The Journal
Clear thinking for complex health conversations.
Measured, practical writing on acupuncture, treatment and health—without miracle claims or manufactured certainty.
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Anxiety and Panic: Recalibrating the Nervous System Through Acupuncture
Anxiety and panic attacks are frequently misunderstood as mere overthinking or emotional fragility. From a physiological perspective, however, they are more akin to a bodily alarm system that has been tuned to an excessive level of sensitivity. When the sympathetic nervous system tightens, it triggers a cascade of physical responses: a racing heart, chest tightness, tremors, sweating, dizziness, and a churning stomach. This is often exacerbated by the brain’s secondary interpretation of...
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London Migraine Treatment: Why Acupuncture Is a Better Long-Term Choice Than Painkillers
Most people who come into our clinic for migraines have the same story. They’ve spent years cycling through ibuprofen, triptans, and darkened rooms, hoping each attack will be the last. But eventually, the meds start feeling like a band-aid that’s losing its stick. You’re not just dealing with the throbbing pain anymore; you’re dealing with the brain fog, the stomach issues from too many tablets, and the constant anxiety of wondering when the next one will hit. It’s an exhausting way to live,...
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Menopausal Hot Flushes and Insomnia: Natural Alternatives When Hormone Therapy Is Not Suitable
Menopause often referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as "symptoms appearing before and after age changes", describes a series of somatic and psycho-emotional symptoms caused by the fluctuation or decline of hormones during this transitional period. Its clinical symptoms primarily manifest as palpitations and insomnia , dizziness and tinnitus, hot flushes and sweating, vexation and irritability, or depression and forgetfulness, tidal fever, general body aches, and oedema of the...
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The Gut-Brain Connection: Why Emotions Settle in the Stomach
Stomach pain, bloating , and a poor appetite often lead people to wonder: Is there something seriously wrong with my stomach? In reality, digestive symptoms aren't always caused by a structural illness; often, they are closely linked to emotional stress. At our London acupuncture clinic, it is common to see patients whose gut symptoms worsen during difficult periods. Acupuncture is frequently used alongside lifestyle advice to help regulate the autonomic nervous system , ease gastrointestinal...
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Why 30 Minutes? The Ancient Logic Behind Acupuncture Needle Retention
Have you ever wondered why, in the majority of clinical settings, acupuncture needles are retained for roughly 30 minutes? Is this half-hour standard merely a matter of convention, or is there a deeper rationale behind it? The answer is far from arbitrary. It is, in fact, rooted in the precise rhythms of the body's circulation — and, as it turns out, in a body of modern evidence that quietly points in a similar direction. In clinical acupuncture, treatment does not conclude the moment the...
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Ginger-Partitioned Moxibustion for Male Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia
Ginger-partitioned moxibustion is a commonly used and relatively gentle external therapy for regulating men's health. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, the priority is often to stabilise the foundation of vital qi and kidney essence : by supporting the body and strengthening the root; and secondly, by facilitating the smooth circulation of qi and blood to warm and invigorate the lower jiao. With Guanyuan (CV4) as the principal point, the following guide outlines the...
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Post-Christmas Gut Reset: 3 Acupressure Points to Ease Bloating & Reflux
Just after Christmas, many people may no longer be sitting at the dining table, yet their stomach still feels as if it is working overtime: upper abdominal bloating, constant belching, acid reflux, nausea, and even a bit of diarrhoea. Most of the time, this is not a serious illness, but simply the result of a few festive meals that were too rich, too fast, or too late, leaving the digestive system overloaded. You do not need to treat yourself like a patient. With a few everyday adjustments,...
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Jin Three-Needle acupuncture for nasal disorders
The Jin Three-Needle acupuncture was founded by Professor Jin Rui, a renowned acupuncture specialist at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. It has a clearly structured clinical system and a rigorous pattern-differentiation approach, and is widely used in the treatment of common conditions, including nasal disorders . Its core academic thinking stresses regulating the Shen as the guiding principle and point selection as the key. It highlights three-needle point combinations that are...
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Master Tung‘s Points Treatment: Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow , is a chronic painful condition caused by long-term, repetitive traction and overuse at the origin of the forearm wrist and finger extensor muscle group on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, it falls within the categories of tendon impediment and tendon injury. The core pathology is sustained local strain leading to poor movement of Qi and Blood, with stagnation and obstruction of the...
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6 Acupoints for Treating Acute Lumbar Sprain
Acute lumbar sprain is a very common cause of sudden low back pain. It typically happens when the body twists unexpectedly, when someone moves without proper control, or when lifting and carrying heavy objects causes a sharp lumbosacral strain. The result is a local soft-tissue injury involving structures such as muscles, fascia, ligaments, and the joint capsule, often with immediate pain and restricted movement. In practice, selecting points according to the exact pain location and the...
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