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According to the World Health Organisation, between 1990 and 2013 the number of people suffering from depression or anxiety worldwide increased by 200 million (rising from 416 million to 615 million).

Mental health affects us all and it’s estimated that one in four of us will struggle with a mental health condition at some point in our lives. While there have been leaps and bounds in eradicating mental health stigma, the numbers speak for themselves - more of us are struggling than ever...

Are you considering changing careers? If you're thinking about retraining and entering the world of complementary therapy, you probably have a lot of questions. 

We spoke to Therapy Directory member Rachel Edney about how she found herself retraining to become an acupuncture practitioner and why the struggle is worth it. 

We have all read those inspiring stories in magazines of high flyers turning their backs on the city to start new satisfying jobs. You may finish reading their story...

London is a 24-hour city and sometimes it can be a struggle keeping a sensible working diary. Early starts and long evenings are common but I came to acupuncture from the live entertainment industry so I’m not shy of putting in the hours. Free time often comes in the middle of the day and that brings its own joys, like long walks with the dog and meeting friends for coffee.

8am  

My first patient of the day is a woman who suffers from insomnia. She has a stressful job in the city, works...

Many people suffer from headaches, and all-encompassing terms which can mean different things to different people. But can acupuncture help relieve your headache?An acupuncturist would want lots of information about your headache so they can make a Chinese medicine diagnosis and then choose the correct acupuncture points for you. So the sort of questions they may ask include:

What time of day is it worse? Does it get better when you move around? What is the nature of the pain? Is it dull,...

Today marks the beginning of the Acupuncture Awareness Week in the UK, an amazing medicine model with an incredible 4000 years history, and still evolving.  Acupuncture is a one of the major modalities of ancient Chinese Medicine that is very well suited to the needs of modern men. From acute injuries to more chronic health issues, acupuncture can help you on the road to recovery. In my clinical experience of more than 10 years, these are the main reasons why people turn to...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for thousands of years. In TCM, the body is believed to be an energetic system that must have a balanced, harmonious flow of vital energy.

Known as Qi, this vital energy needs to be balanced in order to maintain good health. Chinese Medicine aims to create wholeness in all things mind, body and spirit.

Traditional Chinese Medicine principles are defined in Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang are out of balance ill health can occur. TCM...

At some point in our lives, we will all be affected by bouts of nausea. Whether yours is related to acid reflux, medication or pregnancy, there are some natural remedies hiding in your kitchen cupboard that may provide relief.

Ginger

While research continues to look at the effectiveness of ginger as a natural remedy, it does have a long history of treating nausea, diarrhoea and stomachache. Ginger has been used to treat a variety of digestive issues for thousands of years. It is unclear...