December Update

21st December 2020

Dear All,

Further to the latest announcement from the Scottish Government, it has been confirmed that the clinic will remain open until Christmas Eve within current guidance. However, as we are a close contact business, we must close from 26th December 2020 to at least Monday 18th January as the whole country enters into Tier 4 restrictions. We will continue to review the guidance from the Scottish Government and work on our plans for re-opening after the Christmas break. If you have an appointment during our closure please know that we will be contacting you to reschedule. We will update all our clients and staff as soon as we have further information.

We understand that you might find it frustrating and concerning over the latest news and its impact on your plans over the Christmas period. However, the health and wellbeing of our staff and our clients remains our first priority. We would like to remind everyone to look after yourself and your family in these worrying and uncertain times, whether you have been directly affected by the virus or are struggling to cope with the restrictions, it is important to look after yourself both physically and mentally. If you are looking for practical advice or support, please visit www.clearyourhead.scot as recommended by the Scottish Government website.

During the period of closure, should you need to report a positive Covid-19 test result in relation to yourself or if you have been in contact with someone who was diagnosed positive, please contact Ming or Lissa directly by phone or via clinic email: mingchenclinic@gmail.com.

We would like to thank you all for your continued support during this difficult time as well as wishing you all a very happy festive holiday and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Best wishes,

Ming, Ran and all the staff at Ming Chen Clinics

October Update

Further to various queries received and ongoing updates from both UK and Scottish government in the past week we wanted to assure all our clients that we continue to follow all current guidance with regards to the safety procedures for close contact services.

We would like to remind all our clients about the measures we have put in place regarding hygiene procedures, social distancing rules, wearing a face-covering at all times and the changes we made to our appointment booking system.

Thank you all for your continued support, please know that ensuring the health and wellbeing of everyone remains our first priority.

Kind regards

Ming and Staff

August Update

WE are open!

Dear all,

we thank you for your continued support and patience. We are happy to announce that we are open and we look forward to welcoming you back however please note that we have reduced hours and reduced staff numbers until further notice. We are working hard to get back in touch with everyone who has contacted us these past months and we thank you for your understanding. If you had an appointment with us that was cancelled due to lockdown please know that we are doing our best to get in touch with you as soon as possible to rearrange your booking.

The best way to arrange an appointment is to give us a ring on 0131 554 7888 or 0131 554 0808. Our opening hours are Monday - Saturday, 9.30am - 6pm. Please note that we are not a drop-in service and that we require for you to book ahead.

Due to high demand we are now asking for a £30 deposit to confirm your appointment which you can do over the phone. We have also implemented a cancellation policy and we ask that you give us more than 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or change an appointment. You will be invoiced £30 for under 48 hours notice and full price for under 24 hours. There will be no charge for anyone needing to cancel their appointment if they have coronavirus symptoms.

Please see below all information for the measures we have taken to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in accordance with Scottish Government Guidelines for Close Contact Services and what to do before booking an appointment with us.

Consent Notice of Covid -19

Please note that by attending your appointment you consent to letting us pass on your details to the NHS Test & Protect service should they ask us to comply.

Any medical information we retain will not be used for other purposes, and NHS Test & Protect will not disclose your information to any third party unless required to do so by law (for example, as a result of receiving a court order). Your information will always be stored and used in compliance with the relevant data protection legislation.

In the eventuality of a local breakout or that I (the practitioner) get symptoms of COVID-19 within 48 hours of having close contact with you during the appointment and then later test positive, I am obligated under law to provide your name, phone number or email and the time of your visit to the Test & Protect service.

Ming, Ran & the team

Find out more about NHS Test & Protect and our Privacy Policy by clicking here.

Travel & Parking

• If you have travelled overseas within 14 days prior to your appointment please see Scottish Government guidelines HERE to check if you need to isolate first. 

• Please avoid using public transport if possible.

• To help us reduce numbers within the clinic please come to your appointment alone or let us know in advance if you are bringing someone for assistance.   

