Chelsea Natural Health Improve your Sleep with Acupuncture 😴 There is a reason that you may feel as if you are falling apart after being up all night long, – it’s because you are! Kind of literally!….Hormones that get you through your daily activities, namely Cortisol – make your body breakdown and use its resources to go … Read more
I thought I would share this article to explain the difference between having a massage and receiving Shiatsu therapy. With massage, you are mostly naked and in some cases oils are used. You may go in with a particular issue you wish treated out or you go merely to relax with the intention of … Read more
A warm smoothie? You read it right! I’ve given a smoothie a winter makeover to soothe your soul and warm your immune system at the same time! INGREDIENTS 1 pears, chopped 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tsp maple syrup 2 tsp … Read more
As we all know a good night sleep is irreplaceable. After a deep, nourishing sleep we wake up feeling refreshed, alert, feeling and looking good and perform well during the day. If we were to follow our natural body clock we would aim to go to sleep before midnight, preferably at 10pm … Read more
Acupuncture has proven to be successful in treating acid reflux. Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GERD or GORD) is a common relapsing condition caused by weakness of cardiac valve/sphincter which as a result of its weakness cannot close properly. This causes exposure of the lower oesophagus to refluxed gastric fluids. From chinese medicine point of view, cardiac … Read more
Embryo Implantation & the Ideal Uterine Lining Explained There are a number of factors that play a crucial role as to whether an embryo will successfully implant or not. – Namely, a receptive uterine lining which provides a good environment for the embryo to latch onto. The endometrium is affected by hormones, the immune system, … Read more
In Shiatsu terms SPRING responds to the element of WOOD in the 5-element cycle and is linked with growth and pushing upwards and outwards. It’s all about fresh new beginnings, the start of new projects and beginnings of life. When our WOOD energy is balanced and flowing we feel full of energy … Read more
Hay fever is an allergic condition manifesting as sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. It affects its sufferers anytime from spring to late autumn due to allergic reaction to tree, grass or weed pollen. Western medicine currently does not have a cure for hay fever and offers medications – antihistamins and corticosteroids … Read more
Acupuncture works with the energy flow within the human body which is necessary for vibrant health. In treating back pain acupuncture provides soothing properties to strengthen the system and releases natural anti-inflammatory properties into the area of discomfort. Back pain is a common ailment which can affect people at any age. It can occur … Read more
Migraines are severe headache disorders which can last for 4-72 hours and involve pain of moderate to severe intensity (IHS 2004). According to the British Acupuncture Council research, acupuncture can be used successfully as prevention as well as to alleviate symptoms in acute attacks (Li 2009). From an acupuncture point of view, migraines are … Read more