Acupuncture Ireland

29/10/2024

Short Course – Application of Chinese Medicine for COVID-19 Related Symptoms – Live Zoom Lectures/Demonstrations

The course will start in January 2025, with a fee of €50.

Feel free to share with colleagues and other TCM practitioners who might be interested.

15/12/2023

The 20th World Congress of Chinese Medicine & The 5th General Assembly of WFCMS (World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies) took place recently.

Following this congress and the 5th General Assembly on December 12th, Dr. Bernadette Ward of Acupuncture Foundation Ireland was elected to the WFCMS Supervisory Board to continue her work supporting the objectives of WFCMS.

"Even in a small island nation, we can continue to work together to support and contribute to the future development of WFCMS and TCM. Congratulations to President Ma and the Supervisory Board's international colleagues." - Dr. Bernadette Ward.

23/11/2023

AFI graduate, Kurt Scott, is screening his documentary at Odeon Eastwall Road on December 16th at 7 pm.

A deep dive into the life of Sifu Kurt Scott, a cinematic journey covering Scott's 40 year history in Kung Fu, TCM and Taoism.

Book your seat through the Eventbrite. All proceeds go to the Laura Lynn charity.

A deep dive into the life of Sifu Kurt Scott, a cinematic journey covering Scott's 40 year history in Kung Fu, TCM and Taoism

10/03/2023

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6 h 50 , le jour se lève sur Bonifacio .... Magique 😍

21/01/2022

We are saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Professor Jin Huide in Shenzhen, China.

Professor Jin, or Lao Jin, as he was known, originally trained in Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and taught students at the Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland from the late nineteen eighties until recent years.

He was a loved and respected teacher always willing to share his knowledge with students and staff of the Acupuncture Foundation.

Goodbye old friend, may you Rest in Peace.

26/02/2021

Acupuncture is a an effective medical intervention for patients suffering from lower back pain, according to researchers from Harvard Medical School (Boston), Georgetown University (Washington, DC), University of Arizona College of Medicine (Phoenix), and other medical institutions.

Researchers determine that acupuncture produces significant pain relief for low back pain patients.

19/02/2021

Acupuncture reduces the frequency of migraine headache attacks. Hospital and university researchers tested a specific set of acupuncture points for clinical efficacy.

Researchers find specific acupuncture points effective for the reduction of migraine headache attacks.

29/01/2021

Research demonstrates that late-stage cancer patients have greater pain reductions using a special acupuncture point over the use of medications.

This special use scenario applies to postoperative pain relief and pain prevention and management.

Cancer pain relief is optimized using a special acupuncture point located on the medial aspect of the lower leg.

22/01/2021

Acupuncture has been found effective for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis in a recent controlled clinical trial.

The researchers determined that electroacupuncture complemented with functional training, markedly promotes pain relief as well as the restoration of knee joint function without causing side effects.

Knee mobility and pain reduction as a result of acupuncture are proven in an independent study.

15/01/2021

Cassie Powney from Cosmopolitan tried cosmetic acupuncture - "I was surprised by the instant effects of the treatment. I expected the healthy glow, sure, but there was also an noticeable tightening effect – my face looked instantly more contoured."

The glow is unreal

11/12/2020

Some people may find relief when they use acupuncture for arthritis.
People with arthritis may find acupuncture to be a helpful complement to their medication, physical therapy, or other conventional treatments to cope with their symptoms.

Acupuncture may help relieve pain and inflammation from arthritis when used alongside conventional medicine. Learn more about this practice.

01/12/2020

Acupuncture has been found effective for the alleviation of insomnia in modern research.
Study finds acupuncture effective for improving sleep, reducing anxiety, and increasing neurohormonal endogenous secretions of melatonin.

Acupuncture improves sleep and ups melatonin levels.