• Please be aware that there are traffic works on Bernard Street which are causing congestion in the surrounding areas and may hugely affect your travel time. We would suggest adding  fifteen minutes on to normal travel time. 

• If you are arriving by car please notify us as we will need your registration number for parking. See below for parking instructions.

• If you are travelling by car please call us on 0131 554 7888 to let us know when you arrive and we ask that you wait in your vehicle until we are ready to open the door for you.

• There is parking for two vehicles only, side-by-side, directly in front of the building on the pavement. The slabbed area of pavement however is a public footpath, please respect pedestrians by pulling up as close to the building as possible to leave room for them on your right.

  DISCLAIMER: We will not accept liability or responsibility for claims, damages, penalties, theft, losses, expenses, accidents, costs or liabilities for any vehicles or its contents on the slabbed area of the pavement. Vehicle owners using the slabbed area of pavement do so at their own risk.

Before arriving

• Face-masks are required to be worn in the building at all times (unless you are exempt in accordance with Scottish government guidelines). 

• Please bring a keep-cup or canister if you can for water however there will still be plastic cups available for the water dispenser.

On arrival

1. Please use the touch-free sanitising station provided before entering the premises.

2. There will be rubber slippers provided for you on entering the building as we are implementing a no shoes policy (within reason). The slippers will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitised beforehand.

3. We will check your temperature with a non-contact infrared forehead thermometer.

Payment

• Contactless transactions via Apple Pay and Android/Google Pay will be available and is preferable. Click here to learn how to set up your phone for contactless payment. Chip & pin will still be accepted and the terminal will be cleaned after each use.

Lastly but by no means the least please let us know and do not come to your appointment if you think that you or any other member of your household may be showing coronavirus symptoms. There will be no charge for anyone needing to cancel their appointment for this reason.

Symptoms of coronavirus

The most common symptoms are new:

• continuous cough

• fever/high temperature (37.8C or greater)

• loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste (anosmia)

A new continuous cough is where you:

• have a new cough that’s lasted for an hour

• have had 3 or more episodes of coughing in 24 hours

• are coughing more than usual.

A high temperature is:

• feeling hot to the touch on your chest or back (you don't need to measure your temperature). You may feel warm, cold or shivery.

Self-help guide

To find out more about your symptoms, when you can use self-care, what to do if your condition worsens and you if need medical help CLICK HERE.

The following information comes from https://www.nhsinform.scot 

If you have coronavirus symptoms

If you’ve developed symptoms (however mild) in the last 7 days, stay at home for 7 days from the start of your symptoms and arrange to be tested. Do not go to your GP, pharmacy or hospital. 

You should remain at home until you get the result of the test, and then follow the advice you will be given based on the result.

Read the stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection.

PPE & New Measures

• Protective Screens will be installed at the reception desk. 

Practitioners will be wearing full PPE in compliance with Government Guidelines. This includes 

• Fluid Resistant Facemask (type IIR) *

• Face visor - cleaned frequently

• Apron *

• Sleeves & Latex-Free, nitrile or vinyl Gloves *

All other staff members will be wearing

• Surgical mask *

• Latex-Free, nitrile or vinyl Gloves *

* disposed of and changed frequently

Cleaning

• A disinfectant floor mat has been placed before entering the premises.

• Hands-free sanitising station is provided on entrance and is widely available across the clinic.

• All the door handles and working surface will be disinfected frequently. 

• Treatment rooms will be sanitised and thoroughly cleaned between each patient using disinfectant and UV-C light.

• Gentle but effective disinfectant will be used for surfaces where clients’ skin comes in to contact with surfaces. (Milton Disinfecting Fluid)

Ventilation

All our treatment rooms have had new fans installed recently which should be operated during opening hours. We aim to keep windows and doors open when possible.

Booking System

We have changed our booking system to reduce interaction and overlap between clients when arriving, therefore allowing only one client to arrive at the clinic at any time. Please let us know if you need a second person for assistance in advance.

