 3 – 10 acupuncture points. For example, an initial treatment for headache may use these three points: TH 5, GB 20 and LI 4.

TH 5

GB 20

LI4

Generally speaking, I will try to explain in as simple a way as possible your diagnosis in Chinese medical terms. It can be a bit confusing as the terminology we use to describe your condition. E.g “a diagnosis of Kidney Qi and Yin Deficiency” may not mean very much to you. It could even make you think there is something wrong with your physical Kidneys when it is likely that there is not. However, I do think it is important that I try to help you understand the very basics of Qi, energy flow and a few basic idea’s of how the organ system works in Chinese medicine, and in fact when I do, it often brings up some more interesting diagnostic tools…. going back to the frozen shoulder problem for example… often when I explain to people that the main meridian that I treat in this condition is called the Colon or large Intestine and the pathway of this meridian is from the thumb up along the arm over the shoulder to the face it may explain why along with the pain in your shoulder you have also been suffering with a change in your bowel habit…. interesting stuff!

Large intestine meridian

After your treatment I will give my opinion as to how many sessions I think you may need and over what period of time. I also like to offer some tips and advice on various beneficial lifestyle changes which may help to improve your overall condition. This may include dietary changes, exercise, meditation, etc.

Needles and other techniques

• What are the needles like?  The needles used for acupuncture are both sterile and extremely thin. Most people are surprised to see how thin the needles actually are. They range in width from approximately 0.14 mm to 0.30 mm and in length from 15 mm (0.5 inch) to 75 mm (3 inches). The most commonly used needle is a 25 mm (1 inch) 0.25 mm width needle. Generally, they are inserted about 1-5 mm into the body – deeper on fleshy areas such as the buttocks.

• What will I feel?  The sensation you will feel when being needled is generally fairly minimal.  In fact sometimes you will feel almost nothing, while at others the needle will be rotated slightly until you feel a heavy or achy feeling this tells me that I have reached the spot where we can ‘manipulate’ the Qi.

• How long will the treatment last?  After the needles are inserted you are usually left to rest for a period of 10 – 45 minutes, although occasionally the needles are inserted quickly and removed immediately. Most people feel fairly relaxed during this period and simply fall asleep.In many cases your treatment may consist of points on the front and back of your body so  I may insert needles on the front, let you rest for awhile and then remove them, have you turn over and continue the treatment on your back.

• What other techniques may be part of my treatment?  Acupuncture is simply one facet of oriental medicine. Within an acupuncture treatment an acupuncturist may choose to utilize various other techniques depending on your condition.. These may include the following:

1. Electro-acupuncture - the acupuncture needles are stimulated with an electric charge delivered from a machine. This is used often and effectively in patients dealing with pain.
2. Moxibustion - this involves the burning of an herb – Artemesia Vulgaris – either on the top of a needle or on the skin directly. This is used often in patients who are dealing with cold or stagnant conditions such as certain types of abdominal cramps.
3. Cupping - this involves the use of glass or plastic cups which are placed on the body with suction to help remove toxins and muscle tension. They are used often in patients with immune issues such as a cold as well as for pain.
4. Massage – this is targeted towards the meridians and acupuncture points. It is used for a wide variety of conditions.

Prognosis and Treatment Plans

A definitive prognosis is always difficult to formulate, especially following an initial consultation. After the first 2-3 treatments, however, I should have a good understanding of your condition and be able to offer you a reasonable idea of how many treatments you will need.

While many people will feel some change in their condition immediately or within the first 2-3 treatments, others with more serious or chronic conditions will need many months of treatment before a significant change occurs. If you are not noticing any changes it does not mean that acupuncture is not helping you. Many times the changes are slow and somewhat subtle as the entire body begins to re-balance from the condition. During these initial stages I can usually guage the relative effectiveness of the treatments through more precise questioning and by monitoring subtle changes in your tongue and pulse.

