Category Archives: Women’s Wellness

7 reasons why acupuncture is good for a migraine

A systematic Cochrane review supports acupuncture for a migraine: A systematic review of acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis, conducted by Cochrane in 2016, included 4,985 participants in 25 randomised controlled trials, firmly placing it among the most well-studied treatments. The review found that adding acupuncture to symptomatic treatment of attacks reduces the frequency of headaches. Contrary […]

Carly’s success journey getting pregnant with PCOS

” After being diagnosed with PCOS and struggling with fertility issues for 2 years, I decided to take a holistic approach to my health issues and visit Dr Han. I opted for a course of acupuncture and herbs initially.

Trying to conceive? We could help

If you have been trying to conceive for 6 – 12 months without success you are probably starting to wonder why it’s not happening? You may have had some tests – and maybe there is an obvious reason or maybe not. There are a number of ways Chinese medicine may be able to help you. […]

Acupuncture work for menstrual cramps

Period pain is common and a normal part of your menstrual cycle. Up to 20% of women suffer from cramping severe enough to interfere with daily activities – and many menstruating women grimace through their pain in silence. For women who do speak up, their pain is often downplayed or ignored.

Chinese TuiNa(Acupressure) massage could relieve stiff joints in just THREE weeks

Neck pain could be caused by sleeping in an awkward position, having bad posture, or by using a computer for too long.

Acupuncture doubles chance of having a baby with IVF, study suggests

A British study, running by Homerton University Hospital in London, involved 160 couples suffering from fertility problems, found that rates of success were twice as high among those having acupuncture treatment.  Researchers found the women became more relaxed after time was invested in them.

Study shows Chinese herbs helps patients with type 2 diabetes

  According to Diabetes.co.uk , more than 2.7 million people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK, whilst a further 750,000 people are believed to have the symptoms but are yet to be diagnosed with the disease. Uncontrolled diabetes increases your risk of long-term health problems,even death significantly. On top of it , diabetes increases the risk of […]

Chinese herbs ‘better than drugs at relieving menstrual tension’

Daily Mail report:   A study involving nearly 3,500 women in several countries suggests that Chinese herbs might be more effective in relieving menstrual cramps than drugs, acupuncture or heat compression.