Screening questions will be asked of patients ahead of booking an appointment including:

• have you had the recent onset of a new continuous cough?

• do you have a high temperature?

• have you noticed a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell?

cancellations

Due to a high number of enquires we have implemented a cancellation policy. Please allow 48 hours notice for an appointment to be cancelled or a fee of £30 will be charged. If notice is given under 24 hours you may regrettably be charged up to full price.

We have a list of clients waiting for an appointment - your appointment time will be offered to them. Thank you for your cooperation. There will be no charge for anyone needing to cancel their appointment if they have coronavirus symptoms.

July Update

Dear all,

We are continuing to work hard with our team in the clinic to prepare for our planned reopening in the coming weeks inline with Scotland having moved into Phase 3 of the COVID-19 route map.

We have received many enquiries regarding the reopening over the past few weeks. Thank you for all your patience and support.  We look forward to welcoming you back. As we are classified within close contact services, we would like to reassure you that we have taken extra precautions to ensure our clients’ and staff’s health and safety. As we have moved into Phase 3, it is important for us to adhere to government guidelines and follow the FACTS. Please see below for details: 

FACTS:

Face coverings.
Avoid crowded places.
Clean hands regularly.
Two metre distance.
Self isolate and book a test if you have symptoms

If you think that you or any member of your household may be showing symptoms of Coronavirus please click here.

We have made some changes TO procedure

These changes are currently taking place and will be implemented when we reopen. We ask that you please read the following information carefully before booking or attending an appointment.

We will only be seeing patients who have first been assessed by a member of our team over the phone. COVID-19 related screening questions will be asked of clients ahead of their appointment, including

• Have you had the recent onset of a new continuous cough? 

• Do you have a high temperature? 

• Have you noticed a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell? 

If a client has any of these symptoms, or has a member within their household showing symptoms, they must notify us and NOT attend their appointment. There will be no charge for anyone needing to cancel their appointment for this reason. For more information on coronavirus symptoms and what you can do click here.

Treatments

Facial acupuncture treatment are no longer provided until government advice changes.

Booking System

We have made some changes to our booking system to hourly appointments so as to reduce interaction and overlap between people. This means only one client will arrive at the clinic at any time. (E.g. Ming’s client arrives at 9.30, Ran’s client arrives at 10am).

Cleaning

All the door handles and working surfaces will be disinfected frequently. Treatment rooms will be thoroughly sanitised and disinfected between patients.

Ventilation

All our treatment rooms have had new fans installed recently which should be operated during opening hours. We aim to keep windows and doors open when possible.

Before arriving

• Please do not bring anyone with you unless you need assistance. 

• Please bring a keep-cup or canister for water if you can: however there will still be plastic cups available for the water dispenser.

On Arrival

Please call us on 0131 554 7888 to let us know that you have arrived and we ask that you wait in your vehicle until we are ready to open the door for you.

If it should happen that two people arrive at the same time, please make sure to follow the 2 metres distancing rules. We ask that you do not arrive more than 5 minutes before your appointment.  

Face mask: As of 10th July, it is mandatary to wear face covering in enclosed spaces. All the staff including reception staff and practitioners will wear PPE in the clinic. Therefore, we advise all our clients to wear a face mask in the clinic unless you are exempt in accordance with Scottish government guidelines. Please bring your own however if you have forgotten we will be able to supply you one.

Entrance: We have installed a disinfectant floor mat. Please use the hands-free sanitising station provided before you enter the clinic. Hand sanitiser will be widely available within the clinic.

Reception: We are installing protection screens at the reception desk in the coming weeks, therefore, we ask our clients to follow the markings placed on the floor that indicate a 2 meter distance.

Temperature screening: We will check your temperature with a non-contact infrared forehead thermometer.

