The London Acupuncturist

30/07/2026

Read the latest blog post.
What does "optimal health" mean to you? I ask my patients this all the time — the answers are never quite what they expect to say.
In over 25 years of practice, I've found most people define health as simply not being unwell. But Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a different view — health as balance.

What does "optimal health" mean to you? I ask my patients this all the time — the answers are never quite what they expect to say.In over 25 years of practice, I've found most people define health as simply not being unwell. But Traditional Chinese Medicine takes a different view — health as bal...

26/07/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended my first Community Acupuncture in London Acupressure and Aromatics Workshop this morning Zen Yoga Studio - London SE5. What a lovely way to spend my Sunday morning.

14/05/2026

In the NYT this week an article centres on the interstitium. Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners would recognise this as the San Jiao in ways that are difficult to dismiss as coincidence.
What fascinated me is that researchers injected a fluorescent dye into an acupuncture point on the forearm and watched it migrate under real-time imaging — not randomly, but along a defined path that reappeared at another acupuncture point precisely along a traditional meridian. This animation is worth a look.

The detection of another circulatory system in the human body could have enormous scientific implications.

10/03/2026

10/08/2025

Unlock the secret to achieving your weight loss goals naturally! Discover how acupuncture influences your gut health and metabolism through the microbiota–gut–brain axis. Read more about this essential connection and transform your wellness journey today: https://wix.to/pqxUjtd

A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition (Ma et al., 2025) reveals that acupuncture for weight loss works through some of the same biological pathways as nutrition—specifically, the microbiota–gut–brain axis (MGBA), a robust system that regulates digestion, appetite, metabolism, and eve...

22/07/2025

Acupuncture Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes Management:

A comprehensive review of 21 clinical trials involving over 2,000 participants reveals encouraging results for acupuncture as a complementary treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Key findings:
• Significant improvements in blood glucose control (fasting glucose, HbA1c, post-meal glucose)
• Better insulin sensitivity and reduced insulin resistance
• Improved cholesterol levels (higher HDL, lower LDL)
• Modest BMI reductions

The research suggests acupuncture could be particularly beneficial when combined with conventional diabetes treatments, especially for newly diagnosed patients.

While more large-scale studies are needed, this evidence points to acupuncture as a promising addition to comprehensive diabetes care.

Read the article in Diabetes UK

Recent research suggests that acupuncture may offer measurable benefits for individuals living…

03/07/2025

Acupuncture & Chronic Fatigue:
New Research Shows Real Promise

Feeling constantly exhausted, even after rest? You’re not alone—and there’s growing evidence that acupuncture may help.

A recent study (June 2025) showed that daily acupuncture for four weeks led to:
🌿 Less fatigue
🌿 Improved sleep
🌿 Lower inflammation (IL‑6 & IFN‑γ)

The treatment focused on points linked to the brain and kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine—a system designed to restore deep vitality.

At Health Tree Acupuncture, we support people living with CFS and chronic exhaustion through affordable, accessible treatment in our welcoming community clinic.

📍Bethnal Green
🧡 Gentle, grounded care you can trust.

01/07/2025

At The London Acupuncturist, we regularly support individuals and couples navigating fertility treatment—and a major new study confirms what many of our patients already know: combining acupuncture and herbal medicine with IVF can significantly improve your chances of success. Read our latest blog post about this significant study.

https://www.healthtreeacupuncture.com/post/can-acupuncture-and-herbal-medicine-improve-ivf-success-a-major-new-study-says-yes

01/07/2025

Extraordinary Archaeological Discovery!

Archaeologists uncover the world's earliest known steel acupuncture needles in the 2,000‑year‑old tomb of the Marquis of Haihun in Jiangxi Province, China. Thought to be a set of “Nine Needles,” these ultra‑fine medical instruments (just ~0.3–0.5 mm wide) were stored in a jade tube inside a gilded lacquer box .

Expert metallurgical analysis shows they were made using advanced steel‑making techniques nearly two millennia ago—allowing precision, slenderness, and hygiene superior to materials like iron or gold .

This remarkable find not only pushes back the known origins of acupuncture tools but also underscores the sophistication of Western Han Dynasty craftsmanship and early Chinese medical science. 🧠🩺

17/06/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.
Stress and anxiety can build up quietly—until they start affecting your sleep, digestion, mood or even your cycle.

Here are a few gentle, effective ways to support your nervous system between acupuncture sessions:

🫁 Breathe slowly + deeply – Try 4-4-6 breathing: in for 4, hold for 4, out for 6.

🌿 Get outside daily – Natural light + green spaces calm the body and clear the mind.

📱 Take screen breaks – Even 10 minutes away from devices helps reduce nervous system overload.

🫖 Swap coffee for herbal tea – Chamomile, lemon balm or rose can soothe anxious tension.

📓 Try a brain dump – Journaling helps move thoughts out of your head and onto paper.

Acupuncture works alongside these practices to regulate your stress response and bring your body back into balance. 🌱

📍Need extra support? Book a calming treatment via the link in bio☝️