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.

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.

Acupuncture has measurable effects on sleep, stress, and autonomic regulation. Studies show it can improve insomnia, reduce anxiety, and support pain management. Two sessions in the same week may reinforce these benefits, especially in patients with chronic stress or long-standing sleep issues.

Many people associate acupuncture with needles, but in reality treatment is gentle, safe, and evidence-informed. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system to release natural pain- and stress-relieving chemicals while improving blood flow. In clinical practice, it is rare not to see some benefit, even after the first session

Health crises often drive patients to change, but sustaining those changes is the greater challenge. Research shows many return to old habits within two years. Ongoing support and integrative care can make healthier patterns last.

Back pain is one of the biggest reasons people lose independence as they age. Here’s how acupuncture is proving to be a safe, effective option for over-50s.

Dancing through life without pain: acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and laser therapy can help you stay active

Pain is real—but it isn’t a simple read‑out from injured tissue. What you feel is your nervous system’s running commentary on threat, shaped by sleep, stress, beliefs, hormones, movement load, diet, age, and health history. That’s why the same scan or diagnosis can hit different people in totally different ways

Trying to conceive? Learn how acupuncture can improve fertility, regulate hormones, and support natural conception—backed by evidence and clinical experience.