Use of toilet:  Please remain in the treatment room until the toilet is free, as there is no space to safely queue in the narrow corridor. Please use the hand sanitiser provided before entering the toilet and wash your hands thoroughly or use the hand sanitiser provided before exiting the toilet. 

Payment: We will be accepting contactless transactions via Apple Pay and Android/Google Pay. Click here to learn how to set up your phone for contactless payment. If contactless payment is not possible we can issue an invoice for a bank transfer which must be paid within 15 days. 

HM Government - Keeping workers and clients safe during COVID-19 in close contact services

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/working-safely-during-covid-19-close-contact-services-090720.pdf

If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to ask. We shall issue further updates as the situation develops and we have confirmation of an official date when we may reopen within Scotland’s route map guidelines.

Kind regards,

Ming and all the staff

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June Update

 Dear all,

We hope you and your family are well and we would like to thank everyone for their continued patience and support.

As Scotland moves through the stages of easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions, we would like to keep you updated as to the reopening of our clinic in accordance with Government guidelines. As yet there is no clear indication of when this may be, but it is looking more likely to happen under phase 3.

We are committed to reopening the clinic as soon as we are able to do so, prioritising the safety of both our clients and our staff, and wish to ensure we are as prepared as we can be for when that step can be taken. Therefore, we will be continually working on taking the necessary steps to make our clinic a safer environment for both clients and staff. We will send out an update after the next review on 9th July.

Stay safe and well

Kind regards

Ming and all the staff in Ming Chen Clinic

Clinic Closure

16th March 2020

Dear clients and friends,

In the interest of the health and well-being of our staff and vulnerable patients, we are taking a proactive approach to close Ming Chen Clinics temporarily from Monday 16th March 2020. If you have an appointment after this date, please note that this is now cancelled.

We do not take this decision lightly but we believe this is the best way for all to reduce the risk of contracting the virus. We continue to monitor the situation as we make preparations to re-open. We hope you understand our decisions at this difficult time and we sincerely appreciate all of your endless support.

We will still be checking our emails regularly. We are thinking of you and hope you are staying healthy, happy and well. Do not feel embarrassed about taking extra precautions for your health - it is the wisest thing you can do.

Best wishes,

Ming Chen Clinics Team

Corona Virus Precautions

In accordance with current medical advice

On arrival in the clinic

Please use the hand sanitiser

Please inform the practitioner if you have recently been travelling or are suffering from any cold or flu symptoms

For your own safety and wellbeing please wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds. Avoid large public gatherings wherever possible.

If you develop symptoms call your GP or dial 111. Do not go directly to hospital.

For further advice please see the Gov.UK website on Covid-19, and keep informed of developments in the news.

STAY HEALTHY!

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January Highlights

Why not celebrate the Chinese New Year on 25th January with us and take advantage of our new Block Booking offer. Book by 29th February.

At a time when there is growing concern about an increasing opiod crisis in the UK, it's encouraging to read this article.

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/acupuncture-acupressure-ease-cancer-pain?fbclid=IwAR0znfDcO8R3frhg8LmZYgSgtW5m3LEx70oEWu4ZOfbQY21ajvXxm0D_crU

This article points to another way acupuncture can be of great benefit for those suffering post- chemo neuropathy.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/…/HEALTH-NOTES-acupuncture-reli…

Nerve damage is a common side effect of chemotherapy. A study at The Christie NHS Trust in Manchester - believed to be the largest of its kind - suggests acupuncture could help.

December Highlights

We would like to wish all our clients and friends a very happy Christmas season and all the best for 2020.
If you are still searching for that last minute gift, you might want to treat someone to one of our gift vouchers. They are available from the clinic, or we are happy to pop one in the post for you. Vouchers are available for single sessions, or as a block booking: buy 5, get one free.

For further information please enquire at the clinic.



Edinburgh Evening News for Friday 20th December has a feature on Ming Chen Clinics and our approach to treating the very common problem of migraine.

