It’s World Acupuncture Awareness Day! We are so proud that over the last fifty years, ICOM has produced many hundreds of brilliant Acupuncture practitioners who are now practicing far and wide across the globe. Students often come to train with us because they...
Historically in British culture, talking about our emotions was often really frowned upon. But thankfully the tides have turned, and we are now talking about and exploring our feelings more than ever – this is a wonderful development. This week we are proud to...
The theory of the five elements is one of the main tools an acupuncturist can use in order to understand a person’s nature, personality types and symptoms of disease. The five element cycle is related to the cycle of the seasons throughout the year: from Spring...
During autumn and winter everything in Nature starts to move inward. This is a natural cyclical process that allows life to be constantly renewed. What is not essential is shed away: trees abandon their leaves showing their intimate form; fruits’ pulp gets rotten to...
Now that summer is well and truly here we want to be healthy enough to enjoy it to the fullest. Here are eight healthy tips to help keep you in tip-top condition this summer. Get on the berries Take the opportunity to enjoy some summer fruits like blackberries and...
Tips and Secrets to Staying Healthy this Winter The middle of our traditionally cold and frosty season is fast approaching, with the winter solstice just around the corner on 21st December. Here are six ways that will help you to stay healthy through out the season 1....