"Newmoon" Profile

I have been reading recently about how memories of traumatic incidents can be retained in the Amygdala in the brain, causing anxiety, panic, ptsd etc. I have been looking into the auricular acupuncture points for the endocrine system and am...

I have always needled points on the spine in an upwards direction, with a shallow insertion between the vertebrae. This is the way I was taught to needle over the spine. However, I have noted a few texts which state...

Please could you tell me if acupuncture can cause nerve damage and, if so, is this usually permanent or temporary? I have seen a number of articles on the internet stating that nerve damage can occur and also people stating...

Hello I just wondered if anybody knows about Bach Flower Remedies. I am interested to know which is the best remedy to treat Social Anxiety/Phobia. I read on the internet somebody suggested Crab Apple but other people have said Holly,...

I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in my left foot and have been in quite a lot of pain with it for about 18 months. It hurts when I walk or put any pressure on it. I am a...

Hello I am a first year Acupuncture student and I wondered if anyone has any advice on learning the points and meridians. I have a practical coming up where I have to identify a selection of points and I also...

I believe that DU20 and Shishencong are useful points in the recovery of stroke as they directly stimulate the Pituitary and increase brain function. Also Yintang can aid relaxation and improve mental clarity.I never use electrical stimulation though so I...

I do believe I received an excellent training in TCM from my University and completed many hours of clinical practice in which I obtained good results with patients. When I graduated from University I was very confident in my ability...

Thank you for your replies. My course was a 3 year BSc degree with highly renowned TCM doctors, and while we did have lots of clinical practice, we were not always supervised a great deal, and it was never mentioned...

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your replies. They did help to put my mind at rest somewhat.I have now graduated from University and am in my first few weeks of practice, which I am finding daunting...

Thank you very much for all your replies. Erica - I decided to take your advice and try the Australian Bush Flower essence. I looked on their website and ordered a bottle of Confid Essence to try. I have to...

Thank you so much for your useful advice, it has put my mind at rest somewhat. I will keep at it with the points and meridians. N