Give it a read - the link is below.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sponsored…

October Highlights

It's International Menopause day on Saturday 18th Oct - could acupuncture help you?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47279032
https://www.acupuncture.org.uk/a-to-z-of-conditions/a-to-z-of-conditions/1137-menopausal-symptoms.html

Back Care Awareness Week 7th - 11th October
https://www.healthassured.org/back-care-awareness-week-2nd…/
If you are suffering from back pain, Why not try acupuncture - see links below
https://www.acupuncture.org.uk/…/a-to-z…/1127-back-pain.html
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acupuncture/

July Highlights

We are delighted to introduce Aileen Dennis, Clinical Massage Therapist to our clinic. Please see below for her introductory offer

June Highlights

Facial Acupuncture

FaceBook Competition

(See FaceBook for rules & regulations)

We believe in non-toxic solutions to health and beauty which is why we’re delighted to hear that more people are embracing the natural benefits of facial acupuncture.

Facial acupuncture works holistically with the whole body because what is going on your face is a reflection of your general health.

Prices for facial acupuncture start at £65.

To be in with the chance to win a £50 voucher towards facial acupuncture at our clinic, like and share this post and tag a friend/relative in the comments’ section.

The prize voucher is valid for 3 months, to be used towards Facial Acupuncture treatment only, not redeemable for cash.

Competition closes on 24 June 2019 at 12pm GMT

https://www.facebook.com/mingchenclinics/

For more information on facial acupuncture:

https://www.beautycrew.com.au/facial-acupuncture-does-cosmetic-acupuncture-work

https://www.acupuncture.org.uk/public-content/public-pr-blog/6421-bacc-events-manager-kevin-durjun-to-host-his-own-radio-show.html

Ming’s Training Course in China

Ming has just returned from a training course in China, studying the art of Hara Diagnosis (Abdominal Palpation), a style of acupuncture originating in China in the age of the Yellow Emperor, and developed more recently by the Japanese, particularly Kiiko Matsumoso. The Hara is the area in the centre of the abdomen, core to our energy and health. Hara Diagnosis concentrates on this area to treat a multitude of health problems, maintaining the principles of diagnosis, treatment, assessment, and paying particular attention to symptomatic history as well as present symptoms.

May Highlights

FACIAL PALSY LECTURE AT ST JOHN’S HOSPITAL

On Saturday 11th May Ming had the pleasure of being invited to speak at a seminar with Facial Palsy UK at St John's Hospital. In many ways, acupuncture can be of help to those suffering from Facial Palsy. Thank you to Facial Palsy UK for the opportunity to share Ming's experience and knowledge at this meeting.

Facial Palsy UK are a registered charity and a wonderful organisation who rely solely on voluntary donations to help educate and raise awareness as well as supporting those in need. Find out more about them here:https://www.facialpalsy.org.uk/inform/

So how can acupuncture help?

“Researchers from the General Hospital of People's Liberation Army (Beijing) compared two types of acupuncture for the treatment of infranuclear facial paralysis affecting the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). One treatment protocol achieved a 98% total effective rate and the other acupuncture protocol achieved a 90.7% total effective rate.”

“Scientists now posit that Bell’s Palsy involves neurodegeneration of neurons due to ischemia and edema, although many cases are not ascribed a known etiology. The researchers note… …how acupuncture restores normal movement to facial muscles for patients with Bell’s Palsy and other forms of infranuclear facial paralysis… Electroacupuncture has the ability to upregulate nerve growth factor, thereby restoring neurons.”

“In a related two week investigation, Third People’s Hospital (Chongqing) researchers (Wang et al.) conclude that acupuncture plus infrared heat therapy combined with medications significantly improves positive patient outcome rates for patients with facial paralysis. Patients receiving only medications had a 60.42% total effective rate. The addition of acupuncture and infrared therapy increased the effective rate to 91.67%”

https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1814-acupuncture-found-effective-for-bell-s-palsy

Make May Purple /Action On Stroke Month 2019 

This runs throughout May and is an annual awareness event arranged by the Stroke Association.