In the most general terms possible, 1 month of treatment may be necessary for each year that a condition has been active. For example, if you have had painful periods for the past 5 years you may need approximately 5 months of treatment before you will see a resolution. If you are experiencing acute back pain, you may receive immediate relief of the acute pain but may need further treatments to account for the underlying factors which led to the acute flareup.

As part of your overall treatment plan, I may also prescribe lifestyle and dietary changes to help you re-balance your body and mind. Some dietry changes may be beneficial as may excercises, some may be specific I.e. for a back problem or maybe just general exercise tips such as walking, cycling or swimming.

I hope by reading this you feel a little more comfortable with the idea of trying acupuncture. If you would like some more information please feel free to give me a call and come along for a FREE consultation and mini treatment. 971468435/676333065

Overcoming fear… And how I am treating myself…

Aug28

I have the very best job in the world, Every day I meet lovely people and every day I get to make a difference to their lives. I am a great acupuncturist at least 85% of the people who walk through my door get better… those are pretty amazing statistics, in fact so amazing that even I am amazed!!

But I have to remember that I am running a business, I frequently I wish I could just treat people because they are poorly and there was no business involved. But sadly my landlord, Gesa and Telefonica don’t have the same idea.

Whilst discharging my patients is THE best feeling it also fills me with fear.  I hate fear, it is the most destructive of reactions as it makes you stand still like a rabbit in the headlights, and not move forwards. So why does it fill me with fear?…. because it means I have to do what I am not good at which is… marketing.

So many of my marketing savvy friends offer me heaps of advice, help and even just a shoulder to cry on (read moan… I don’t really cry…well not in public) but I am busy standing still and being terrified. Now you would think with an 85% success rate what would I be terrified of, Acupuncture is amazing, it works… I have gazillions of testimonials to prove it. So in reality there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of… I get people better, they tell other people, my phone rings, I get the chance to help other people get better and Pay the rent toboot easy you may think  but sadly it doesn’t work quite like that… I am afraid the phone will never ring again!!

 

“Thanks Annie, for the treatment I have received so far. I am pleased you introduced me to acupuncture, after only several sessions I have felt definite positive changes to my mindset, more grounded and relaxed and able to think clearer. I was amazed to experience for myself that the effects of acupuncture began to last longer and longer from days to weeks and are lasting longer after each session. It is definitely well worth employing this method for anyone seeking a more peaceful state of mind, and Annie has always made sure to follow my progress and answer any questions with regards to the treatment with great care and enthusiasm. Thoroughly recommended”

“Acupuncture has really helped with my excema and hayfever, but not only that it has also given me a real sense of wellbeing. You have got to try it! its like nothing else.”

“Thank you so much for the treat of a morning. I have felt so great all day, nothing has felt like too much today, I have enjoyed everything I have done, since leaving you. I have felt so calm, instead of screaming I have cuddled. Thanks to your magic needles but also to you, what a wonderful lady. See you soon xx”

“I´m SO glad I decided it was time to go the acupuncture route with you! My hubster is a new man and pain free for the 1st time in ages! You are a miracle worker xx Thank you, Anne! “

“Thank u Anne. Pulled a muscle in my back that literally stopped me in my tracks.. Couldn’t walk without using a stick let alone work. Amazing after 5 treatments with Anne fit enough for work ( cleaning -very physical stuff) . Can’t recommend acupuncture enough and Anne, who is just an angel in disguise who works magic”  

So today’s post is about overcoming fear… And how I am treating myself:

In Chinese Medicine Theory Fear is associated with the Kidneys. And this is why… and if you stay with it it is really, really interesting especially the relationship with the adrenal glands…
 

“Known as the ‘Minister of Power’, the kidney is regarded as the body’s most important reservoir of essential energy. The original prenatal energy that which we get from our parents (yuan chee) forms the basis of life is stored in the kidney organ-energy system, which is why the kidneys are also known as the ‘Root of Life’. In the Chinese view, the kidney organ system also includes the adrenal glands, which consist of the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex. These glands sit like hats on top of the kidneys and secrete a wide range of essential hormones that regulate metabolism, excretion, immunity, sexual potency and fertility and very importantly adrenaline…. that is the fight and flight hormone!!

