Why We Ignore Our Eyes Until Something Goes Wrong
Most people ignore early eye symptoms until something feels seriously wrong. This article explains why early attention matters, how optometrists and acupuncture work alongside each other and how steady support can help people stay more comfortable and confident with their vision.
Acupuncture for Degenerative Eye Conditions
Specialist acupuncture used alongside ophthalmology to support people living with degenerative eye conditions. Suitable for macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa and post surgical visual loss. A safe, structured approach that aims to protect and support remaining vision.
Understanding Degenerative Eye Conditions and How Supportive Care Can Help
A supportive approach for macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and post surgical or traumatic visual loss. Used alongside standard medical care.
When Osteoarthritis Doesn’t Fit the Story You Expected
Even lifelong athletes can develop osteoarthritis when long-term stress overrides the body’s repair systems. Regular acupuncture reduces inflammation, eases pain and restores calm physiology — the foundation for staying active and protecting your joints for the future.
When the Body Forgets How to Regulate: How Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Can Support Autoimmune Health
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine revealed how our immune system keeps peace within the body through special cells that remind it when to stop fighting. Traditional Chinese Medicine has always recognised this same principle — that lasting health depends on regulation, not suppression.
When the Body’s Peacemakers Falter: How Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Support Immune Regulation
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine recognised discoveries that explain how our immune system prevents “friendly fire.” These findings highlight the role of regulatory T cells in maintaining immune tolerance — a concept that mirrors how Traditional Chinese Medicine views health as a state of internal regulation rather than constant defence.
In practice, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine may support this regulation by improving circulation, digestion, and stress physiology, helping the body restore its own control over inflammation.
For clinicians and integrative practitioners, this shared language between immunology and TCM opens valuable opportunities for collaboration. When acupuncture and herbal medicine are used alongside medical treatment, clients with autoimmune conditions often experience better recovery, improved quality of life, and greater resilience.
Facing Needle Fear: How Acupuncture Really Feels
Many people fear acupuncture needles, but the reality is very different. Acupuncture uses hair-fine needles to gently stimulate the nervous system, releasing natural stress-relievers and improving blood flow. It is safe, effective, and evidence-informed — helping reduce stress and pain so you feel better in yourself