It's Acupuncture Awareness Week (9–15 November), an annual campaign organised by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) to raise awareness of traditional acupuncture.
This year's theme is The Transformative Power of Acupuncture, exploring how acupuncture can encourage positive changes that extend beyond the initial reason someone seeks treatment. This might include improvements in sleep, changes to diet, getting more active or simply taking more time to look after your health and wellbeing.
It's a great opportunity to find out more about acupuncture, how it works and the different ways it may support you.
Curious to learn more? Visit the British Acupuncture Council's campaign page to discover more about this year's theme, patient experiences and the latest research.
A Recent Patient Example
A patient recently came to see me after being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. They were experiencing a number of symptoms, including poor sleep, constipation and chronic fatigue.
During our consultation, it became clear that their diet was lacking in nutritional value and they weren't drinking any water, relying instead on around four cups of tea a day.
Alongside acupuncture, I offered some simple dietary advice and practical tips to help them increase their water intake.
When they returned a week later, they reported no joint pain, which had also meant an improvement in their sleep. They were going to the toilet daily and their energy levels had improved significantly.
This is why I love what I do. It's not just about treating someone with acupuncture, it's about looking at the bigger picture and understanding what else might be impacting their health.
Sometimes, small changes to diet and lifestyle can make a real difference. I love being able to offer practical advice that patients can take away with them and continue to use to support their health, even when they're outside the treatment room.
If you’re interested to see if acupuncture could support you, click below to book a free 20 minute discovery call.