In physiological terms of course The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste metabolites from the blood and moving them onwards to the bladder for excretion in urine.The kidneys control the balance of fluids in the body. In addition, they regulate the body’s acid-alkaline balance (pH) by selectively filtering out or retaining various minerals.

The kidneys, particularly the adrenal glands, are especially vulnerable to damage from excessive stress

The kidneys control the growth and development of bones and nourish the marrow, which is the body’s source of red and white blood cells.Weak kidney energy is therefore a prime cause of anemia and immune deficiency. (The Chinese view the spinal cord and the brain as forms of marrow) and therefore poor memory, inability to think clearly, and backache are all regarded as indicators of impaired kidney function and deficient kidney energy.

Kidney vitality is reflected externally by the condition of head and body hair and is associated with the aperture of the ears. Tinnitus (ringing ears) is thus a sign of kidney dysfunction. The kidneys are the seat of courage and willpower, and therefore any impairment in kidney energy results in feelings of fear and paranoia. Intense fear can cause involuntary urination, a phenomenon also known to Western medicine.”

(thanks to http://www.lieske.com/channels/5e-kidney.htm)

All very interesting stuff… and it is possible to see some correlation with western medicine and chinese theory too.

So what am I doing…. well..I am sticking needles in myself…. I am using some points around my ankles, on my tummy and on my wrists. I have also changed my diet, For Kidney yin deficiency you need foods which calm the nervous system, your mind and help build the fluids of the body. Foods that are helpful are sweet potatoes, pumkin, potatoes, string beans, lemons, black beans, kidney beans, fish, oysters, clams, duck, and chicken eggs. ( I am omitting the oysters and clams as I am extremely allergic to them) Kidney Yin deficiency is aggravated by caffeine, alcohol, sugar and strong spices, So since I love curry, wine and my morning cuppa …if you see me be kind…. very very kind 

So the question is,  will changing my lifestyle and treating my Kidney Yin deficiency help with my fear issues….and make me a better marketer??  watch this space.

La acupuntura y la invitrofertilization (FIV).

 

Los médicos chinos han sabido durante siglos que la acupuntura mejora la fertilidad, pero esto es ahora confirmado por estudios clínicos recientes, que demuestran que el tratamiento de acupuntura aumenta las tasas de éxito para invitrofertilization (FIV) en muchas mujeres. En un ensayo clínico realizado en la Universidad de Adelaida, se encontró mayores tasas de embarazo en mujeres con tratamiento de acupuntura sometidas al tratamiento FIV, cuando también recibieron la acupuntura (Smith et. al., 2006). Investigadores daneses informaron resultados similares, con una tasa de embarazo muy superior al recibir acupuntura, casi se duplicó en relación con la FIV o la inyección intracitoplasmática de espermatozoides (ICSI), en comparación con un grupo control (Westergaard et. Al., 2006).

Efectos de la acupuntura.
La acupuntura promueve la circulación de sangre en la cavidad pélvica, mejora el flujo sanguíneo uterino y la calidad del revestimiento del útero. La acupuntura ayuda a regular y equilibrar los niveles hormonales para mejorar la función de los ovarios, produciendo una mejor calidad de óvulos y un mayor número de folículos. Al mismo tiempo el tratamiento de acupuntura es muy relajante y puede reducir el estrés y la ansiedad, ayuda en la disminución de los efectos secundarios de algunos fármacos utilizados en la FIV. Ciertos puntos de acupuntura ayudan a mantener el útero en un estado de relajación normal, la prevención de las contracciones uterinas, y la disminución de posibilidades de aborto involuntario.
Resultados beneficiosos de la combinación de un tratamiento de acupuntura con FIV incluyen mayor número de folículos, endometrio engrosado y el aumento del número de embriones, lo que resulta en mayores posibilidades de embarazo. Otros problemas ginecológicos también pueden beneficiarse de un mayor flujo de sangre a la zona pélvica, la mejora de la función ovárica y los niveles de hormonas equilibradas que puede resultar del tratamiento de acupuntura. Un ciclo menstrual irregular será más regular, reduce el dolor menstrual y los trastornos pre menstruales son aliviados.

