News archive

I'm sorry, this page needs some work. The links below point to news items on the website of the British Acupuncture Council. However, the BAcC reduced its news output during Covid in 2020-21, and published a much-improved new website in Summer 2022, which has had two consequences: firstly, none of the links here work any more; and secondly, the new website doesn't have an equivalent News page I can refer to instead. I'm reviewing what to do about this.

A round-up of news items from the website of the British Acupuncture Council can be accessed from the following links (which will open in a new window). These are given for general interest, and do not necessarily relate to the way I prefer to work. (Last updated - 01 Oct 22)

• Acupuncture – can it relieve pain? - Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into your skin ........... Versus Arthritis, 06 Mar 2020

• Can a fertility acupuncturist help you on your fertility journey? - Fertility Road, 28 Feb 2020

• 6 ways to treat menopause symptoms – without taking HRT - Lots of women experience symptoms due to menopause, many of which can be very unpleasant. ........... Silver Surfers, 14 Jan 2020

• Important study on benefits of conservative treatment in reducing opioid take-up excludes acupuncture from the abstract - The study (Kazis et al 2019) was published recently in the British Medical Journal ........... BAcC, 11 Nov 2019

• Nourish yourself for autumn with help from Traditional Chinese Medicine - ‘In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season is characterised by a different elemental energy,’ ........... Top Sante, 20 Oct 2019

• Salma Hayek has acupuncture for 'health and wellbeing' - but does it work? - Salma is not the only star who swears by acupuncture to keep her feeling her best. ........... Yahoo, 15 Oct 2019

• Acupuncture and IVF: a new resource for practice and research - The BAcC produced a new briefing paper on acupuncture and IVF for the Fertility Show in November 2018. ........... BAcC, 11 Jan 2019

• World Acupuncture Day - World Acupuncture Day (WAD) will be celebrated, in Paris, on 15 November 2018 by the international acupuncture and moxibustion community. World Acupuncture Day is being organized to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the inscription of acupuncture and moxibustion, in November 2010, into the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. ........... European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, Nov 2018

• BAcC gives robust feedback to NICE - The new guideline on depression should have been published by now but exceptionally, NICE have come up with a second draft ........... BAcC, 08 Jun 2018

• The opioid crisis: a turning point for acupuncture in the UK or just the US? - We reported here in January on the new initiatives in some US states to pilot acupuncture services for Medicaid recipients, largely for chronic pain and largely prompted by the need to offer alternatives to the problematic opioid drugs. There is sound research evidence to support such a role for acupuncture ... ........... BAcC, 22 Mar 2018

• Acupuncture in cancer study reignites debate in Nature - Acupuncture is widely used by cancer patients, not least in the US, where the backlash against opioid pain killers is strongest ........... BAcC, 29 Jan 2018

• Opioid crisis puts acupuncture on the menu for Medicaid in some US states - Acupuncture is covered extensively in the US by private health insurance but state funded Medicare and Medicaid services have been slow to follow suit. Medicaid is funded jointly by the federal government and individual states, to supply health cover for people on low incomes, children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with disabilities. Now a few states are offering acupuncture as part of this cover. ........... BAcC, 02 Jan 2018

• Californian anaesthesiologist speaks up for acupuncture - The US continues to produce some surprisingly good acupuncture stories, this one from the Academy of Integrative Pain Management’s 28th Annual Meeting, written up by/for Medscape, an online magazine for all things medical ........... BAcC, 27 Nov 2017

• Ultimate guide to migraines that cause pain and misery - Experts offer advice on causes, solutions, avoiding attacks and how to relieve the pain to mark Migraine Awareness Week ........... Daily Mirror, 04 Sep 2017

• Acupuncture after stroke may reduce risk of dementia - Most people would not consider acupuncture as a possible preventive measure against dementia but this is the finding from a recent Taiwanese research study ........... BAcC, 23 Aug 2017

• Questioning the medical establishment: a letter about migraine - Last month one of the top US medical journals, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), carried an article on the prevention of migraine. Although this was billed as being a summary of information about treatment options that are endorsed by the US government this didn't appear to be true, and moreover acupuncture was missing ........... BAcC, 11 Jul 2017

