Many patients who have tried acupuncture, for whatever reason, whether it be back pain, sciatica, arthritis, sinusitis or migraines, can attest to the fact that acupuncture can reduce the effects of stress and produce a deep sense of relaxation, both physically and mentally, that is way beyond what one would expect from just lying down for 25 minutes.

Researchers in the U.S. have now found a biological mechanism that explains this effect demonstrating it is not all in the mind.

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Acupuncture is the practice of inserting very fine needles into the body to stimulate the meridians in the body’s energetic system. Different points along the meridians are stimulated to balance the flow of energy (Qi) in the body promoting health & well-being. Practitioners may also use heat, pressure (Acupressure), friction, suction (see Cupping), or impulses of electromagnetic energy to stimulate these points. As a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture is currently recognized as a therapeutic modality for a variety of health situations. Continue reading ‘Acupuncture treatment at Health Zone Clinic Wimbledon London’ »

Holiday Stress help…
Let’s face it, this time of year isn’t always easy. There is not only the stress of finding the right gifts for people (which is stressful enough on its own!) but some people also have to cook, entertain, travel, decorate, attend office parties, rush around crowded shops, send holiday cards, and most of all spend a lot of money and perhaps get further and further into debt. But it doesn’t have to be stressful. When the pressures of the season attempt to overwhelm me, I stop for a moment, take a nice, deep breath from my abdomen and take a moment to enjoy the present moment, feeling grateful for what I have. And at times of extreme stress, I practice self-hypnosis to gain insights into solving my problems and experience how I will think, act and feel when the problem is resolved, getting a nice sense of relief from the process.

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Acupuncture has been used to treat a variety of illnesses for more than 2,000 years. Acupuncture is a component of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) system of medicine. As such, a diagnosis based on TCM is generally made prior to the administration of acupuncture needles.  Book an acupuncture treatment with Health Zone Clinic in Wimbledon, call 0208 944 1133 Ext: 26
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