Tratamiento.
La acupuntura, en los meses previos a un ciclo de fecundación in vitro, ayuda a regular el ciclo menstrual y equilibrar los niveles hormonales. Al tratar las causas de la infertilidad, algunos pacientes pueden incluso quedar embarazadas durante este tiempo de preparación (un efecto secundario agradable cuando sucede), la posibilidad de un ciclo de FIV con éxito es mayor.
Si a usted le gustaría saber más, por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo para una consulta gratuita en los siguientes números telefónicos, 676333065/971468435.

Acupuncture pain molecule pinpointed

By Emma Wilkinson Health reporter, BBC News     http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10185247

A molecule which may control how acupuncture relieves pain has been pinpointed by US researchers.

Experiments in mice showed that levels of adenosine – a natural painkiller – increased in tissues near acupuncture sites.
The Nature Neuroscience study also found that in mice resistant to the effects of adenosine, acupuncture had no effect.
Pain experts said the findings may partly explain how the treatment works.
Adenosine is known to have many roles in the body including regulating sleep and reducing inflammation, the researchers said.
Other research has shown that it becomes active in the skin after an injury to act as a local painkiller.

“ The curious thing with acupuncture is that we seem to understand better and better how it might work and, at the same time, we have more and more reason to doubt that it works.””

Professor Edzard Ernst Peninsula Medical School

In the latest study, the researchers were looking at the effects of the molecule in the deeper tissues which acupuncturists target with fine needles.

The team performed a 30-minute acupuncture session at a pressure point in the knee of mice that had discomfort in one paw.
They found that in mice with normal functioning levels of adenosine, acupuncture reduced soreness by two-thirds, as assessed by nerve sensitivity measurements.
In mice specially engineered to lack the receptor for adenosine, acupuncture had no effect.
And during and immediately after an acupuncture treatment, the level of adenosine in the tissues near the needles was 24 times greater than before the treatment, the researchers said.
Then using a drug which extends the effects of adenosine, they found that the benefits of acupuncture lasted three times as long.
Variety of effects
Study leader Dr Maiken Nedergaard, a neuroscientist at the University of Rochester Medical Center, said: “Acupuncture has been a mainstay of medical treatment in certain parts of the world for 4,000 years, but because it has not been understood completely, many people have remained skeptical.
“In this work, we provide information about one physical mechanism through which acupuncture reduces pain in the body,” she added.
Acupuncture is used for a wide range of treatments but on the NHS its use is limited to lower back pain.
Experts pointed out that acupuncture may mediate its effects in a number of different ways.
A spokesman from the British Pain Society said: “We have known for a long time that acupuncture alters the response to pain by modulation of some of the pain pathways in the spinal cord, and also by the release of endorphins.
“It is very interesting that scientists have found an alteration in the tissue levels of adenosine, which helps to explain some of the modulatory effects of acupuncture on pain perception.”
Professor Edzard Ernst, professor of complementary medicine at Peninsula Medical School agreed the study might go some way towards explaining how acupuncture reduces pain.
“We need, I would argue, independent replications with more rigorous controls before we can fully accept its findings.
“The curious thing with acupuncture is that we seem to understand better and better how it might work and, at the same time, we have more and more reason to doubt that it works.”

Top 5 Excuses for Not Getting Acupuncture

Some people just can’t bring themselves to try acupuncture. Despite being something they’re curious about, something they sense could be helpful, acupuncture remains an unscalable mountain. No amount of friend, physician or celebrity endorsements is enough to convince them otherwise.

Here are the top five excuses for not getting acupuncture—and why they’re not good enough.

1. “I’m afraid of needles.”