• Lymphoedema and acupuncture: BAcC member’s paper is runner-up for research prize - BAcC member Beverley de Valois is well known as an expert and researcher in the use of acupuncture for cancer survivors. ........... BAcC, 27 Jun 2017

• Australian acupuncture review finds some evidence of effect in 117 out of 122 conditions - The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese medicine Association (AACMA) commissioned this review to provide an up to date evidence based guide to the effectiveness of acupuncture using scientifically rigorous methods ........... BAcC, 26 Apr 2017

• American College of Physicians guideline likes acupuncture for back pain - The American College of Physicians recently published a guideline entitled Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline ........... BAcC, 23 Feb 2017

• Ibuprofen no better than placebo for back pain - Last week’s popular news story has important implications for guidelines on back pain and puts NICE’s decision on acupuncture into an even worse light. Here is some information you could use to help you to understand, inform, debate, complain or whatever else moves you ........... BAcC, 20 Feb 17

• Acupuncture reduces crying in colicky babies - A Swedish university study published yesterday concluded that acupuncture may be an effective treatment option for babies that continue to cry when conventional approaches have been unsuccessful ........... BAcC, 17 Jan 2017

• How acupuncture can treat premature ejaculation - Men's Health magazine item on a new review in the journal Sexual Medicine........... Men's Health (online), 02 Feb 2017

• Expert opinion: ‘Acupuncture is safe, Professor Ernst is wrong’ - Article from Mark Bovey, research manager at the Acupuncture Research Resource Centre/The British Acupuncture Council, written in response to an article by Edzard Ernst ........... Cycling Weekly, 01 Sept 2016

• Nice suggests acupuncture - NICE suggests GPs consider offering a course of acupuncture as a preventative treatment of tension-type headaches and migraines ........... Woman's Weekly (main), 9 August 2016

• Acupuncture vs sleeping pills for insomnia - Popping a sleeping pill is the usual treatment for chronic insomnia in the West, with more than 10 million prescriptions for the drugs written each year in England alone. But in China, one of the most common therapies for persistent difficulty in falling or staying asleep is acupuncture. ........... What Doctors Don't Tell You, Aug 2016

• Manage the menopause - If you want to ease the hot flushes and night sweats give acupuncture a go ........... Country Living, 1 September 2016
• Time to ease the pain - Regular acupuncture treatments can help break the pain cycle for a joint and arthritis pain ........... Woman &Home Feel Good You, 4 April 2016

• Ease that head - no drugs required - If you don't want to take a tablet, what are your options? ........... Woman &Home Feel Good You, 4 April 2016

• Could acupuncture be the cure for your niggling migraine or asthma - For most of the nation, acupuncture isn't part of our monthly routine ... ........... Daily Express, 4 April 2016

• Acupuncture releases happy hormones - Rhiannon Griffiths - a traditional acupuncturist and a member of the British Acupuncture Council, talks about acupuncture and emotional issues. ........... Woman's Weekly (main), 29 March 2016

• 3 reasons to try acupuncture - 1. Pain releiver 2. Safe and natural 3. It boosts immunity ........... Woman's Own Magazine, 14 Mar 2016

• Why traditional acupuncture may hold the key to easing chronic neck pain - Chronic neck pain is one of the main causes of disability worldwide. Conventional medical treatments aren’t always successful in providing long-term pain relief. As a result, sufferers of chronic neck pain are often seeking alternative approaches to treatment, such as acupuncture. ........... Mail on Sunday (Healthcare Innovations), 13 March 2016

• Acupuncture: One man goes under the needle to cure aches and pains... - Grimbsy Telegraph reporter Mark Page on his treatment with BAcC member Jazmin Warden ........... Grimsby Telegraph, 12 Mar 2016

• What kind of acupuncture is right for me? - Physiotherapists. Osteopaths. Chiropractors. Anyone who has had a sports injury will probably have seen one of these experts. But how many of us would consider having needles stuck into our sides, even by an expert? ........... Sunday Telegraph, 06 Mar 2016

• Acupuncture freed me up - Rebecca Newbold has electro acupuncture for an old car accident induced back injury. ........... Take a Break, 01 Mar 2016

