Dunlaoghaire Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic

Dunlaoghaire Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic Dun Laoghaire Acupuncture clinic provides Free consulting, Acupuncture, Herbal medicine, cupping, reflexology and dietary advice

We are two Chinese Medicine practitioners from Mainland China and Taiwan and both are qualified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. We promote health using holistic and preventative methods inherited from ancient China for thousands of years. The treatments include Acupuncture, Moxa, Cupping, Herbal remedies for Sports Injuries, Digestive Disorders, Gynecology Disorders, Stress and Anxiety, Respiratory Disorders, Weight Management, Allergies, General Well-beings and many more. In this clinic you will receive treatment not only relieving the symptoms but also resolving the underlying root causes.

Unspoken emotions don’t disappear.They stay in the body.As tightness in the chest,a lump in the throat,a heaviness you c...
20/04/2026

Unspoken emotions don’t disappear.
They stay in the body.

As tightness in the chest,
a lump in the throat,
a heaviness you can’t explain.

In Chinese medicine, we say:
when Qi doesn’t move, it stagnates.

And sometimes, healing is not complicated.

It’s sitting by the sea,
saying everything that was never said,
letting the breath carry it out of your body.

When expression completes,
the body softens.

When Qi moves,
something inside you lets go.

Your gums can reveal more about your energy than you think.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the condition of your gums r...
15/04/2026

Your gums can reveal more about your energy than you think.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the condition of your gums reflects the state of your Blood and Qi.

When Blood and Qi are low, gums often appear darker or duller.
But with proper lifestyle adjustments, something interesting happens 👇

✨ Within 2–4 weeks, a thin line of new pale pink tissue may appear along the gumline
✨ Over time, this lighter color gradually expands
✨ A clear boundary forms between old and new tissue — showing your recent recovery progress

This line can actually reflect changes in:
• sleep quality
• stress levels
• overall nourishment

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If your gums look too pale overall, it may indicate:
• poor nutrient absorption
• irregular circadian rhythm (even if you sleep enough)
• ongoing deficiency of Blood and Qi

Healthy gums should be naturally light pink and full.

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As your energy improves:
✔ gums become fuller and thicker
✔ teeth appear slightly shorter
✔ gaps between teeth may gradually reduce

When energy declines:
✖ gums recede and become thin
✖ teeth look longer
✖ roots may become exposed → leading to gum issues

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💡 From a TCM perspective, many gum problems are not just local —
they reflect a deeper decline in Blood and Qi.

The good news?
With consistent nourishment and regulation, the body can rebuild.

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⚠️ Small reminder:
If you already have gum disease, it’s best to get a professional dental cleaning first.
Otherwise, new gum tissue growing over tartar may trap inflammation and make things worse.

When Blood & Qi are depleted over time,the lips gradually become darker -sometimes even turning purplish.But when the bo...
14/04/2026

When Blood & Qi are depleted over time,
the lips gradually become darker -
sometimes even turning purplish.

But when the body begins to recover,
the change doesn’t happen all at once.

It starts from the inner lower lip,
then slowly moves outward.

At first,
you may notice a subtle difference:

👉 lighter colour inside
👉 darker colour outside

This is often a sign
that your body is rebuilding from within.

⏳ Real change takes time.

To see the colour reach the middle of the lip,
it may take around 6 months of consistent care.

To restore the entire lower lip
to a soft, healthy pink,
it often requires a year or more.

That’s why the lips don’t just show
your current state -

they also reflect
your healing timeline.

✨ If you pay attention to the colour difference
between the inner and outer lip,

you may begin to understand
whether your Blood & Qi
are improving -
and how long the process has been.

Your body is always speaking.

We don’t have a machinethat can measure your Blood & Qi.But your body already shows you the answer.Through your lips.Thr...
14/04/2026

We don’t have a machine
that can measure your Blood & Qi.

But your body already shows you the answer.

Through your lips.
Through your gums.
Through the hands.

If you know how to look.

Water is not just what you drink — it’s how your body moves it.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, water metabolism is gove...
11/04/2026

Water is not just what you drink — it’s how your body moves it.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, water metabolism is governed by three systems:

💨 Lung – Distribution
🍲 Spleen – Transformation & Transport
💧 Kidney – Elimination

When this system is balanced, your body flows.
When it’s not, symptoms begin to appear.

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💨 Lung Qi deficiency
Water is not properly distributed
→ Dry skin, thin body, frequent urination
→ Feeling dehydrated even when drinking enough

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🍲 Spleen Qi deficiency
Water is not transported effectively
→ Fluid retention, bloating, heaviness
→ Oedema becomes a key sign

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💧 Kidney deficiency
Water is not eliminated properly
→ Swelling, especially lower body
→ Fatigue, poor energy, fluid accumulation

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✨ Your body shape, skin, and energy are all clues.
Understanding your body’s “water system” is the first step toward true healing.

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🌱 Healing doesn’t start with forcing the body.
It starts with supporting it:

• Keep warm → support Lung
• Nourish digestion → support Spleen
• Prioritise sleep → support Kidney

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Your body already knows how to heal.
You just need to create the conditions.

