Sunny Worksop Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

23/02/2026

Dryness and Itchy Skin

A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective
Dry, itchy skin is a common and often frustrating condition. It may feel tight, rough, flaky, or persistently uncomfortable, and scratching can sometimes make it worse. While topical creams may offer temporary relief, many people find that the problem keeps returning.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), skin symptoms are seen as signs of internal imbalance rather than just a surface issue. Treatment focuses on addressing the root cause, not simply suppressing the itch.
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How TCM Understands Dry and Itchy Skin
According to TCM theory, healthy skin depends on proper nourishment, hydration, and circulation from within the body. Dryness and itching often relate to one or more of the following patterns:

Blood and Yin Deficiency
When the body lacks sufficient blood or fluids, the skin is not adequately nourished. This commonly leads to dryness, fine scaling, and itching that is worse at night.

Wind in the Skin
“Wind” in TCM refers to symptoms that move or change quickly. Itching that shifts location or comes and goes may be linked to this pattern, often combined with dryness.

Heat Drying the Skin
Internal heat can consume body fluids, leaving the skin dry, inflamed, or sensitive. This may be associated with redness, irritation, or a burning sensation.

Underlying Organ Imbalance
The Lung, Liver, and Spleen systems all play a role in skin health. Weak digestion, stress, or long-term illness can affect these systems and show up as persistent skin problems.
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How TCM Treatment Can Help
TCM treatment is personalised and holistic, aiming to restore balance throughout the body while relieving skin symptoms.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture helps regulate circulation, calm irritation, and support the organs involved in skin health. Many patients find that itching reduces and skin comfort improves over time.

Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal formulas are carefully selected to nourish blood and fluids, clear heat, and relieve itching. These are tailored to each individual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Dietary and Lifestyle Advice
Simple guidance on diet, hydration, stress management, and skincare routines can support treatment and help prevent recurrence.
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A Gentle, Whole-Body Approach
TCM offers a natural, non-invasive way to manage dry and itchy skin—especially for those looking for long-term improvement rather than short-term relief. Treatment is designed to work alongside your body, supporting overall wellbeing as well as skin health.

If you experience ongoing dryness or itching, a professional TCM consultation can help identify the underlying cause and create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.

09/01/2026

TCM for Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GORD, is a digestive disorder where stomach acid moves back up into the oesophagus (the food pipe). This reflux can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as:
• A burning sensation in the chest (heartburn)
• Sour taste in the mouth
• Bloating or nausea
• A feeling of food or fluid rising into the throat
While occasional reflux can happen to anyone, frequent or persistent symptoms may indicate an underlying imbalance that needs attention.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a natural, holistic approach to acid reflux (GORD) by treating the underlying digestive imbalance, not just suppressing stomach acid.

How TCM helps acid reflux
In TCM, reflux is often linked to disharmony between the Stomach, Spleen, and Liver, commonly aggravated by stress, irregular eating, or poor digestion. Treatment aims to:
• Encourage food and acid to move downward naturally
• Reduce heartburn, regurgitation, and bloating
• Calm the digestive system and support long-term gut health

TCM treatments for acid reflux
• Acupuncture to regulate digestion and reduce reflux episodes
• Chinese herbal medicine prescribed to protect the stomach and rebalance digestion
• Diet and lifestyle advice adapted for modern UK living

A safe, complementary option
TCM is suitable for people in the UK who:
• Have ongoing acid reflux despite medication
• Prefer a drug-free, whole-body approach
• Want supportive care alongside conventional treatment

At our modern UK-based TCM clinic, all treatments are personalised, professional, and patient-focused, helping you manage acid reflux gently and effectively.

11/12/2025

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can develop gradually, often starting as a mild discomfort before progressing into persistent pain, stiffness, or weakness. Whether it stems from computer work, manual labour, sports, or everyday activities, RSI can significantly affect your quality of life. At our clinic, we use Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture to support healing in a gentle, holistic, and targeted way.

How TCM Understands RSI
In TCM, RSI is often linked to a combination of local stagnation—where circulation of Qi and blood becomes restricted in the affected area—and underlying patterns such as muscle tension, inflammation, or weakness of the tendons. Over time, repetitive movements create micro-traumas that the body struggles to repair efficiently.

