Virginia Acupuncture Clinic

08/09/2025

Acupuncture as a therapeutic treatment for migraine

September 8th to 12th is Irish Migraine Awareness Week

Acupuncture as a Therapeutic Treatment for Migraine

Evidence summary Migraine
Cochrane reviews are a specific type of systematic review, and two Cochrane reviews – one on acupuncture’s effectiveness for the prevention of tension-type headache (1), and another on acupuncture’s effectiveness for the prevention of episodic migraine (2), both concluded that acupuncture is effective for these conditions

1. Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, Fei Y, Mehring M, Shin BC, Vickers A, White AR. Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD007587
2. Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, Fei Y, Mehring M, Vertosick EA, Vickers A, White AR. Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD001218

03/09/2025

Acupuncture to help with PCOS

💜 This September, we stand with millions of women living with worldwide 💜

PCOS doesn't just affect ovaries -it impacts lives. From the teenager wondering why her periods are unpredictable, to the woman facing fertility challenges, from those managing insulin resistance to others dealing with unwanted hair growth; PCOS touches every aspect of wellbeing.

Yet despite affecting up to 20% of women of reproductive age, PCOS remains shrouded in myths, delayed diagnoses and inadequate treatment options. Many wait years for answers, cycling through doctors who dismiss their symptoms or offer only short-term fixes.

But here's what we know: KNOWLEDGE is power. COMMUNITY is strength. And CHANGE starts with conversation.

This PCOS Awareness Month, we're committed to amplifying real stories, sharing evidence-based information and advocating for better understanding and care.

Follow along this month as we cover PCOS research and treatment advances. Your experience matters - share your PCOS journey using the campaign hashtags.

Let's create the change we want to see! 🌹

06/08/2025

Clinic will be closed on 19th &20th August to facilitate the busy traffic attending the annual Virginia Show.

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25/07/2025

World Embryologist Day,
also known as World IVF Day, is observed annually on the 25th July to recognise and honour the contributions that embryologists have made to the fields of infertility and reproductive treatment.
Louise Brown, the first “test tube” baby was born on this day in 1978 in England - and her sister, Natalie, became the 40th IVF baby just a year later.

Acupuncture and IVF:
A Synergistic Approach
Acupuncture, has gained attention as a complementary therapy for couples undergoing IVF.
Here’s how it can help:
1. Stress Reduction: Acupuncture promotes relaxation and reduces stress, which is crucial during fertility treatments. Lower stress levels may positively impact IVF success rates.
2. Improved Blood Flow: Acupuncture enhances blood circulation, potentially benefiting the uterine lining and embryo implantation.
3. Hormonal Balance: Acupuncture may regulate hormones related to fertility, supporting the IVF process.
4. Reduced Side Effects: Acupuncture can alleviate side effects of IVF medications, such as bloating and nausea.

09/07/2025

Acupuncture for expectant Mums.
One ‘birth-ready’ acupuncture treatment a week from week 37/38.

From week 37 onwards, the body switches from nurturing and developing mode into delivery mode.
Using acupuncture from this point in the pregnancy, can help prepare the body for labour and delivery.
It can also help with any other issues such as fatigue and water retention, and with more serious issues such as hypertension and pre-eclampsia.
Studies show that women treated with pre-birth acupuncture typically experience approximately 30% shorter labours.
Pre-Birth Acupuncture is just one treatment per week.
(From week 37 / 38)

A study by Debra Betts highlights the success in reducing the mean labour time of the women treated.
(https://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/acupuncture/research/prebirth/)

08/07/2025

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30/06/2025

World’s earliest steel acupuncture needles found in 2,000 year old Chinese tomb.
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Needle-like artifacts unearthed from the famed tomb of the Marquis of Haihun in East China's Jiangxi Province have been confirmed to be the world's earliest known steel acupuncture needles, marking a pivotal moment in the history of traditional Chinese medicine, according to a document from the prov...

13/06/2025

Acupuncture to help relieve sciatic pain.

Sciatica pain can be challenging, but acupuncture offers a natural path to relief. By targeting precise points, this practice helps reduce inflammation, enhance circulation, and trigger endorphins that soothe discomfort along the sciatic nerve. Whether you're struggling with lower back pain, leg aches, or nerve-related tension, acupuncture supports your body's innate healing process.

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12/06/2025

Acupuncture can help plantar fasciitis.


https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/present-research/acupuncture-plantar-fasciitis/?utm_content=bufferc64a0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

23/05/2025

Acupuncture for MS

Recent studies show that Acupuncture can provide relief for some MS-related symptoms, including pain, spasticity, numbness and tingling, bladder problems, and depression.
https://mstrust.org.uk/a-z/acupuncture

16/05/2025

Can too much exercise affect your fertility ?
Consider acupuncture as part of your fertility journey.

https://unfilteredonline.com/can-too-much-exercise-affect-your-fertility/

16/05/2025

Can too much exercise affect your fertility?

Consider acupuncture as part of your fertility journey.

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Endurance cyclists are supremely healthy athletes, but scientific studies now suggest that many male cyclists have surprisingly low s***m counts. Some ultra-fit marathon runners are discovering a similar decline in their reproductive health. In fact, research suggests that many super-fit professiona...