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.

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.

I’m pleased to share that Stephen McDermott an experienced Osteopath, will be practising from the Clinic on Mondays and ...
25/02/2026

I’m pleased to share that Stephen McDermott an experienced Osteopath, will be practising from the Clinic on Mondays and Thursdays.

For those seeking more information or to make a booking please contact him directly by text or calling 0852326289.

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.

Dullness is not weakness. It is a strength in disguise.To be selectively dull - toward things that disturb your peace, t...
18/07/2025

Dullness is not weakness. It is a strength in disguise.
To be selectively dull - toward things that disturb your peace, that drain your energy, that do not serve your growth - is to possess emotional mastery.
Like flipping through a page without getting stuck, we pass over harmful thoughts and judgments with no ripple in the heart.
This is not numbness, but a focused mind pulling itself out of the chaos -
and back into presence, clarity, and inner power

What is Qi (氣)?Qi is the invisible force that powers everything within us - not just our physical body, but also our emo...
16/07/2025

What is Qi (氣)?
Qi is the invisible force that powers everything within us - not just our physical body, but also our emotions and thoughts.

In classical Chinese medicine, Qi is the bridge between the body and the mind.
When Qi is strong and flows freely, we feel calm, energized, and whole.
But when it’s weak or blocked, we feel tired, anxious, or stuck.

Modern life often disrupts our Qi through stress, overthinking, and emotional suppression.
That’s why daily breathing, mindful movement, and emotional awareness are essential.

When Qi flows, life flows. When Qi is disturbed, everything feels off.

Take a moment today to feel your breath. That is Qi in motion - your own life energy.

Listen to your preferences - they’re messages from your body and soul.When you know what you like, what you dislike, wha...
12/07/2025

Listen to your preferences - they’re messages from your body and soul.
When you know what you like, what you dislike, what nourishes you, and what doesn’t - especially in food, emotions, and habits - you begin to see the inner rhythm of your body and mind.
This clarity brings calm to your spirit and harmony to your energy.
✨When the spirit is settled, the Qi flows with ease.✨
This is what Chinese medicine calls “shen ding qi shuang神定气爽” - a peaceful mind, and refreshed vitality

“The Body’s Self-Healing Is Happening Every Day”：The Body’s Self-Healing Is Happening Every DayAs long as the body has e...
10/07/2025

“The Body’s Self-Healing Is Happening Every Day”：

The Body’s Self-Healing Is Happening Every Day

As long as the body has enough energy, its self-healing mechanism is always at work- quietly addressing hidden imbalances, one by one. This ongoing process of clearing internal “waste” strengthens the organs over time, making them more resilient and even younger in function. In Chinese medicine, this is called “organ rejuvenation”, and it is one of the most natural and effective ways to slow aging.

The body knows how to prioritize. It heals the most depleted organs first while keeping the whole system in balance. This repair process shifts from one organ to another, gradually upgrading the body’s functions as a whole.

However, during this healing, symptoms may appear - fatigue, discomfort, or strange sensations. Many mistake them for illness. Even when we understand it’s a healing reaction, we may not know how long it will last.

This confusion often comes from a medical perspective that doesn’t fully recognize the body’s self-repair capacity. Meanwhile, many people carry years of accumulated damage and continue creating new stress daily, delaying recovery.

The solution?
1. Stop the habits that constantly create illness.
2. Rebuild and regulate qi and blood.
3. Let the body’s intelligence do what it’s designed to do: heal.

True health isn’t just the absence of symptoms-it’s the steady return of vitality, balance, and resilience from the inside out.

🌞 Why Summer Fatigue Happens – Through the Lens of Traditional Chinese MedicineFeeling drained during summer afternoons?...
10/07/2025

🌞 Why Summer Fatigue Happens – Through the Lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Feeling drained during summer afternoons?
Heavy chest, shortness of breath, constant sweating, and a lack of energy - even without much activity?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is often a sign of Qi and Yin Deficiency (气阴两虚).

☀️ Summer Heat + Excessive Sweating = Internal Depletion
Summer is the season of Yang, full of outward movement and heat. While the body opens its pores to cool down, it also loses vital fluids (Yin) and energy (Qi) through constant sweating. Over time, this leads to symptoms like:
• Fatigue and weakness
• Restlessness and chest tightness
• Poor concentration or mental fog
• Dry mouth, low-grade feverish sensation
• Reluctance to move or speak

🍃 How to Support Qi and Yin in Summer:
1. Hydrate with herbal teas like chrysanthemum, lily bulb, or mulberry leaf
2. Rest during the hottest hours (11am–3pm) to protect your heart-Yin
3. Use gentle tonics such as American ginseng or Mai Men D**g (Ophiopogon) under guidance
4. Avoid spicy and greasy foods, which increase internal heat
5. Gentle movement like Tai Chi or walking helps Qi circulate without draining Yin

In TCM, true health in summer isn’t just about cooling down—it’s about preserving internal balance and preventing burnout.

#气阴两虚 #中医养生

Summer Yang Nourishment: 3 Simple Steps to Boost Your Energy In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is the season to bu...
09/07/2025

Summer Yang Nourishment: 3 Simple Steps to Boost Your Energy

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is the season to build up your yang qi - the energy that keeps you warm, active, and resilient.

But how do we actually nourish yang in everyday life?

Here’s a simple 3 step method I love to share:

Step 1: Sunbathe Your Back

Expose your upper back to gentle sunlight (20-30 mins a day).
☀️ This warms the Du meridian - your “yang energy highway.”

Step 2: Gentle Movement

Yang thrives on circulation.
Do some daily movement that feels warm but not draining:
• Walking
• Tai Chi
• Stretching
• Light bodyweight exercises
Avoid excessive sweating - sweating too much actually weakens yang.

Step 3: Support Digestion

In TCM, the digestive system is like your body’s “yang engine.”
Eat warm, cooked foods. Avoid excessive cold drinks, ice cream, raw food.

A strong digestion means stronger immunity, better mood, and more lasting energy — all rooted in healthy yang.

🌿 Nourishing yang in summer helps you feel balanced now
🌬️ and resilient when the cold season returns.

Start with one step. Your body will thank you.

Address

70 York Road, Dun Laoghaire
Dublin

Opening Hours

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

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+353851071022

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