Our role is to restore healthy circulation, reduce inflammation, and support the body’s natural ability to heal and strengthen the affected tissues.

How Acupuncture Helps
Acupuncture is a highly effective treatment for many types of RSI, including:
• Tendonitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tennis or golfer’s elbow
• Shoulder or neck strain
• Hand and wrist overuse injuries

By placing fine, sterile needles at specific points, acupuncture can:
• Reduce pain and inflammation
• Relax tight muscles
• Improve blood flow to support tissue repair
• Calm nerve irritation
• Enhance mobility and function

Supporting Therapies
Depending on the nature of your RSI, your practitioner may combine acupuncture with other TCM therapies such as:
• Herbal medicine to reduce inflammation and nourish tendons
• Cupping to improve local circulation
• Heat therapy (moxibustion) for stubborn stiffness

This integrated approach allows us to address both the symptoms and the underlying causes of your condition.

What to Expect
Your practitioner will begin with a detailed consultation to understand your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history. Together, we will create a personalised treatment plan aimed at relieving pain, restoring movement, and preventing recurrence.

If you’re experiencing ongoing discomfort from repetitive strain, you don’t have to manage it alone. Get in touch today to arrange your initial consultation and find out how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can support your recovery.

28/11/2025

Cold-Damp Type Common Cold in TCM

Cold-damp type colds are common during chilly or humid weather, or after long periods in air-conditioned environments. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this pattern occurs when cold and dampness block the body’s qi, affecting immunity and digestion.

Common Symptoms
• Heavy head, tiredness and body ache
• Nasal congestion with clear, watery mucus
• Mild throat discomfort
• Feeling cold with little or no sweating
• Chest heaviness, poor appetite or slight nausea
• Clear urine and softer stools

What Causes It?
Cold-damp colds often develop after exposure to cold, wet weather, getting caught in the rain, wearing insufficient clothing, or having a naturally weaker digestive system that allows dampness to accumulate.

How TCM Helps
TCM aims to dispel cold, resolve dampness and support the body’s natural defences through:
a) Herbal Medicine – personalised formulas to warm, transform dampness and ease symptoms.

b) Acupuncture – targeted points to relieve heaviness, improve circulation and speed recovery.

c) Lifestyle Care – keeping warm, avoiding cold foods and choosing light, nourishing meals.

When to Seek Help
If your symptoms match this pattern or linger longer than expected, our registered TCM practitioners can provide individualised treatment to help you recover comfortably and prevent recurrence.

27/07/2023

20/06/2023

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10/06/2023

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03/06/2023

24/05/2023

芒種(Grain in Ear)

今次post來自Amiee Workshop 藝文作坊(http://www.facebook.com/amieeworkshop)的畫師Amiee的無限創意及精細畫功的和諧節氣粉彩畫！絮絮成片的穀類農作物，農田遠處的一間有古代特式的磚屋，還有金黃色的天空，帶出農村生活的務實及簡樸生活。

今年芒種的日子是 6月6日。
芒種也有另一說法：「忙種」，意思是代表最適合播種有芒的穀類農作物的時間，是農民的播種、下田最為繁忙的時機。

氣候特點
開始進入梅雨時節，空氣潮濕，天氣悶熱，容易滋生蚊蟲。
濕熱之氣到處彌漫，濕性重濁，人體內的汗液無法通暢地發散出來，濕邪易傷腎氣、困腸胃，使人感到食慾不振，四肢及精神困倦。

生活養生妙法
「補脾胃，少寒涼」
過食寒涼的食物，會引致脾胃功能下降，胃黏膜快速收縮，會容易出現月腸痙攣、腹脹或腹瀉等消化系統不適的情況。雖然芒種時節天氣較前悶熱，但也避免貪吃生冷食物。

多飲水
氣候悶熱的芒種時節，人體出汗較多，建議可以湯粥、新鮮蔬果汁及清水去補充身體水分。

食療「赤小豆薏苡仁粥」
赤小豆20 克、薏苡仁30 克，粳米100 克，
一同入鍋煮成粥，分次食之。
赤小豆性平，有益脾胃，能利濕行水；薏苡仁甘淡、微寒，能健脾養胃、利濕舒筋；粳米即日常所食的大米，味甘性平，和胃健脾、除煩渴、止瀉痢。三者同煮成餐，為平補的佳品，只是孕婦不宜食。

This year the day of Grain in Ear is June 6th.
There is another saying about awn seeds: "busy planting", which means that it represents the most suitable time for sowing cereal crops with awns, and it is the busiest time for farmers to sow seeds and go to the fields.

