FORMER pop star and TV presenter Louise Redknapp has some dancing experience from her days as a singer with the multi platinum selling girl group Eternal, although it is a far cry from the moves on the Strictly Come Dancing floor.
The 42-year-old has been paired with Kevin Clifton, and the duo have waltzed their way all the way to the final stage of the competition this weekend.
Louise also recently presented "How Not to Get Old" on Channel 4, which investigated how and why we age, offering viewers the ultimate consumer guide to the best treatments on offer to keep everyone looking youthful. When asked for her top tips she said, "My number one would be [facial] acupuncture."
She had some sessions of facial revitalisation acupuncture with a member of The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and was very pleased with the results. “I really enjoyed facial acupuncture and it relaxed me so much. The next day doing the school run I had lots of mums come up to me and say how much they liked my skin and it looked fresh and glowing.” She was so pleased with the results she booked further appointments.
We also carry out Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture at The Amber Zone, Maidenhead.
The world of infertility has long been dominated by focusing on the woman, but men have a significant role in the ability of a couple to conceive. Sperm counts and sperm quality have decreased by more than 40% in the past half century due to sperm’s sensitivity to heat, environmental toxins, diet and stress. Approximately 40-60% of all fertility problems are related to male factor issues.
How can acupuncture help? Some clinical trials suggest that acupuncture improves sperm motility (Dieterle 2009), increases sperm count (Siterman 2009, Siterman 2001), improves sperm quality (Pei 2005; Gurfinkel 2003) and has a beneficial effect on psychogenic erectile dysfunction (Engelhardt 2003). The research results are promising but still at a preliminary stage in terms of numbers and quality of studies.
Acupuncture may help in the treatment of male infertility (Stener-Victorin 2010), by:
lowering scrotal temperature (Siterman 2009);
enhancing local microcirculation, by increasing the diameter and blood flow velocity of peripheral arterioles (Komori 2009);
reducing inflammation, by promoting release of vascular and immunomodulatory factors (Zijlstra 2003)
by improving sperm maturation in the epididymis, increasing testosterone levels, and reducing liquid peroxidation of sperm (Crimmel 2001)
For all of the golf players and others that struggle with this type of injury. An item by top GP, Dr. Martin Scurr writing in today's Daily Mail about the use of acupuncture for golfer's elbow.
The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman's oestrogen levels decline. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51. Periods usually start to become less frequent over a few months or years before they stop altogether. Sometimes they can stop suddenly.
Symptoms of the menopause. Most women will experience menopausal symptoms. Some of these can be quite severe and have a significant impact on your everyday activities. Common symptoms include:
hot flushes
night sweats
vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex
difficulty sleeping
low mood or anxiety
reduced sex drive (libido)
problems with memory and concentration
Menopausal symptoms can begin months or even years before your periods stop and last around four years after your last period, although some women experience them for much longer.
Acupuncture may help reduce symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause by:
increasing relaxation and reducing tension (Samuels 2008). Acupuncture can alter the brain's mood chemistry, reducing serotonin levels (Zhou 2008) and increasing endorphins (Han, 2004) and neuropeptide Y levels (Lee 2009), which can help to combat negative affective states.
stimulating nerves located in muscles and other tissues, which leads to release of endorphins and other neurohumoral factors, and changes the processing of pain in the brain and spinal cord (Pomeranz, 1987, Zijlstra 2003, Cheng 2009).
About one in seven people in the UK suffers from migraines, which costs the country about £2.25 billion a year, according to Migraine Action. The condition affects twice as many women as men, and on average, sufferers experience 13 attacks a year, with each lasting between 4 and 72 hours.
Until there is a cure for migraine, finding pain relief and controlling attacks is key. There are a wide range of treatments available, from acute and preventative medications to complementary treatments.
Acupuncture has been endorsed by the British Medical Association as an effective treatment for headache and migraine. Its treatment consists of small fine sterile needles being inserted into your skin at certain points; they may be left in for just a few seconds or for several minutes.
Traditional Chinese acupuncturists will position the needles at various points along the body's energy meridians, according to their assessment of each individual (i.e. different migraineurs could have differently positioned needles).
ACUPUNCTURE AWARENESS WEEK 7th - 13th MARCH 2016. 25% off of the cost of any initial consultation booked in this week for any time in March. Acupuncture Awareness week at *******The Amber Zone clinic in Maidenhead********** The focus of this year's Acupuncture Awareness week is musculoskeletal and sports injury problems. According to research by the British Acupuncture Council almost three in ten Brits (29%) exercise more now than they did ten years ago, but more than half (52%) say they’ve been injured during sport in the past, and one in three (30%) claim to have never recovered from their injuries. To overcome a sporting injury, almost three in five people (56%) say they take oral painkillers, and nearly a third (32%) turn to ice and heat packs, compared to just 11% who opt for traditional acupuncture. Pop into the clinic if you have any questions or, if easier, direct message us!
Olympic swimming legend Rebecca Adlington suffered a dislocated shoulder during Channel 4's winter sports show but is returning for Sunday's final following surgery and acupuncture.
"My nights are for overthinking, my mornings are for oversleeping." Are you having trouble getting to sleep? Do you find staying asleep difficult? Have you experienced insomnia throughout your life? Are you looking for natural remedies without becoming dependent on medication? Acupuncture can help provide the relief you seek and help you to get a better night’s sleep! Insomnia is one of the more common ailments we treat at Acupuncture Balance. Recently, we have observed an increase in the amount of patients who have reported suffering from this condition. Traditional Chinese Medicine is very effective at treating this issue, yet large portions of the population are unaware of this as an option. We wanted to share some information about what insomnia is, how common it is and how effective acupuncture can be at providing relief. Sleep is one of the most important factors when it comes to maintaining good health, as every human being requires a sufficient amount of it to function properly. Getting enough quality sleep time can become an issue at some point in almost everyone’s life.
Electro-acupuncture treatment for osteoarthritis on recent patient and her testimonial. J from Maidenhead: "Well, I would not have believed the difference acupuncture could make to osteoarthritis if I hadn't had the treatment myself. After the first session my left hand was so much easier and that improvement has continued. As I am very right-handed I expected the treatment to be a little longer in yielding results but really by third treatment my hand was pretty much back to full, pain free use. For the relief it gives, I certainly intend to continue this form of treatment - in my opinion so much better than pain killers. And as a bonus I feel so relaxed after a session its like a mini holiday break !!"