• The mind's proven ability to heal the body should become a future component of medicine - Benefits from alternative treatments such as acupuncture when scientists insist it doesn't work ........... The Observer (Tech Mothly), 14 February 2016

• My Healthy Life - Alison Savory, British Acupuncture council member and lecturer, reveals how she boosts her health and wellbeing ........... Woman's Weekly, 2 February 2016

• Get the needle - not a cold! - Acupuncture works by influencing the flow of energy known as Qi ........... Woman & Home Feel Good You, 04 January 2016

• All Day Energy - Gillian Berry of the British Acupuncture Council suggests a simple technique ........... Good Housekeeping, 01 January 2016

• Which complementary therapist to see - Perhaps you are looking to ditch the drugs in favour of a more natural treatment ........... Spirit and Destiny, 01 January 2016

• NICE recommends acupuncture for tension headaches - Try some of the techniques using acupressure ........... The Daily Mirror, 29 December 2015

• How to deal with common tummy problems - Another alternative remedy is acupuncture ........... Yours, 12 December 2015

• What's the deal with acupuncture? - Acupuncture maybe the answer for chronic pain ........... Healthy Magazine, 30 November 2015

• Heal your back pain - NICE recommends acupuncture - up to 10 sessions over 12 weeks. ........... Woman and Home, 01 Nov 2015

• Tips, news and advice to boost your wellbeing - Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for stress, accodig to a new study ........... Good Housekeeping, 01 November 2015

• Five top tips for a bad back - Complementary treatments like acupuncture can help release pain and tension ........... Daily Express, 12 October 2015

• Alternative medicine makes its mark - Acupuncture may be offered by healthcare professionals ........... Evening Standard, 12 October 2015

• 26 minutes to sleep off heart disease - Get an earful locate your ears's pressure points ........... Men's Health, 07 October 2015

• Can't sleep? - Some simple exercises to help you switch off ........... Woman's Own, 05 Oct 2015

• Bend, Don't break - More than half of british adults have suffered from some form of back pain, yet one in four just grin and bear it according to a study from BUPA. ........... Daily Mirror, 29 Sept 2015

• Ten surprising ways to help you to feel less anxious - Give acupuncture a go ........... Saga Online, 16 September 2015

• How to cure a migraine - 10 tips for managing severe headaches ........... Daily Star, 11 September 2015

• 5 things you didn’t know about migraines - Complementary treatments are also beneficial – particularly acupuncture, which can help by treating the underlying root cause of the problem. ........... BT.com, 07 Sept 2015

• Migraine Awareness Week: How you can stop the painful condition from affecting your life - "Complementary treatments do help some people and there is some evidence that acupuncture can alleviate the condition," says Wendy Thomas, Chief Executive of The Migraine Trust. ........... Daily Mirror, 06 Sept 2015

• 10 ways to give up smoking - Some people find that acupuncture may help in thier bid to give up smoking. ........... MSN, 02 September 2015

• Acupuncture cured my back pain - I was sceptical about acupuncture but was so desperate I agreed to try it. ........... Woman's Weekly main, 01 September 2015

• How to keep calm and control your nerves - Acupuncture could help calm and control your nerves. ........... MSN, 21 August 2015

• Sleep tricks you haven't tried yet - Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans recently discovered acupuncture to help correct sleep problems. ........... Essentials, September 2015

• Getting pregnant with acupuncture treatment - I decided to give acupuncture a go. ........... Woman's Own, 10 August 2015

• 10 surprising ways to feel less anxious - From eating more yoghurt to switching your phone off - 10 tried and tested ways to beat anxiety. ........... Saga, 04 August 2015

• Frozen Shoulder - Frozen shoulder the complementary way. ........... Woman's Weekly (Main), 29 July 2015

• Acupuncture has big pain benefits - Acupuncture really can reduce pain, says a new study. ........... Macs magazine, 23 July 2015

• Ancient Chinese art can have genuine benefits - How acupuncture really can ease pain. ........... Mail Online, 22 July 2015

• Vegetarian woman reversed low fertility with meat - Beef diet helped me conceive ........... Daily Star Online, 07 July 2015

