Hot Flushes - What's happening in the body? How can acupuncture help? Hot flushes (or hot flashes) are most commonly associated with menopause, but they are not exclusive to it. They can also occur in people undergoing treatment for cancers such as breast and prostate cancer, as well as in a range of other medical conditions. Regardless of their cause, a hot flush can be debilitating, overwhelming, and can cause embarrassment. In this post, I'll discuss the mechanisms from both biomedicine...

Does acupuncture hurt?

I am developing a series of informative videos called 'Anatomy for Acupuncturists'. The purpose of these videos is to educate people about the anatomy of a muscle, and how it relates to acupuncture channel theory. They can be used by acupuncture students learning anatomy, and channel theory; but also established practitioners who want to refresh their knowledge of musculo-skeletal acupuncture theory. Even someone with no acupuncture training at all may find them interesting and useful. Each...