There’s a spectrum here. It ranges from downright needle phobics to people who are mildly disturbed by the whole voluntarily-being-stuck-with-needles thing. Regardless, the anti-needle excuse is invoked more than any other.

Depending on where someone falls on the spectrum, this will be more or less fathomable: Fear of needles can—and usually does—go away once you take the initial plunge. Many acupuncture devotees were at one point afraid of needles
What got them over it was trying it.
Most people who have never had acupuncture do not realize how thin acupuncture needles are. They do not bear any resemblance to needles that are used for injections or to draw blood. Acupuncture needles come in varying lengths and thinnesses, and some are as fine as a hair. They bend when you touch them.
If you have a fear of needles, let your acupuncturist know. Most acupuncturists stock several needle sizes and will be more than happy to use the thinnest variety at your request. Japanese acupuncture is a good option for people with needle fears since very thin needles are used. It is not uncommon to feel no needle sensation whatsoever throughout an entire Japanese acupuncture treatment.
Some of you may be thinking, “No you don’t get it. I am, like, really afraid.” There is still hope.
People with true needle phobias can ease into acupuncture with treatments that emphasize non-needling techniques such as acupressure, cupping and moxibustion.

2. “It’s too expensive.”

This unfortunately is still a relatively valid excuse. However, recent developments are making it less and less convincing.
Some insurance companies do seem to be adding acupuncture to their benefit packages. If you have health insurance and thought acupuncture wasn’t covered, check periodically and inquire about any changes to your plan.
two or three times a year here at Acu-Nova I offer ‘Pay it forwards’ days…. people are welcome to comma along for free treatment and all that is expected in return is that you pay forwards the kindness to another.
If you are really poorly and are on a reduced income I am always happy to come to some arrangement… I rarily turn people away

3. “I don’t know who to go to.”

Not all acupuncturists are created equal. Find the one who’s right for you.
Here at Acu-Nova I offer a free introductory consultation so we can get to know each other and see if we would happily work together.

4. “It’s not scientific.” (Also known as “I don’t believe in acupuncture.”)

There is a pervasive belief in healthcare that for something to be effective it must be validated by clinical trials. This is simply not true. Nor is the opposite true, that if something is validated by clinical trials then it’s effective.
Clinical trials are to thank for many medications and technologies that have extended and improved life for countless people. That does not mean they have the answers to everything. They are merely one way of looking at efficacy.
When we fail to acknowledge this, we miss the opportunity to consider other perspectives and limit access to the therapies that might help us most.
Results from clinical trials on acupuncture are all over the place. Some say acupuncture works, some say it’s no better than placebo, some say it’s worse. This does not mean acupuncture doesn’t work. All it means is that the biomedical gold standard, which is not conducive to studying non-biomedical therapies in the first place, isn’t able to make sense of it yet.
If acupuncture is something you want to try, don’t get bogged down in research. Achieving a true state of health is not about doing something because a study said you should. It’s about becoming aware of the options and deciding what’s right for you.

5. “I don’t have time.”

This excuse refers to both attending appointments and waiting for results to kick in.
Regarding the first, if you can just get yourself in the door, it’ll probably be the best hour of your week. Committing to acupuncture might feel at first like a burden, but the clarity and restoration you’ll experience afterwards will help create a sense of lightness and freedom in your otherwise hectic schedule.
One hour away from the noise is a gift you deserve to give yourself.
In regard to the second time-related excuse, what can we say? Acupuncture is not a quick fix. Nor is it a one-shot deal. Acupuncture is an ongoing investment that asks us to let go of our “I want it now” impulses.
This teaches us patience. It also cultivates self-awareness. Pills force our bodies toward certain outcomes, which allows us to disconnect from the process of becoming healthy. In contrast, acupuncture prompts the body to heal itself. This requires that we listen to rather than numb the messages our bodies send.
So yes, acupuncture takes time. Time well spent.
If you’re still finding excuses, consider a final truism: You have nothing to lose. Except maybe an item on your bucket list. Go for it.