• BAcC member Tom Sydenham in TalkBack magazine - Tom gives an idea as to how a traditional acupuncturist would approach a back pain patient's problems in piece also mentioning the different types of acupuncture and osteopathy ........... TalkBack magazine, Issue 2 2015

• Chris Evans has acupuncture when too excited to sleep - New Top Gear host Chris Evans has had acupuncture to cure insomnia, saying he was “too excited” to sleep. ........... Daily Mirror, 25 June 2015

• Cancer patients' attitudes and beliefs about complementary and alternative medicine - A new study has shed light on cancer patients' attitudes and beliefs that drive the use of complementary and alternative medicine. ........... Ecancer news

• New study on acupuncture - New study on acupuncture to reduce pain and inflammation in children with acut appendicitis. ........... Science Newsline

• It's not my heels, so what's causing my back pain? - Back pain is most common in the lower back ........... Woman, 04 May 2015

• Goji berries, acupuncture and 24 herbal tablets a day - Fertility guru reveals her secrets after helping a thousand women defy the odds to fall pregnant ........... Mail online, 28 April 2015

• Banish your back pain without pills - Back pain is the world's leading cause of disability and the single biggest cause of work related absence in Britain ........... Daily Mirror, 14 April 2015

• How to fall back to sleep in 20 minutes or less - A third of us suffer from insomnia but not all sleeplessness is the same.. ........... Sunday Express Magazine, 5 April 2015

• The sneezing season - There are lots of simple solutions to hayfeve sufferers ........... Woman & Home Feel Good You, 4 April 2015

• Bread and pasta are my weakness - Stay beautiful with Donna Air's fashion and beauty tips ........... Daily Express, 7 Mar 2015

• Boost your energy levels in one day - Acupressure can help boost your vitality, says BAcC member Rhiannon Griffiths. ........... Daily Mirror, 5 Mar 2015

• From IBS to insomnia, 5 reasons to give acupuncture a go - Don’t let the thought of those needles put you off – acupuncture can help ease everything from fertility to migraines. ........... BT Home, 4 Mar 2015

• Donna Air: 'Acupuncture helps me to beat stress' - SHE is a model and budding entrepreneur with her own range of jewellery, a children's clothing line for Debenhams and a regular on the London social scene but Donna Air also manages to juggle her packed work schedule with dating the Duchess of Cambridge's brother James Middleton and bringing up her 11-year-old daughter Freya. ........... Daily Express, 3 Mar 2015

• A beginners guide to acupuncture - Rhiannon Griffiths on what its all about. ........... Healthy magazine, 3 March 2015

• Beauty comes from within - Donna Air on why she's more confident than ever and how she deals with love in the public eye. ........... Daily Star on Sunday, 23 Feb 2015

• Are you sad? - Try acupuncture!. ........... Best Diet, 3 Feb 2015

• Unconventional medical practice - The biggest barrier to getting people through the clinic door is fear of needles according to Rhiannon Griffiths who is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. ........... Newsweek , 30 January 2015

• 7 ways to manage the menopause - Give complementary therapies a try. Many women have found that acupuncture helps. ........... Yours Magazine, 20 January 2015

• Discover your de-stress therapy - Acupuncture is one of the best treatments to put the balance back, physically and emotionally. ........... Woman and Home Feel Good You, 4 January 2015

• What the experts take to relieve a bad hangover - British Acupuncture practitioner, Rhiannon Griffiths recommends ........... Irvine Herald, Kilmarnock Standard, 2 January 2015

• Acupuncture for RSI or carpal tunnel syndrome - In Chinese medicine RSI or carpal tunnel syndrome is viewed as a restriction of the flow of qi and blood. ........... Healthy (Main), 2 January 2015

• The bump to birth guide to alternative medicine - Acupuncture can help with both fertility and pregnancy issues. ........... Prima Baby & Pregnancy, 1 January 2015

• Back pain soothers - Acupuncture relieves inflammation and pain. ........... Woman's Weekly Lifestyle Series, 1 January 2015

• The five arms for maintaining your fertility naturally - Consulting complementary care practitioners including acupuncture may be beneficial. ........... Huffington Post

