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.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can support the body’s ability to self-regulate by improving circulation, digestion, sleep, and recovery. When these systems work together, inflammation often settles naturally.
In my clinic, this whole-person approach has helped people living with autoimmune conditions regain their energy, appetite, and confidence. Healing begins when the body remembers how to restore its own balance.
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