A recent study by scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that sperm counts among men in the west have fallen by around 50% in four decades. There is nothing new in this study – it was an analysis of more than 100 previous studies in the field, but it certainly highlights what fertility…
What if I were to tell you that there is an acupuncture point on the wrist that helps make cigarettes taste bad? Aha! – Now that I have your attention, let me add that acupuncture not only helps with quitting smoking but with other addictions as well.
IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR MORE INFORMATION ON KEY HEALTH AND WELLBEING TOPICS, THE LLOYD’S WELLBEING CENTRE IS HOSTING A SERIES OF FREE 30-MINUTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING DISCOVERY TALKS FOR THE LLOYD’S COMMUNITY. We will be inviting leading medical consultants, specialist guest speakers and Lloyd’s Wellbeing practitioners to give you insight and practical guidance on…
Acupuncture is a wonderful, flexible form of medicine that can help support all sorts of conditions from musculoskeletal disorders and insomnia, to anxiety and digestive disorders. However, inevitably, I get asked the question “can you help me lose weight?” There is no magic pill that could easily whisk away unwanted pounds/kilos. Most people know that…
Introducing Tess Lugos, the newest Lloyd’s Wellbeing Centre practitioner. Tess worked in trade publishing prior to studying Chinese medicine, but has always been fascinated by the ancient Chinese practice of yang sheng, or the cultivation of a healthy lifestyle to attain optimal health and longevity. She also experienced first-hand how Chinese medicine is used alongside…
Many patients don’t consider acupuncture as they find it all a little bit mysterious, are unfamiliar with the benefits or have mixed feelings about being treated with needles! As I’ll explain in this article, acupuncture treatment is great for helping with stress and can enhance the benefits of physical therapy treatment, assisting with pain relief…