On The Pulse Clinics

30/10/2025

Living with a chronic or life-limiting illness can feel like a full-time job.
There are no days off, no holidays from managing symptoms, side effects, medications, and the emotions that come with it all. Even when you travel, the “job” comes with you.
It’s not just the physical side of illness that wears you down. Appetite changes, energy fades, and sometimes even preparing a healthy meal feels too much. You try to protect the people you love from your truth, while feeling the weight of their worry. Then there’s the social side, the invitations that start to feel like obligations, the sympathetic head tilt, and the wish to just be the old you again.
That’s why supportive care matters.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can’t change a diagnosis, but they can change how it feels to live with it. Treatments help your body rest, ease fatigue, improve sleep, reduce pain, and calm the nervous system that has been running on alert for too long.
Sometimes, an hour on the treatment table is the first time your body remembers what it feels like to relax.

If this sounds familiar, you can read the full article here:
👉 https://onthepulse.clinic/articles/acupuncture-for-chronic-illness-easing-the-daily-strain

17/10/2025

You can live an active, healthy life and still develop osteoarthritis. It’s not failure, and it’s not just wear and tear.
Chronic stress quietly alters how your body repairs itself, creating the perfect conditions for inflammation and pain.
Regular acupuncture helps reverse that pattern — reducing pain, improving movement and calming both body and mind.

👉 onthepulse.clinic/articles/osteoarthritis-stress-acupuncture

Discover how acupuncture supports recovery from osteoarthritis by reducing pain, inflammation and stress. Calm physiology restores joint mobility and long-term quality of life.

08/10/2025

When the body forgets how to regulate, symptoms appear.
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine revealed that our immune system has its own peacekeepers — cells that remind it when to stop fighting. Traditional Chinese Medicine has always understood this idea: that lasting health depends on the body’s ability to self-regulate.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help calm inflammation, improve energy, and support recovery by helping the body restore its natural rhythm.
In my clinic, I’ve seen how this approach can transform daily life for people with autoimmune conditions. One client with Crohn’s disease regained her strength and returned to the activities she loved after years of fatigue.
🌿 Your body knows how to heal. We help it to remember.
Read more here:
👉 onthepulse.clinic/articles/acupuncture-herbal-medicine-autoimmune-support

Learn how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can support immune regulation and improve fatigue, digestion, and quality of life in autoimmune conditions such as Crohn’s and rheumatoid arthritis.

02/10/2025

Broken sleep, stress, or constant worry can leave your body running on empty. Acupuncture helps calm the nervous system so you can truly rest. Even one session can make a difference, but starting with two in the same week often helps the benefits last longer.

Give your body the reset it needs – read the full article here: https://onthepulse.clinic/articles/restful-sleep-essential-for-health

Discover how acupuncture supports deep relaxation, reduces stress, and improves sleep. Learn why starting with two sessions in the same week can make the benefits last longer.

22/09/2025

Feeling stressed?
Acupuncture can help you feel calmer and more at ease — without the fear of big, painful needles.
Unlike the needles used for injections or blood tests, acupuncture needles are hair-fine and designed to gently stimulate your body. This stimulation encourages the nervous system to release natural stress-relievers like endorphins and enkephalins, while also improving blood flow to the areas that need it most.
I know many people are nervous about trying acupuncture for the first time. But in my clinical experience, it is very rare not to see some reduction in stress or pain after a first session. Most people are surprised by how much better they feel in themselves when they leave.

Acupuncture has been part of healthcare in the West for decades and is supported by evidence for stress, pain, and fatigue. It is safe, effective, and evidence-informed.

📍 On the Pulse Clinic, South County Dublin
📞 086 811 9534
🌐 onthepulse.clinic

Discover how acupuncture reduces stress, calms the nervous system, and supports pain relief. Safe, effective, and evidence-informed care in South County Dublin.

19/09/2025

16/09/2025

Struggling with back pain after 50? You’re not alone. A major new study has shown that acupuncture can improve mobility and reduce pain in older adults -> safely, and without the side effects of medication.

Back surgery is not always the best option, and painkillers can take their toll as we age. Acupuncture is a powerful, drug-free way to support healthy ageing and stay active.

Read more here: onthepulse.clinic/blogs/http/wwwonthepulseclinic/blog-3

New research shows acupuncture helps older adults with chronic back pain move better and rely less on medication. Learn why surgery isn’t always the answer and why access in Ireland should expand.

09/09/2025

🌸 Trying to Conceive with Endometriosis? You're Not Alone.
Endometriosis can make fertility feel like an uphill battle, from pain and hormonal disruption to scar tissue that interferes with implantation.
But there is natural, supportive care available.
At On the Pulse Clinic in South Dublin, we combine acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help reduce inflammation, regulate hormones, and support natural conception or IVF success.
If you or someone you care about is navigating this path, this blog may offer a helpful perspective.
👉 onthepulse.clinic/blogs/http/wwwonthepulseclinic/blog-2

💬 We're here to answer questions and support your journey.

Discover how acupuncture and Chinese herbs can calm inflammation, support implantation, and improve conception outcomes for those with endometriosis.

02/09/2025

A couple dances like no one is watching... or maybe like they know everyone is watching. Have you ever seen someone move so freely and wished it was you?
Often what holds people back isn’t confidence, it’s pain.
Pain isn’t just about joints or discs on a scan. It’s shaped by your whole life — from sleep and hormones to stress, environment, and relationships.
In this blog, I share why pain feels different for everyone and explore safe, effective options like acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and laser therapy.
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If you know someone living with pain, share this with them — it might give them hope and a new perspective.
Contact On the Pulse Clinic
📍 South County Dublin
📞 086 811 9534
📧 sineadd@onthepulse.clinic
🌐 www.onthepulse.clinic

Pain is shaped by sleep, stress, hormones, and environment, not just scans. Discover how acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and laser therapy can help reduce pain and support recovery.

21/08/2025

Acupuncture is deeply relaxing, but one occasional visit won’t resolve a long-standing health issue.
Like most therapies, consistency is where results are made. Each session builds on the last, retraining your body toward better function.

21/08/2025

Why One Acupuncture Session Isn’t Enough

Many people try acupuncture once, feel relaxed, and then wonder why their health problem hasn’t gone away. The truth is, acupuncture isn’t a quick fix. It’s a therapy with a cumulative effect on the body.

In my latest blog, I explain why:
✔️ Once-off visits rarely give lasting results
✔️ Painkillers, antibiotics, and biologics all come with long-term costs
✔️ Consistency is the key to real improvement

If your health issue has been months or years in the making, expecting it to vanish in a single visit is unrealistic. It’s a bit like servicing your car once and expecting it to run perfectly forever.

📖 Read the full blog here → 🔗 in bio