It's getting to be that time of year again, when for some hay fever sufferers the first symptoms are triggered by tree pollens! Hay fever symptoms, or any seasonal allergy, cause misery for millions during the spring and summer months. Acupuncturists have long considered acupuncture to be beneficial and now our opinion is being confirmed by research, as you can see from this German study.
My experience is that patients do best if they start treatment a week or two before their first symptoms appear but, even if you leave it later, there is still a benefit, and a reduction in the quantity of antihistamines needed. In succeeding years, less treatment is needed to create the same benefit.
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Hello Magazine has this week published Kate's Nine Point Pregnancy Plan. Apparently, the Duchess of Cambridge has recovered from the worst of her morning sickness, for which she was hospitalised for a short time. Sadly, she is said to be continuing to suffer from nausea associated with eating, which can be very hard. Any pregnant woman is very aware of the importance of adequate nutrition for her developing baby, and nausea makes most food seem repellent rather than appealing. I have had a number of patients over the years who have experienced severe morning sickness, including the persistent vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) which afflicted Kate. The worst thing about this kind of "morning" sickness is that it continues all day long and can last the whole nine months.
Because acupuncture works on the neurophysiological systems of the body, it is often highly effective for nausea and vomiting, at any age. I have treated elderly people with persistent nausea, not just pregnant women, although mothers-to-be are the group I most often see in clinic. I hope Kate is able to find help for her food associated nausea so that she can enjoy the rest of her pregnancy.
Acupuncture is completely safe at every stage of pregnancy, when given by a qualified practitioner. For more information see this press release from the Britsih Acupuncture Council.
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Acupuncture Awareness Week begins on
25th February.
I shall be offering FREE 20-minute consultations at both my practices. Find out if there is a time that suits you, by phoning
0117 970 6390 for consultations in Clifton, Bristol or
01747 851 726 for consultations in Shaftesbury.
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It's getting to be that time of year again, when for some hay fever sufferers the first symptoms are triggered by tree pollens! Hay fever symptoms, or any seasonal allergy, cause misery for millions during the spring and summer months. Acupuncturists have long considered acupuncture to be beneficial and now our opinion is being confirmed by research, as you can see from this German study.