How acupuncture can help

https://www.acupuncture.org.uk/a-to-z-of-conditions/a-to-z-of-conditions/3894-stroke.html

https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1868-acupuncture-benefits-stroke-patients-finding

April Highlights

Acupuncture To Reduce Symptoms Of PMS—Does it Really Work?

https://sporteluxe.com/acupuncture-for-pms-does-it-really-work/

Meet our therapist Sheila Ross at the Science Festival Sunday 14th 8 pm  

 https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/event-details/digital-therapist/

March Highlights

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH THE MENOPAUSE?

Acupuncture may well help see article below

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47279032?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c340r94dll5t/acupuncture&link_location=live-reporting-story

ON OFFER

Robin Bela has a special offer for International Women’s Day please see below

Cathy Waddell has a special offer for Mothers’ Day. See below

February Highlights

We are delighted to welcome Cathy Waddell Clinical Massage Therapist and Bodyworker to our clinic.

Cathy will be offering 25% off all her treatments until 28th February check her out on our practitioners page.

For more information or to book an appointment, please call 07464 375081or email caththerapy@gmail.com

January Highlights

National Obesity Awareness Week

National Obesity Awareness Week starts on the second Monday of January each year and runs for the full week.This year’s event begins on the 14th through to the 20th. Join us now to celebrate the National Obesity Awareness Week. Make your New Year's resolution, let us all get healthier in 2019.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), acupuncture, herbs,  healthy diet, excercise such as Tai-chi, and meditation are often used to aid weight loss. TCM sees and treats your body,mind and emotions as a whole system and it views weight problems as the symptoms of a greater health problem. TCM deals with the underlying body condition that may have led to the excess weight. Weight problems are usually caused by energy, or Qi (pronounced chee)deficiency and an imbalance in the function of the organs.The typical symptoms of the Qi deficiency and imbalance include feeling bloated, sluggish, irregular bowel movements, low energy, sugar craving or food intolerance and weight gain. By restoring the body’s balance,  we will have an abundant supply of qi flowing freely through the body, and our internal organs and systems can function properly to keep us healthy. An improved metabolism will process food properly.

Acupuncture has been proven to be very effective in reducing  excess weight and maintaining it. By restoring your inner balance, regulating the endocrine function, reducing appetite, increasing defaecation and increasing overall energy and vitality. 

Chinese herbal tea for weight loss has also been widely used and proven to be effective. Research suggests that the polyphenols from oolong tea, green tea, black tea or pu-erh tea help to increase weight loss and fat burn, even in the presence of a high sugar diet. One type of these polyphenols, called catechins, may help to prevent your metabolism from slowing down as you lose weight. There are also some Chinese herbs which can help to increase metabolism, and to suppress the appetite to aid weight loss.

If you would like to find out more about how Traditional Chinese Medicine can help with weight loss. Please read: 

How to lose weight with Traditional Chinese Medicine
https://www.wellbeing.com.au/body/beauty/weight-loss-with-traditional-chinese-medicine.html

 A body in balance -TCM perspective on weight loss
https://www.tcmworld.org/a-body-in-balance-tcms-perspective-on-weight-loss/

Types of teas and their health benefits
https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/tea-types-and-their-health-benefits#1

December Highlights

November Highlights

23rd November 2018

Christmas is coming see below for our fantastic offer

15th November 2018

World Acupuncture Day

We look forward to celebrating World Acupuncture DaY!

Monday 5th - Friday 9th November 2018

This week is International Stress Awareness Week!

Stress affects us all in one way or another, and at Chinese Medicine and Healthcare we hope to be able to help you deal with this problem on an everyday basis.

Stress can be simply defined as an emotional or environmental stimulant that evokes what is known as the “fight or flight” response in the body. It may lead to mental and physical illnesses such as depression, insomnia, digestive disorders, ulcers, muscular pain, impotence and menstrual dysfunction among many other debilitating states. This has an effect on the balance of the metabolism and hormonal systems, altering, for example, the release of cortisal adrenaline and neurotransmitters such as endorphins.

