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Acupuncture has been an
important component of Chinese medicine for at least 2000 years.
It has been used effectively and safely since then and today is
still the mainstay of medical practice in China.
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I have been practicing acupuncture for over 8 years. I have an MSc in Chinese Medicine awarded by the University of Wales, a PhD in Molecular Biology and many years of research experience.
I continue to be involved in studying, research and teaching and run two busy clinics in Ruthin and Flint. I am also the stream leader for
Chinese Medicine at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York.
I believe that to use acupuncture effectively it is vital that your acupuncturist be fully trained in Chinese medicine. Acupuncturists who have done such training are member of the
British Acupuncture council which is the national governing body for the acupuncture profession. |
This involves many years of study and extensive clinical practice with a qualified practitioner. I think that for the continuing development of the acupuncture profession it is essential that the educational standards of our students are of the highest level. |
A molecule which may control how
acupuncture relieves pain has been pinpointed by US researchers.
Experiments in mice showed that levels of adenosine - a natural painkiller - increased in tissues near acupuncture sites. Pain experts said the findings may partly
explain how the treatment works.
Adenosine is known to have many roles in the body including regulating sleep and
reducing inflammation, the researchers said.
Source BBC news May 2010
Ric says; What the scientists have found here is one possible mechanism for how acupuncture works. I believe that it is only one mechanism and that there are many different ways that acupuncture affects the body. However, this is still a very exciting piece of research. It confirms what I see in clinic every day, in that acupuncture works and is very effective for treating pain.
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