A US researcher has pinpointed a molecule that may control how acupuncture relieves pain. Experiments with mice have shown that levels of Adenosine (a natural painkiller we have in our bodies) increased at the acupuncture sites. Adenosine is known to play many roles within the body including regulating sleep and reducing inflammation in damaged areas. […]
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An allergy is a reaction the body has to a particular food or substance. Allergies are very common and affect more than one in four people in the UK. Young children tend to have some form of allergy though many simply go away as they grow older. Adults can develop allergies to things that previously
Stress-busting over the Easter holidays Most stress in our lives is self-inflicted. We can’t change the weather (though sometimes we’d like to!), we still have to go to work and those pesky bills still require paying, by making a few small changes can improve our outlook and combined with some practical tweaks, stress can be
Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient’s body and restore physical and emotional well-being. The word Reiki is formed from two Japanese words‚ Rei meaning‚ God, Wisdom or Higher Power‚ and
How can Acupuncture help you? It has been said that there are around 350 acupuncture points in the body. When the tiny needles are inserted into the appropriate points of the body it brings the energy flow back into balance. So how can acupuncture help you? Here are some suggestions: Head Monthly Migraines are reduced
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What is the Bowen Technique? Being balanced and having our pelvic level allows our body to work at its best. If our bodies are not in balance when we walk, jog, exercise etc., we are creating more issues. Think of your vehicle. If the tires are not balanced, other issues arise and when we continue to
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Are you having problems with sleep? You are not alone. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people will have problems either getting to sleep or staying asleep at some point in their lives. Wouldn’t it be great to know what to do if you were having problems with your insomnia? Could there be some
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What is it? Sciatica is the name given to any sort of pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The Sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body, running from the back of your pelvis, through the buttocks, and all the way down each one of the legs, ending
A case study in healthy skin by Sue Francis In the daily fight against infection and pollution our skin is our front-line defence. Therefore we need to protect and reinforce it with particular care. When our skins defences are breached, whether by allergy, bite, burn or the extremes of weather, our skin needs tender loving
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IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Devon is a common, LONG term condition of the digestion system. It can cause all sorts of problems such as stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation. The symptom isn’t the same for everyone. It varies and changes. It can affect people more severely than others. Irritable Bowel Syndrome tends
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