Lynne Pretty Acupuncturist

27/12/2023

Absolutely incredible. See for yourself what acupuncture does inside your body.

30/08/2023

Laughter really is good for your heart health ❤️

Unique research shows cardiovascular gains recorded in patients who were shown TV comedy

18/07/2023

An insight into the world of Chinese medicine.

Last week we posted about the fire element energy being either in excess or deficiency in the body and what kind of symptoms we might see when that happens…

This post is about a third energetic state, where the fire element is both deficient and excess within us, and it creates symptoms of what we call "false heat" in the body.

These are mainly heat signs, but are not full in nature, like those seen in a state of excess fire.

Symptoms might include flushed cheeks (not the whole face), night sweats, mouth sores, heat in palms of the hands & soles of the feet, hot flushes,
fatigue, difficulty sleeping, late afternoon fevers, big emotions, or feeling exhausted easily.

False fire is a deficiency condition from a depletion of Yin - the cooling, moisturising, calm, quiet energy in the body.

So when we identify these symptoms in ourselves or in our patients, we can choose specific acupuncture points, and / or offer lifestyle guidance to help us return to balance once more.

Want to learn more? Our next open days are on:

📆 Thursday 20th July - 12:30pm - 2:30pm | at the college
📆 Thursday 7th September - 7pm - 8:30pm | online

➡️ If you would like to book on to an open day, do so via messenger here - https://m.me/cicmcollege?ref=Open

📧 Or if you don't have messenger, just get in touch our lovely registrar Jo directly - jobrown@cicm.org.uk or on 01189 508 889

🏫 She can also arrange for you to have a tour around the college any time, at your convenience, so please don’t hesitate to ask!

💻 See more info about our BSc degree here - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/bsc-hons-acupuncture-degree

📣 And if you are already an acupuncturist, we would love for you to share this post with your patients too!

👍 Every like, comment, save and share helps us spread this amazing ancient wisdom with the wider world!

📕 Symptoms from “Wood Becomes Water; Chinese Medicine in Everyday Life” - Gail Reichstein.

06/07/2023

Most people don’t know this.

As we celebrate 75 years of the NHS, we are proud to see traditional acupuncture being used in mainstream healthcare settings, integrated with other care provision, for the benefit of patients. We have some fantastic examples of our members making a real difference in NHS settings and are excited about our ‘integrated projects’ work with primary care networks.

We thank everyone who is working hard to improve the recognition of acupuncture as an effective healthcare treatment.

02/05/2023

In my lifetime experience, one of the best decisions I have made is to study at this college. If you have the opportunity, grab it with both hands. You will have a career that will intrigue you forever.
Thankyou CICM

🌿 Each element within the five element cycle has its own key resonances.

🌱 We are now in the wood element season of spring - can you see the blossom on the trees, all the green buds and shoots growing?

🌳 This is the strong birthing and growth energy of spring and the wood element!

💚 No wonder the associated colour for this element is green - its deepening everywhere you look, right?!

🟢 These associations are often used diagnostically in the clinic room too, we can see this green tint on a patient's face as well!

🌲 This can help acupuncturists determine the state of balance within a person's five element cycle.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Want to know more about the fascinating world of acupuncture? Or would you like to become an acupuncturist?

💻 Book onto our next virtual open evening on Thursday 11th May at 7pm here now - https://m.me/cicmcollege?ref=Open

🏫 Or our next in-person Open Day is on Thursday 20th July.

☎️ But if you want come and have a look around at any time, just get in touch with our lovely registrar Jo on 01189 508 889

📧 Or email her at jobrown@cicm.org.uk

�See more info about our degree here - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/bsc-hons-acupuncture-degree

27/03/2023

Taking care of yourself is important, especially when you are looking after others.

Acupuncture Awareness week is here!

It might be a good time to talk to an acupuncturist about any health issues or concerns that you may have - It will be worth it!

25/03/2023

Taking care of yourself is important, especially when you are looking after others. Acupuncture Awareness week is here. It might be a good time to talk to an acupuncturist about any health issues
Or concerns that you may have. It will be worth it!

And we’re off!! Acupuncture Awareness Week 2023 has begun – a chance for us to collectively shout from the rooftops just how brilliant traditional acupuncture is!

We hope you’ll join us this week by reading, sharing, engaging and talking about the wonders of acupuncture.
https://bit.ly/3HTXt5g

06/02/2023

YIN to YANG ☯️
Have you noticed how there is more light seeping into our winter days. We are moving from winter into spring albeit slowly.

You might have a little more energy or feel more upbeat. Spring cleaning isn’t such a chore! It’s wonderful how the natural sunlight makes us feel.🔆🌅☀️

Go outside if you can, and embrace the sunshine, you will feel so much happier and healthier.

As we move forward into spring 🌳🎋 we can stay up later, and rise earlier, eat less heavy foods, and eat more greens. The spring season connects to the liver in Chinese medicine. Growth, rebirth and a movement upwards signifies nature coming back to life after the winter hibernation.
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24/01/2023

COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE is what’s trending right now.

1️⃣A safe effective way to feel and look younger.

2️⃣Acupuncture increase natural collagen production and is a safe natural alternative to Botox or fillers.

3️⃣Facial or cosmetic acupuncture treats the whole person, and it aims to slow the ageing process from within.

Look at my website for more details. Lynneprettyacupuncture.co.uk
Email Lynne@kjpclinics.co.uk
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22/01/2023

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR year of the rabbit. Peace prosperity and Longevity that’s what the rabbit symbolises. Let’s hope for a more reflective
Time ahead.

Happy lunar new year! 2023 is the year of the water rabbit 🌑 🐇 🌊

Commonly known as Chinese new year, today marks the start of the festival of spring celebrated in many Asian countries on the first new moon of the year.

Although the season surrounding us still feels wintery, this celebration signifies the end of the coldest and darkest winter days. Now is when we begin to feel a subtle hint of spring in the air and the first buds are seen. The days are lengthening and the temperature is rising as we begin to gently transition into the more yang aspect of the year.

Traditional celebrations include:
🧹'Sweeping the dust' to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new
🏮Decorating to keep evil away and encourage blessings, longevity & health
🧧Gift giving (especially money to children)
🍜Feasting with the whole family

How will you be celebrating?
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15/01/2023

Reposting

Acupuncture facts:

The thinnest acupuncture needle is about the thickness of the thickest human hair, that’s 1/4 thickness of a standard hypodermic needle

15/01/2023

Look at all these animals getting help from acupuncture. It’s wonderful to know it works for them too.