• Understanding arthritis and how to treat it - Consider pain-relief therapies such as acupuncture. ........... Homecare, 11 December 2014

• Acupuncture reduces pain for osteoarthritis - New study shows that acupuncture carried out over periods of more than four weeks showed greater pain reduction. ........... Kindred Spirit, 1 December 2014

• Acupuncture for headaches or looking for more energy? - According to Rhiannon Griffiths of the British Acupuncture Council - where the needles are placed could be used for........... Now magazine, 1 December 2014

• How to clear a blocked nose - Try this acupressure tip .... Essentials, 1 December 2014

• Acupuncture eased back pain after damage done as a child - I am 46 and fell down the stairs when I was 11 years old. My back has been stiff ever since... Woman's Own, 3 November 2014

• Make the menopause stress-free - Acupuncture can help alleviate menopasal symptoms advises Rachel Peckham, acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council. .... Woman's Own, 1 November 2014

• Elle - the body enduringly beautiful - I keep my beauty regime very simple in combinabiton with good facial massage, exfoliation and acuuncture. ........... Hello Fashion Monthly, 1 November 2014

• Beat pain today - Research found that acupuncture can be effective for treating chronic pain. ........... Yours, 14 October 2014

• Tennis elbow the complementary way - Apply acupuncture for tennis elbow. ........... Woman's Weekly, 14 October 2014

• Eczema - the complementary way - Rhiannon Griffiths, a member of the British Acupuncture Council explains acupuncture for eczema. ........... Woman's Weekly (Main), 7 October 2014

• Outwit winter bugs - According to the British Acupuncture Council acupuncture can tackle winter ailments. ........... Bella, 1 October 2014

• Acupuncture can help arthritis - Independent health store advice on arthritis. ........... Your Healthy Living, 1 October 2014

• Life in the fast lane - Acupressure exercises can help give you an extra lift at work, home or on the go.. ........... Woman's Own Monthly Lifestyle Series, 1 October 2014

• Morning sickness - Why not try acupuncture for morning sickness. ........... Your Fitness, 10 September 2014

• Traditional healing: modern medicine's friend or foe? - Despite skeptism, WHO has legitimised acupuncture and ayurveda. Is it time public health woke up to their potential?. ........... The Guardian, 17 Sept 2014

• Top of the morning - Pregnant and stuck in a bottomless pit of nausea?. ........... Metro (London), 18 September 2014

• Oprah's first acupuncture session - Watch this video as Oprah has her first acupuncture session. ...........

• 20 ways to beat morning sickness - Some mums find acupuncture can help. ........... MSN Wellbeing, 16 September 2014

• Fear of addiction keeps cancer patients from getting pain relief - Research suggests complemetary treatments such as acupuncture may be beneficial. ........... Reuters, 16 September 2014

• Geoff Boycott hits cancer for six - Barnsley cricket legend Geoff Boycott has spoken about how he battled cancer - with the help of an age old form of Chinese therapy.. ........... Barnsley Chronicle, 12 Sept 2014

• Migraine awareness week health tips and facts - British Acupuncture Council member and acupuncturist comments. ........... Female First (online, 9 September 2014

• Website of the week - Website of the week www.acupuncture.org.uk acupuncture can treat anything from back pain to gout to IBS. ........... My Weekly, 5 September 2014

• Migraines - Good evidence that acupuncture can help reduce the frequency and duration of a migraine. ... Woman's Weekly, 10 June 2014

• Send your energy levels soaring - Member of the BAcC gives a tip on how to help energise your body. ........... Bella, 10 June 2014

• Men's Health acupuncture trials - Burst stress with a needle to boost workplace productivity. ........... Men's Health

• What is acupuncture? - Traditional acupuncture forms a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine - the mind and body should be in perfect balance. ........... House, 19 May 2014

• Jodie Kidd coping with crippling back pain - Jodie Kidd: how you can cope with crippling back pain. ........... The Independent, 18 May 2014

• Hay fever tips - How to treat a summer problem as Britain readies itself for an epidemic. ........... Daily Mirror online, 15 May 2014

