Jennie Chew Acupuncturist

27/11/2025

4 aromatherapy benefits for older adults

“Essential oils are potent plant oils that, when inhaled, can immediately affect how we feel,” says Elizabeth Ko, MD, medical director of the UCLA Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative. Aromatherapy — the act of inhaling an essential oil — can be an effective complementary treatment for anyone. But older adults may find aromatherapy especially helpful if they have chronic pain, trouble sleeping or are worried about cognitive decline.

If you want to try it out to complement your current treatment, please do contact us.

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Aromatherapy benefits make it an effective complementary therapy. Using essential oils can help aging adults with sleep, pain, cognition and mental health.

31/10/2025

Do you suffer from:
Swelling and fluid retention?
Stress and require assistance with relaxation?
Want to improve your skin health?
Want to accelerate healing post-surgery or injury?

Contact me to see if Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) or acupuncture is suitable for you.

You can read more about MLD here:

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle massage technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to reduce swelling, promote detoxification, and support healing.

17/10/2025

Study: Acupuncture and Diet for Type 2 Diabetes

Key Findings

Results demonstrated that acupuncture combined with an anti-inflammatory diet was more effective than diet alone or standard care in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, lowering HbA1C levels, and decreasing abdominal obesity.

Specifically, the combination therapy led to approximately a 20% reduction...

Read the article here:

Editor’s Note: This is the latest article in a new column from the Society for Acupuncture Research (www.acupunctureresearch.org), offering research insights relevant to acupuncture practitioners.

05/10/2025

More people turn to acupuncture for back pain as study shows relief

With nearly a quarter of all adults experiencing chronic back pain, many Americans are now seeking alternatives to opioids for meaningful relief.

A recent study, "BackInAction," shows that manual acupuncture treatments can be an effective pain treatment for adults. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study compared usual medical care such as medications or physical therapy, to similar care plus acupuncture.

A NIH-funded study shows acupuncture treatments significantly reduce chronic low back pain and disability in adults 65 and older compared to usual medical care alone.

30/09/2025

Acupuncture is an Effective Treatment for Back Pain in Seniors

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for back pain in older people, according to new research.

Chronic back pain for the study participants (aged 65 and older) showed greater improvement—in both physical function and reduced pain—when treated with the traditional Chinese method of inserting needles into specific meridians on the body, when compared to common medical care, according to new research.

You can read more about it here

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for back pain in aging seniors, according to researchers who are pushing for Medicare coverage.

11/09/2025

Acupuncture gives Margate nan Kym chance to hold her grandson again

Kym said: “When they suggested acupuncture I was a little bit sceptical, but I would have tried anything to relieve the pain so all I could do was hope that it would help.

“After my first acupuncture session, I found myself able to move again. It was like someone had taken a collar off of my neck so I could turn again. It felt like a miracle.

Today (September 8) is World Physiotherapy Day. The theme for 2025 focuses on the role of physiotherapy and physical activity in healthy ageing, with a particular emphasis on preventing frailty and…

31/08/2025

Acupuncture For Macular Degeneration Improves Vision

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in PLOS ONE examined the efficacy of acupuncture in treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. The study analyzed nine randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a total of 508 participants, assessing the impact of acupuncture on visual acuity, central macular thickness (CMT), and overall treatment effectiveness.

You can read the article here

A recent study examined the efficacy of acupuncture in treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.

19/08/2025

Acupuncture facials - also known as cosmetic acupuncture - are gaining serious traction in the world of holistic skincare, and not just because celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by them.

🌿 What Are Acupuncture Facials?
Cosmetic acupuncture involves inserting ultra-fine needles (about one-fifth the size of typical hypodermic needles) into strategic points on the face, and sometimes the body, to stimulate:

Collagen production 🧬
Blood circulation 💉
Skin tone and elasticity ✨
Overall energy flow (Qi) 🌬️

And unlike Botox or fillers, this method is entirely natural and rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It’s often part of a broader wellness routine that addresses stress, digestion, and sleep; factors that directly impact skin health.

Promising a natural glow without injectables, cosmetic acupuncture is the holistic beauty treatment gaining fans from celebrities to Gen Z.

27/07/2025

Benefits of Chinese Herbal medicine

Ischemic stroke (IS) is a devastating disease with high disability and mortality rates worldwide. Despite advances in medical treatment, managing IS remains a significant challenge. In China, traditional Chinese herbal medicines (TCHMs) are often sought as alternative pharmacotherapies for both prevention and rehabilitation because of their proven efficacy and relatively low incidence of adverse reactions. While TCHMs do have certain limitations, their value cannot be overlooked.

These findings suggest that TCHMs can treat IS through various pharmacological mechanisms, mainly anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, antioxidative stress, and mitochondrial regulatory mechanisms.

You can read more about the study here

04/07/2025

🌿 Exciting News! 🌿

I am thrilled to announce that after 3 years of dedicated study, I have officially completed my Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Herbalist course! 🎉

This deep dive into the wisdom of TCM herbs has enriched my practice with powerful tools to support holistic healing—balancing mind, body, and spirit for true well-being. Now, I can offer even more personalized, root-cause-focused care to help you thrive naturally.

Whether it's boosting energy, easing stress, improving digestion, or enhancing resilience, herbal medicine is a beautiful complement to the therapies I already offer. I can’t wait to integrate this ancient wisdom into your wellness journey!

Here’s to deeper healing, vibrant health, and new possibilities! 🌱💛

05/06/2025

I tried acupuncture and had an unexpected experience - it was astonishing

The first session alleviated the pain and restriction I’d been feeling in my left arm area - and also left me feeling more grounded than I’d felt for a while - but during my second visit, something unexpected happened

Read about Katie Oborn's experience here:

I decided to try out acupuncture for the first time, and during the second acupuncture treatment, something happened that left me surprised.

18/05/2025

Case report and literature review: Acupuncture might enhance word recognition scores in a patient with hearing loss

Conclusion: Acupuncture might serve as a promising treatment choice for improving word recognition scores in individuals suffering from hearing loss

BackgroundSensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a hearing disorder caused by damage to the inner ear, the auditory centers, or the auditory nerve in the brain...