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Scarring is a naturally occurring process in response to injury/ surgery. It is the body’s attempt to re-organise and re-connect the damaged tissue. Inflammatory conditions such as endometriosis can cause adhesions which are similar to scars, however, these are pathological rather than physiological. Similar adhesions can also form internally post operation.The fibrous scar tissue can take… Continue reading The importance of healing scars

Disease can be divided into two main categories: acute and chronic. While acute conditions may be resolved relatively quickly, chronic illness often requires consistency in treatment. I will explain why consistency is so important from the perspective of an acupuncturist, however, I believe that practitioners of other modalities may share a similar view. In an… Continue reading Keeping the thread of continuity in treatment

For so many people acupuncture is an unknown thing. It seems as a strange thing they don’t understand and therefore they avoid using it as a tool for their own health and wellbeing. I can understand that it may seem as a strange concept to stick needles in someone and expect them to get better!… Continue reading Your acupuncturist is your body’s electrician!