• Could Britain be on the verge of a hay fever epidemic - Climate change and air pollution combined with the stress of modern life are set to trigger an explosion in hay fever sufferers. ........... Daily Mirror, 15 May 2014

• Kate Silverton reveals why her baby is "beyond a miracle" - Kate used acupuncture as part of her regime to stay in shape emotionally and physically. ........... Hello Magazine, 28 April 2014

• Bye bye back pain - Got a niggle in your back? You're not alone.... ........... Womans fitness, 17 April 2014

• Can you reset your sex life? - An acupuncture session is ideal to get you in the mood. ........... Men's Health, 11 April 2014

• Sciatica - the complementary way - Acupuncture can be very effective at treating sciatica. ........... Woman's Weekly, 15 April 2014

• No wonder back pain is so common - More of us could try acupuncture for back pain. ........... Take a Break, 3 April 2014

• The Game's Brittany Daniel fiercely (and secretly) battled cancer - The Game's Brittany Daniel fiercely (and secretly) battled cancer for sake of the twin sister she 'could not leave behind' - aided by acupuncture amongst other things.. ........... Daily Mail, 19 March 2014

• Engelbert Humperdink - acupuncture and asthma - Four treatments of acupuncture cured Engelbert Humperdinck of asthma. ........... Daily Mail (Main), 25 March 2014

• Using traditional acupuncture to help manage diabetes - Complementary therapies can support a patient in dealing with long-term conditions such as Type 2 diabetes. Mark Bovey, Research Manager of the British Acupuncture Council, explains what acupuncture has to offer to someone with diabetes and shares the experiences of some patients who have benefited from this traditional practice. ........... Diabetes update, Spring 2014

• Word on acupuncture - British Acupuncture Council on air during Acupuncture Awareness Week. ........... World on Health

• Acupuncture: Tried and tested - Whenever I think of acupuncture, my brain always conjures up images of Pinhead from Hellraiser. I couldn't see how little pins would help me overcome my anxiety or how it could help women deal with menopause and infertility. That was before I tried it.. ........... The Lady, 06 March 2014

• Puncturing the myths about acupuncture - Some 2.3 million acupuncture treatments are carried out each year in the UK, making it one of the most popular complementary therapies.
  But like many alternative treatments, acupuncture is often still misunderstood. I visited top acupuncturist Maureen Cromey, who trained in Chinese medicine and has 26 years' experience in acupuncture, for treatment and also to sort out the facts from the fiction concerning the therapy.. ........... home.bt.com, 05 March 2014

• Couch potato culture - New study by British Acupuncture Council shows risk in back pain epidemic caused by unhealthy habits and sedentary lifestyles. ...........

• Acupuncture and yoga for drug addict prisoners: Inmates to be offered treatments to help them break their habit - Prisoners are being offered 'holistic therapies' on Drug Recovery Wings. Treatments for criminals include yoga, acupuncture and 'tissue massage'. ........... Daily Mail, 04 March 2014

• A guide to acupuncture - Not sure about the point of acupuncture? Read our quick guide to how this 2000-year-old practice can help, and what to expect. ........... Tescoliving.com, 03 March 2014

• 10 ways to live to 100 - Respect your constitution. ........... Natural Health, 01 March 2014

• A kind of magic - Registered acpuncturist takes us behind the time honoured healing tradition. ........... Natural Health, 1 February 2014

• Living With Endometriosis - Endometriosis is one of the most painful and debilitating conditions to affect women's sexual and reproductive wellness and wellbeing, and yet it is sadly very common. ........... yourwellness.com, 20 January 2014

• Depression need not be a life sentence - I have found acupuncture incredibly helpful in my ongoing quest to achieve emotional stability. ........... Mail online, 19 January 2014

• Acupuncture for asthma - Different therapies for for bronchial asthma include acupuncture ........... Pressbox, 15 January 2014

• Great tips for helping arthritis - If you suffer from chronic arthritis, you want to consider getting acupuncture. ........... Pressbox, 14 January 2014

• The Hoff swears by acupuncture - 'I feel 40 even though I'm 61 - I can outlast almost everybody in the gym': David Hasselhoff under the microscope ........... Daily Mail, 13 January 2014