 Big thank you to  Sara Calabro for this article

I was terrified of needles

Big thank you to Vicki Mcleod for this article.  To see more interesting scribing`s about Life and the  people of  Mallorca Head over to http://mallorcastories.com/  definitely worth a weekly read

“It was 1990. I was bedridden. I had a serious back injury from working as a nurse; a patient had fallen on me and I couldn’t work. I’d had nearly a year off. I had tried everything from osteopathy to faith healing to try to help my back get better but nothing had relieved the pain.  It was a tough time: I was a single mother of two small children. I was doing it all on my own. Whenever I went out I had to walk like a crab, I couldn’t sit. If I ever went to a friend’s house for dinner they had to serve it on the floor for me as I was only comfortable when I was lying on the ground.
“To put it bluntly I was desperate for some relief from the problem. I was on some very serious medication but I was in constant pain. It was suggested to me by my osteopath that I try acupuncture. It was possibly the hardest thing someone could have said to me to try as I was completely terrified of needles. I didn’t have a problem giving injections to my patients, but getting them was a totally different story. But my therapist made such a good argument for the treatment that I overcame my fears and went for a treatment.
“If you’ve never had it then it’s a strange sensation at first, having needles put into your body. There is a stinging, burning sensation and then it’s incredibly relaxing. I was amazed. The acupuncture worked, it was fabulous. After the treatment the pain was relieved, which to me, a trained nurse, was a miracle. I decided that when I was better that I wanted to train to become an acupuncturist. I couldn’t afford the training or the time to train, but I knew I was going to do it. I had always wanted to make a difference and help people, and I saw acupuncture as a really direct way to do that.
“It took me three years to qualify from the British College of Acupuncture. I had to be really dedicated to do it because as soon as I was well enough I was back at my day job nursing. But I was following my dream. I was passionate about it. My kids grew up with mummy being a devotee of acupuncture, I was so passionate about it, I was hooked. I was always looking for new people to treat and help. My kids got used to me treating their illnesses with acupuncture and they loved it too. My daughter who was only little at the time would say ‘Mummy, I don’t feel very well, will you stick some needles in me?’
“After I’d qualified I was able to offer acupuncture at the general practice where I worked. I don’t know how many patients I have treated over the years, thousands for sure. I even had some famous people as clients, the opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa used to come to me for help with a problem with her voice! That was exciting. And I had the comedian Ruby Wax as a client as well. I tell people that I can’t cure their condition, I can’t cure arthritis for example, but I can relieve the pain and discomfort, and the treatment encourages the body to heal and rebalance itself to work more efficiently.
“Acupuncture works by acting on ‘Chi’ which the Chinese think is a vital energy that flows through our body via channels which are called ‘meridians’. The idea is to tap into the meridians at key points in the body to rebalance or unblock the ‘Chi’ which is where the needles come in.
“There’s been research done into the effects of acupuncture. It has been proved that it increases your endorphin and serotonin levels which may be why it helps so much with pain relief. And there has been a great debate about the ‘placebo effect’ of acupuncture. The funny thing is that a placebo effect or not, it does work. I don’t know why there aren’t more thorough medical trials down on acupuncture, perhaps people are afraid of what they might find out.
“Over the years I have had some amazing results with acupuncture. Especially with women. I’ve helped support women who have been trying for children. It has been proved that if you have acupuncture when you are getting IVF it increases the chances of getting pregnant. And acupuncture is brilliant with the hormonal and reproductive systems. I treat a lot of women at my practice, Acu Nova in Palma. I am so glad that all those years ago I got over my fear of needles and went for it, it changed my life.
“One of the most impressive things I have done is ‘turn babies’ in the womb. When a baby has been sitting in the breech position it is possible to gently encourage them to turn around. There is a thing called ‘Moxibustion’ which sounds explosive but isn’t at all! You’d be amazed at what a little gentle encouragement can do”.
Acupuncturist Anne Verrinder was speaking to Vicki McLeod.
©Vicki McLeod