In my years of clinical practice,I keep coming back to two essential words:EaseandSelf-healingEase is not just a state —...
10/04/2026

In my years of clinical practice,
I keep coming back to two essential words:

Ease
and
Self-healing

Ease is not just a state —
it is something we arrive at
through awareness of ourselves.

Most of the time, we are not truly here.
We are lost in anxiety,
caught in imagined problems,
or stories created by the mind.

But when we begin to turn inward,
to observe ourselves,

we slowly reconnect
with the part of us that is truly present.

And in that moment,
we start to see:

so much of our suffering
is created by the self.

The moment you see this,
you are already
on the path of healing.

In the 1970s, Japan introduced the idea of forest bathing -when people feel anxious or low, they simply go into the fore...
09/04/2026

In the 1970s, Japan introduced the idea of forest bathing -
when people feel anxious or low, they simply go into the forest.

They disconnect, step away from the noise, and sit quietly in the sunlight.

And somewhere along the way,
the body softens,
the mind becomes still,
and healing begins to happen on its own.

Nature is the most powerful energy field.
Mountains, rivers, trees -
they are the quiet therapists we often overlook.

A blade of grass, a small flower, a gentle breeze…
can bring a kind of comfort that words cannot explain.

Sometimes, we don’t need to do more.
We just need to go somewhere
that reminds the body how to feel safe again.

TCM is not only about treating illness.It is about restoring what is normal.You may have a thousand symptoms,lab results...
27/02/2026

TCM is not only about treating illness.
It is about restoring what is normal.

You may have a thousand symptoms,
lab results, diagnoses, names.

But these are just surface phenomena.

Traditional Chinese Medicine does not chase symptoms.
It asks a deeper question:

What is your natural state?
Where is your baseline of balance?

Healing is not fighting disease.
It is returning to yourself.

In my clinic, we don’t only treat conditions.
We help your system remember how to regulate itself.

Happy horse year!
17/02/2026

Happy horse year!

Minor Snow ❄️A Quiet Season of Storing & Nourishing**From Nov 22 to Dec 6, Minor Snow marks the true beginning of winter...
22/11/2025

Minor Snow ❄️

A Quiet Season of Storing & Nourishing**

From Nov 22 to Dec 6, Minor Snow marks the true beginning of winter’s “closing and storing” phase.
Nature seals itself—frozen rivers, frozen soil—to keep warmth inside.
Our bodies mirror this rhythm.

Where do we store energy?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, our reserves sit in the Kidney system.
This is the season to warm, seal, and nourish.

✨ Kidney-Nourishing Winter Soup / Congee

Ingredients:
Chestnuts, almonds, goji berries, dried tangerine peel
(You can add grains to cook as a congee.)

Benefits:
• Warms Kidney Yang
• Nourishes Yin
• Moistens the Lungs
• Strengthens the Spleen
• Gently restores winter energy

A warm bowl a day helps the body store what it needs for the cold season.
Slow down, seal in warmth, and let your energy return. ❄️🖤

立冬 | Beginning of Winter“Li D**g” — the Start of WinterIn The Seventy-two Seasonal Divisions, it says:“Li means beginnin...
06/11/2025

立冬 | Beginning of Winter

“Li D**g” — the Start of Winter
In The Seventy-two Seasonal Divisions, it says:

“Li means beginning; D**g means end. It’s the time when all things return to stillness and rest.”

From today, winter officially begins.
The world enters a state of preservation —
waters freeze, plants wither, animals hibernate.

🌿 As nature begins to rest, so should we.
It’s time to slow down, to live with less desire, less consumption, and less noise.

In The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, it says:

“During the three months of winter, one should restrain desires, keep calm and quiet, conserving energy within.”

Desires drain our inner vitality.
When we simplify our wants and quiet our impulses,
we begin to feel a deeper sense of peace and abundance.

In many parts of China, people speak of “māo dōng”— literally “to curl up for winter.”
Go to bed early, wake up late with the sun.
Sleep more, think less. Eat simply.
Align your rhythm with nature’s.

🌙 Only by conserving energy can we glow from within

Restorative Guidelines for Qi and Shen DeficiencyIndividuals with Qi and Shen deficiency often experience fatigue, menta...
18/07/2025

Restorative Guidelines for Qi and Shen Deficiency

Individuals with Qi and Shen deficiency often experience fatigue, mental fog, emotional instability, and heightened sensitivity to stimuli.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the key to restoration is conservation and inward gathering, rather than stimulation or dispersal.

✅ Recommended practices to support energy recovery:
• Simplify daily routines and reduce workload
• Eat lighter meals in the evening
• Prioritize rest and early bedtime
• Minimize overthinking and emotional consumption
• Increase time in natural environments
• Practice solitude and quiet sitting
• Engage in gentle, centering movement (e.g. Tai Chi, Zhan Zhuang, Yin Yoga)

❌ Practices to avoid due to energy depletion:
• Staying up late and sleep deprivation
• Overconsumption of spicy, oily, or greasy foods
• Excessive screen time (phone, computer)
• Prolonged social interactions or digital communication
• Mental overstimulation and emotional arousal
• Intense physical workouts or endurance training
• Hot yoga, sauna, or heat-based therapies

Healing requires containment.
In a world that encourages constant output, learn to honor the cycles of stillness and deep replenishment.

Address

70 York Road, Dun Laoghaire
Dublin

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+353851071022

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