• Improve your chances of getting pregnant - Find a way to de-stress by having acupunture. ........... Pressbox, 4 January 2014

• Acupuncture for PCOS - Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for PCOS ........... WDDTY, 1 January 2014

• Acupuncture could ease depression - Pricking your body with tiny needles could ease depression. ........... Women's Fitness, January 2014

• Change your life in 2014 - Acupuncture helps smokers to quit. ........... My Weekly, 24 December 2014

• Acupuncture for restless legs syndrome - Traditional acupuncture can be hugely beneficial for restless legs syndrome says Rachel Peckham of the British Acupuncture Council ........... Woman's Weekly, 16 December 2013

• Gwen Stefani looking swell on way to acupuncture appointment - The 44-year-old singer stepped out in Los Angeles... ........... Daily Express, 12 December 2013

• Julie Walters says nite to night terrors - The actress was honoured with a lifetime achievement prize at the British Independent Film Awardson the weekend - read how she put night terrors behind her with hynotherapy and acupuncture ........... Daily Express, 10 December 2013

• Ancient therapies to help with your modern life - According to the University of Maryland Medical Centre acupuncture reduces sholesterol and triglyceride levels ........... Natural Therapy Blog, 2 December 2013

• What is the alternative? - Good points to stimulate in order to free the energy and keep it flowing smoothly ........... Natural Health, 1 December 2013

• Gary Barlow has acupuncture - Gary Barlow is big on well-being, I eat well and do an acupuncture session weekly ........... Daily Mirror, 30 November 2013

• What are the benefits of acupuncture for osteoarthritis? - One of the advantages of acupuncture is that the incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than that of many drugs ........... Natural Therapy blog, 29 November 2013

• Acupuncture could help in the dentist's chair - Acupuncture may provide relief for dental patients who reflexively gag during dental procedures ........... Reuters Health, 28 November 2013

• Cate Blanchett enjoys acupuncture - Cate Blanchett enjoys treatment like acupuncture ........... Contact music, 19 November 2013

• Beating back pain service BMC paper - Beating Back Pain Service has now been published in BMC complementary & alternative Medicine ............ BMC Complementry and Alternative Medicine, 19 November 2013

• Acupuncture and fertility - Acupuncture can assist natural fertility ........... Blog/Natural Therapy for All, 14 November 2013

• Get the needle - Acupuncture is favoured by Tamara Ecclestone to balance the body's energy ........... Daily Star (Main), 13 November 2013

• Beat the winter woes - Tamara Ecclestone says acupuncture makes her feel good! ........... Daily Star, 13 November 2013

• Acupuncture can help alleviate menopausal symptoms - "Acupuncture can help alleviate menopausal symtoms by triggring a healing response" says Rachel Peckham, acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council ........... Woman's Own, 11 November 2013

• Louise Redknapp shares her favourite beauty tip for winter - The best alternative treatment I had was acupuncture on the face ........... Female First, 2 November 2013

• Painful knees - Study by University of York compared acupuncture for painful knees with other treatments ........... Woman's Weekly, 29 October 2013

• Dr Miriam Stoppard helping to keep you fit and healthy - Dr Miriam Stoppard suggests considering acupuncture for chronic depression. ........... Daily Mirror, 21 October 2013

• Acupuncture could treat UK's 2 million suffering silently from anxiety - 2 million people with anxiety in the UK are suffering in silence instead of seeking remedies such as acupuncture which could treat the symptoms. To mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday, the British Acupuncture Council and Anxiety UK have warned that anxiety is an ongoing issue, with two thirds of sufferers experiencing symptoms of the condition for five years or more. ........... Information Daily online, 8 October 2013

• Try acupuncture for back pain - Sometimes, complementary therapies really do work. Here are the ones Dr Pixie recommends. ........... Zest magazine, 10 October 2013

• Acupuncture can treat depression and anxiety without drugs - Acupuncture is best known as a treatment for controlling our aches and pains but few of us know that acupuncture can also be used to treat anxiety and depression. ...........