A certain amount of stress is actually beneficial in order to stimulate our creative energies - some people even thrive on it! Others, however, do not, and too much stress over too long a period of time is invariably detrimental to our health.

Chinese medicine acknowledges that each of us reacts to stress in different ways, according to our constitution. Some of us find it affects our sleep whilst others may become irritable or have a propensity to high blood pressure. We tailor our therapies to the individual, making sure that you find the right way to relax and rebalance.

You can find out more about us at www.chinamedic.co.uk

Further reading:

ISMA homepage

https://isma.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-day

British Acupuncture Council Stress Review

https://www.acupuncture.org.uk/a-to-z-of-conditions/a-to-z-of-conditions/1275-stress.html

October Highlights

This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our hearts were saddened by the news of the tragic death of the courageous BBC presenter Rachael Bland last month; so many people were touched by her positive outlook on living a full life with cancer.  

Did you know some facts about Breast Cancer?

•  It is the most common cancer in the UK

• One person is diagnosed every 10 minutes.

•  1 in 8 women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

• This Breast Cancer Awareness Month around 5,000 people will be diagnosed.

How can we get involved?

Although the survival rate for Breast Cancer has increased over the years, we all know that physical treatment is only half the story. Cancer patients need extra support for their emotional well-being, especially in coping with anxiety, depression and their constant fear that the cancer will return. A Breast Cancer Care survey found 1 in 4 women (26%) found the end of treatment the hardest part of breast cancer and only 1 in 10 (10%) said they felt positive and ready to move on when they were discharged from hospital treatment. More than half (53%) struggled with anxiety at the end of treatment and nearly a third (31%) with depression. 

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) apply a more personalised approach towards cancer patients during their treatment and numerous research projects conducted have shown that Acupuncture and TCM can relieve some symptoms of cancer, such as pain, fatigue and hot flushes; relieve some side-effects of conventional treatments like nausea and vomiting; reduce the anxiety and stress and help the patient feel more balanced and with improved well-being,

If you wish to find out more about how Acupuncture and TCM can support you during your cancer treatment or post-treatment stages, please click the links below:

General Information on Acupuncture and Breast cancer

https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/comp_med/types/acupuncture

Acupuncture Versus Venlafaxine for the Management of Vasomotor Symptoms in Patients With Hormone Receptor– Positive Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

http://www.acupuncturemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Acupuncture_Paper_Komen_Grant_JCO-2009-23-5150v11.pdf

Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jennifer_Finnegan-John/publication/232739470_Acupuncture_for_Cancer-Related_Fatigue_in_Patients_With_Breast_Cancer_A_Pragmatic_Randomized_Controlled_Trial/links/568a984208ae1e63f1fbda05.pdf

Current Usage of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Breast Cancer—A Narrative Approach to the Experiences of Women with Breast Cancer in Australia—A Pilot Study

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5590056/

This October, let us work together to raise more awareness of

Breast  Cancer

September Highlights

WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH

There are currently 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK and the numbers are rising rapidly with an estimate of over one million by 2025. Alzheimer's disease is the commonest type of dementia (affecting around 60% of those with dementia), followed by vascular dementia (20–25%).

This September - World Alzheimer’s Month, if you are living with dementia or any of your family, or friends is in need of support with the condition we are here to share with you and anyone who is interested with latest research information on how Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Remedies help improve the memory and cognitive functions of Dementia patients..

If you wish to know more about this, please click on the links below:

Dementia by British Acupuncture Council

https://www.acupuncture.org.uk/a-to-z-of-conditions/a-to-z-of-conditions/3202-dementia.html

Chinese herbs could help relieve dementia symptoms: Study

https://startsat60.com/health/big-issues/dementia/chinese-herbs-dementia-study

Acupuncture Helps Dementia Patient Memory and Cognition

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