Climate characteristics
Beginning to enter the rainy season, the air is humid and the weather is sultry, which is easy to breed mosquitoes.
Damp heat permeates everywhere, and the dampness is heavy and turbid. The sweat in the human body cannot be dissipated smoothly. Dampness can easily damage the kidney qi, trap the stomach, make people feel loss of appetite, and let the limbs and spirit feel drowsy.

Life regimen
"Replenish the spleen and stomach, reduce coldness"
Excessive eating of cold food will lead to a decline in the function of the spleen and stomach, rapid contraction of the gastric mucosa, and prone to digestive system discomfort such as menstrual cramps, abdominal distension, or diarrhea. Although the weather in Eargrass season is hotter than before, avoid gluttony on raw and cold food.

Drink more water
During the sultry mango season, the body sweats a lot. It is recommended to replenish body water with soup, porridge, fresh vegetable juice and water.

"Chixiaodou Coix Seed Porridge"
20 grams of Chixiaodou, 30 grams of coix seed, 100 grams of japonica rice.
Put them into the pot together to make porridge, and eat them in batches.
Chixiaodou is flat in nature, beneficial to the spleen and stomach, and can promote dampness and flow water; coix seed is sweet and light, slightly cold, can strengthen the spleen and stomach, dampness and relax tendons; japonica rice is the rice that is eaten daily, sweet in taste and flat in nature, harmonizes the stomach, invigorates the spleen, and eliminates troubles Thirst, diarrhea and dysentery. The three are cooked together into a meal, which is a good food for tonic, but it is not suitable for pregnant women.

06/05/2023

立夏 (Summer commences)

今天收到24張中國傳統節氣的和諧粉彩畫作! 感謝來自Amiee Workshop 藝文作坊(http://www.facebook.com/amieeworkshop)的畫師Amiee的無限創意及精細畫功! 樸素得來又能表逹各節氣的特式. 就好像那張 "立夏" 作品. 碧綠而圓大的荷葉, 翠綠的荷梗, 鮮粉紅的開放中的荷花, 帶出萬物開始旺盛生長的境況. 同時荷花盛開之時正是代表夏天正式的來臨 : 溫度明顯升高，炎暑將臨，雷雨增多之際.

望著在湖面清雅的荷花, 讓人有種安靜養心的感動. 如何養心 ? 關鍵在於增酸減苦的飲食原則.

天氣漸熱後，人體出汗多易失津液（水份），可適當吃酸味食物，如番茄、檸檬、草莓、葡萄、山楂、菠蘿之類，酸性收斂，既可預防流汗過多而耗氣傷陰，且能生津解渴，健胃消食。

Received 24 harmonious pastel paintings of traditional Chinese solar terms today! Thanks to the painter Amiee from Amiee Workshop (https://www.facebook.com/amieeworkshop) for her infinite creativity and fine painting skills! It shows the special patterns of each solar term. It is like the work of "Li Xia". The green and round lotus leaves, the emerald green lotus stalks, and the bright pink lotus flowers in bloom bring out the environment where everything begins to grow vigorously. At the same time, the lotus flowers are in full bloom The time is the official arrival of summer: the temperature rises significantly, the heat is approaching, and thunderstorms are increasing.

Looking at the elegant lotus flowers on the lake, one is moved to calm and nourish the mind. How to nourish the mind? The key lies in the diet principle of increasing acidity and reducing bitterness.

When the weather gets hotter, the human body sweats more and easily loses body fluid (water). Eat sour foods, such as tomatoes, lemons, strawberries, grapes, hawthorns, pineapples, etc. The acidity will astringe, which can prevent excessive sweating and gas consumption Injure yin, and can produce body fluid to quench thirst, invigorate stomach and eliminate food.

19/03/2023

Photos taken by Jason and his wife