The London Acupuncturist

10/08/2025

Unlock the secret to achieving your weight loss goals naturally! Discover how acupuncture influences your gut health and metabolism through the microbiota–gut–brain axis. Read more about this essential connection and transform your wellness journey today: https://wix.to/pqxUjtd

A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition (Ma et al., 2025) reveals that acupuncture for weight loss works through some of the same biological pathways as nutrition—specifically, the microbiota–gut–brain axis (MGBA), a robust system that regulates digestion, appetite, metabolism, and eve...

22/07/2025

Acupuncture Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes Management:

A comprehensive review of 21 clinical trials involving over 2,000 participants reveals encouraging results for acupuncture as a complementary treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Key findings:
• Significant improvements in blood glucose control (fasting glucose, HbA1c, post-meal glucose)
• Better insulin sensitivity and reduced insulin resistance
• Improved cholesterol levels (higher HDL, lower LDL)
• Modest BMI reductions

The research suggests acupuncture could be particularly beneficial when combined with conventional diabetes treatments, especially for newly diagnosed patients.

While more large-scale studies are needed, this evidence points to acupuncture as a promising addition to comprehensive diabetes care.

Read the article in Diabetes UK

Recent research suggests that acupuncture may offer measurable benefits for individuals living…

03/07/2025

Acupuncture & Chronic Fatigue:
New Research Shows Real Promise

Feeling constantly exhausted, even after rest? You’re not alone—and there’s growing evidence that acupuncture may help.

A recent study (June 2025) showed that daily acupuncture for four weeks led to:
🌿 Less fatigue
🌿 Improved sleep
🌿 Lower inflammation (IL‑6 & IFN‑γ)

The treatment focused on points linked to the brain and kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine—a system designed to restore deep vitality.

At Health Tree Acupuncture, we support people living with CFS and chronic exhaustion through affordable, accessible treatment in our welcoming community clinic.

📍Bethnal Green
🧡 Gentle, grounded care you can trust.

01/07/2025

At The London Acupuncturist, we regularly support individuals and couples navigating fertility treatment—and a major new study confirms what many of our patients already know: combining acupuncture and herbal medicine with IVF can significantly improve your chances of success. Read our latest blog post about this significant study.

https://www.healthtreeacupuncture.com/post/can-acupuncture-and-herbal-medicine-improve-ivf-success-a-major-new-study-says-yes

01/07/2025

Extraordinary Archaeological Discovery!

Archaeologists uncover the world's earliest known steel acupuncture needles in the 2,000‑year‑old tomb of the Marquis of Haihun in Jiangxi Province, China. Thought to be a set of “Nine Needles,” these ultra‑fine medical instruments (just ~0.3–0.5 mm wide) were stored in a jade tube inside a gilded lacquer box .

Expert metallurgical analysis shows they were made using advanced steel‑making techniques nearly two millennia ago—allowing precision, slenderness, and hygiene superior to materials like iron or gold .

This remarkable find not only pushes back the known origins of acupuncture tools but also underscores the sophistication of Western Han Dynasty craftsmanship and early Chinese medical science. 🧠🩺

17/06/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.
Stress and anxiety can build up quietly—until they start affecting your sleep, digestion, mood or even your cycle.

Here are a few gentle, effective ways to support your nervous system between acupuncture sessions:

🫁 Breathe slowly + deeply – Try 4-4-6 breathing: in for 4, hold for 4, out for 6.

🌿 Get outside daily – Natural light + green spaces calm the body and clear the mind.

📱 Take screen breaks – Even 10 minutes away from devices helps reduce nervous system overload.

🫖 Swap coffee for herbal tea – Chamomile, lemon balm or rose can soothe anxious tension.

📓 Try a brain dump – Journaling helps move thoughts out of your head and onto paper.

Acupuncture works alongside these practices to regulate your stress response and bring your body back into balance. 🌱

📍Need extra support? Book a calming treatment via the link in bio☝️

16/06/2025

Wired, worn out, or somewhere in between?

Your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode.

Acupuncture is a gentle, effective way to calm the chaos—easing overwhelm, reducing stress, and helping you feel more grounded and balanced again. 🧘‍♀️✨

Feel calmer, sleep deeper, and cope better—naturally.

📍Book your session via the link in bio.

15/06/2025

Wondering what acupuncture can help with? From stress to digestion, periods to pain—acupuncture supports your whole system. Let’s take a look☝️

🌿 Stress, Anxiety + Burnout

🩸 Hormonal Health + Period Problems

🤰 Fertility + IVF Support

🧠 Headaches + Migraines

🛌 Insomnia + Sleep Issues

🌬️ Sinus + Allergies

💩 Digestion + IBS

💥 Chronic Pain + Injury Recovery

12/06/2025

I offer affordable, community-focused acupuncture in calm, supportive spaces across central London.

Whether you're working on your health goals, managing stress, or just in need of a reset, you're welcome to book in. 💛

📍Bethnal Green Monday & Friday

📍Paddington Tuesday

📍Hoxton Wednesday

📍 Camberwell Thursday

💷 Low-cost

Booking is open via the links in bio or at the www.londonacupuncturist.com

Let’s get you feeling better. 🌿

10/06/2025

✨TUESDAYS IN PADDINGTON✨
You can now find me every Tuesday at Get Well Clinics in Paddington — offering affordable, community-focused acupuncture in a calm, supportive space.

Whether you're working on your health goals, managing stress, or just in need of a reset, you're welcome to book in.

🕰️ Tuesday afternoons
📍Paddington location
💷 Low-cost

Booking is open via the link in bio or at getwellclinics.co.uk
Let’s get you feeling better. 🌿

28/02/2024

Auricular acupuncture, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and offered as an integrative practice since 2006 by the SUS (Sistema Única de Saúde), Brazil's national health service, is safe for patients with depression and effectively reduces symptoms of this mental health disorder, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL).

Auricular acupuncture, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and offered as an integrative practice since 2006 by the SUS (Sistema Única de Saúde), Brazil's national health service, is safe for patients with depression and effectively reduces symptoms of this mental health disorder, a...

20/02/2024

Acupuncture May Reduce Stroke Risk for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Research shows that acupuncture may be able to reduce the heightened risk of stroke in those with rheumatoid arthritis.