Good Luck to any of you who may be heading to Drogheda this weekend to run the in the annual Boyne 10km! Here are some oil blends you can use before and after your run! For a pre-marathon rub that helps to loosen-up and warm the muscles, add; 8 drops of Rosemary which relieves pain, stimulates the mind and body, and has a warming effect on the muscles , 4 drops lavender; anti-inflammatory effects, relieves pain, relaxes spasms, and brings mental...

How can acupuncture help you achieve a pregnancy? At Cornell Medical Centre, the scientists there believe that acupunctures positive effect on boosting fertility may be due to its ability to increase the blood flow to the uterus thus increasing endometrial thickness. They also believe that it can increase endorphin production,regulate the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian axis while lowering the negative effects of stress hormones. Together all...

A question I have been asked on occasion is; ‘what do you think TCM’s greatest acheivements are to date?’ The list below is what I believe to be the strength, power and the healing ability of Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Throw in its huge ability to ease pain on both the mental/emotional level and the physical body and I guess this list could be nearly considered finished. TCM’s Great achievements: 1)Emphasis on...

Are you struggling to study and deal with your stress levels too? Did you know that Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine can help optimize your brain power, improve memory and concentration issues whilst help reduce your stress levels? It’s hard to believe but in countries like Ethiopia where Chinese medicine is a huge cornerstone of their everyday medicine, it is quite normal to attend a TCM professional like me to get help with all of...