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The Glow-Boosting Benefits of Facial Acupuncture By Acupuncturist Barbara Moss
If you’re looking for a natural way to rejuvenate your skin and enhance your complexion, facial acupuncture might be just what you need. These treatments are designed to make your face glow and stimulate the production of your natural collagen. The more stimulation your skin receives from acupuncture, the more collagen is produced beneath the…
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Turning a Breech Baby with Moxa By Barbara Moss
This literally is magical when it works. Generally, success occurs when gestation is around 34–36 weeks, often at the time of the last scan, where the mother will have been told that the baby is breech and offered an External Cephalic Version (ECV) (a fancy way of saying turning the baby while still in the…
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Understanding the Difference Between Migraines and Headaches: Emma’s Journey to Relief by Acupuncturist Barbara Moss
Migraines and headaches are often confused as the same condition, but in reality, they are two distinct conditions, in their mechanisms and how they impact the body. In this post, I explore those differences and follow the case of Emma, a 19-year-old biology student who has suffered from both since childhood. Her story illustrates how…
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A Tried and Tested Two-Part Labour Induction Treatment: 30 Years in the Making By Barbara Moss
This is a treatment I have perfected over 30 years. It comes in two parts. While I always emphasise that every individual is different and therefore I do not protocol treatments in any situation, when it comes to inducing labour, I do have a tried and tested formula that applies across the board. However, this…
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Acupuncture & PCOS: Louise’s Journey to Hormonal Balance By Barbara Moss
Louise came to me with a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which she had received at the age of 17. PCOS is a multidimensional condition that impacts the ovarian function and often informed by hormonal imbalances. Common symptoms of PCOS include elevated androgens, which is a fancy way of saying male hormones, including testosterone,…
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Case Study: Chronic Sinusitis and Hayfever Treatment for Roy By Barbara Moss
Introduction Roy is a 42-year-old man who has suffered from hayfever and sinus infections most of his life. He tried many antihistamines, but they didn’t help much. His wife, who used acupuncture for fertility treatments and had success, told him to give it a try. Roy never thought of using acupuncture, but decided to give…