Today is Chūnfēn, also known as Spring or Vernal Equinox. Chūnfēn is the fourth solar term. It occurs annually on March 20th and signals an equal length of day and night—a pivotal turning point from yin to yang.
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Did you know that an estimated 1 in 10 women in the UK have endometriosis, with the average time for a diagnosis following the onset of symptoms currently eight years?
Today is Jīngzhé 惊蛰, also known as Awakening Insects. Jīngzhé is the third solar term. It occurs annually around March 7th and signals a rise in temperature and increased rainfall.
Today is Yu Shui 雨 水, also known as ‘Rain Water’. Yu Shui is the second solar term, which occurs annually between February 18th and 20th. Following the ‘Beginning of Spring’, the southeast wind begins to blow, and rain...
"There's no real evidence to suggest that acupuncture really works." Let's evaluate how statements like this are inherently flawed and point to a continued lack of awareness of and potential bias against research showing the efficacy and effectiveness of acupuncture.
On February 5th, 2023, we enter the period of Lìchūn 立春, also known as 'the beginning of Spring'. Lìchūn is the first solar term. It occurs annually between February 3rd and 5th and signifies the beginning of Spring.
On September 8th, we entered the period of Báilù, also known as ‘White Dew’. Báilù is the fifteenth solar term, which occurs annually around September 8th. White Dew indicates the true beginning of autumn.
At Acupuncture West London, we are very concerned following the news of the injury caused to Ellen White by an elite Sports Physiotherapist, who was practising 'dry needling'.
What's the difference between acupuncture and dry needling? It's an excellent and essential question for anyone looking to try acupuncture and find the right practitioner. Let's explore them both.
On August 24th, 2022, we entered the period of Chùshǔ 处暑, also known as 'Heat Ceasing' or 'End of Heat'. Chùshǔ is the fourteenth solar term and the first node of autumn. It occurs annually on August 24th and...
