Winter – Season of the Water Element

Winter – Season of the Water Element

In Chinese Medicine, Winter is governed by the Water Element – Acupuncturist Julie Kelham explains what this means for our health and wellbeing     At the core of Chinese Medicine is the principle that nature is governed by Yin/Yang and the five elements:...
Autumn – The Season of the Metal Element

Autumn – The Season of the Metal Element

Energy from the metal element can help boost our immune system, allow us to prepare for the winter ahead, and give us strength to deal with grief through these challenging times – as Acupuncturist Julie Kelham explains   At the core of Chinese Medicine is the...
Summer – Season of Fire Element

Summer – Season of Fire Element

In Chinese Medicine, Summer is the season of the Fire element – a time for expanding and growing. As we adapt to new circumstances with the easing of lockdown, now can be a great time for some acupuncture, as Julie Kelham explains     Fire element At the...
Acupuncture and Treating Anxiety

Acupuncture and Treating Anxiety

Julie Kelham gives us an insight into how acupuncture works to calm anxiety There is a complex relationship between the different associated patterns and causes of anxiety in Chinese Medicine. Emotional stress is an understandable main cause arising from a whole range...