• Acupuncture offers new hope in treating depression and anxiety - New research by the British Acupuncture Council and the charity Anxiety UK, revealed that only 10 per cent of sufferers use acupuncture to deal with their anxiety, whereas almost half (49.2 per cent) are prescribed medication. ........... Daily Express, 9 October 2013

• Acupuncture may help reduce depression - Acupuncture can be helpful in treating depression as an adjunct to antidepressant medication. ........... Therapy Today, 1 October 2013

• Pills vs acupuncture for depression - Two items from the Daily Mail in the downloadable pdf discussing the pro's and con's of different treatments for depression. ........... Daily Mail, 25 September 2013

• Life in the fast lane - Some acupuressure tips from BAcC member Gillian Berry. ........... Womans's Own, 30 September 2013

• Pills vs acupuncture for depression - Two items from the Daily Mail in the downloadable pdf discussing the pro's and con's of different treatments for depression ........... Daily Mail, 25 September 2013

• Acupuncture or counseling may help depression - 'Patients who suffer from depression may benefit more from acupuncture or counseling alongside their usual care, compared with usual care alone. This is according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine.' ........... Medical News Today website, 25 September 2013

• Adding acupuncture or counselling to usual care hastens improvement in persistent depression - 'Patients with depression who received acupuncture or counselling on top of their usual care in primary care experienced greater improvement in their depressive symptoms at three months than patients who received usual care alone, UK researchers have found.' ........... BMJ, 25 September 2013

• Study shows acupuncture's effectiveness - From the healthcare innovations supplement in Saturday 21st September 2013 issue of the guardian - a piece on recent studies from University of York. Download the pdf for the full item. ........... The Guardian, 21 September 2013

• Ashes 2013 - Kevin Pietersen using acupuncture to stay on form - England batsman Kevin Pietersen is undergoing acupuncture treatment to help with knee and calf problems ........... Mail online, 20 September 2013

• Facial acupuncture in Harper's Bazaar - It may still involve needles, but facial acupuncture is a great alternative for those afraid of injectable fillers. ........... Harper's Bazaar, 18 September 2013

• Police fundraising for their Gloucestershire's only Multiple Sclerosis (MS) centre - One of the fundraisers, police staff member Jackie Campbell is a MS sufferer and user of the centre -"I now visit twice a week for acupuncture and massages - and for general fellowship" ........... Heart 102.4 local news, 18 September 2013

• Jodie Kidd prefers acupuncture to pills - Supermodel Jodie Kidd talks lifestyle in the Daily Mail - Jodie is supporting the Simplyhealth back care app which includes British Acupuncture Council members in its practitioner list. Simplyhealth will be donating £1 for every download to the charity Backcare. ........... Daily Mail, 16 September 2013

• Facial acupuncture - Programme about facial acupuncture on Channel 4 ........... Channel 4, 4 September 2013

• Consider acupuncture for pain - Studies show acupuncture can ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis and lower back pain ........... Yours Magazine, 3 September 2013

• Acupuncture for allergies - Relief after eight weeks of acupuncture ........... Country Living (Main), 1 September 2013

• Control your skin! - Rhiannon Griffiths, a member of the British Acupuncture Council, comments on acupuncture for eczema ........... Natural Health, 1 September 2013

• Beat migraine! - Acupuncture has produced some promising results for migraine for migraine sufferers ........... Natural Health, 1 September 2013

• Why are we so obsessed with women and fertility? - Emma Cannon, member of the British Acupuncture Council and pregnancy and fertility expert, comments on male fertility ........... Mail Online, 20 August 2013

• Get your back on track - The NHS says studies have shown acupuncture to be effective in easing chronic back pain ........... Woman (main), 19 August 2013

• Improvement in facial line after course of facial acupuncture - Mum of three and grandma has seen an inprovement in her facial lines ........... Liverpool Echo, 14 August 2013

• GPs say alternative cures aren't hokum - Acupuncture has a specific role in certain conditions. ........... Daily Mail (Ireland) (Main), 6 August 2013

• Can fear be cured? - UK dentists found that simple acupuncture successfully "cured" odontophobia (extreme fear of dentists). ........... The Telegraph, 6 August 2013

• Acupuncture for radiant wedding skin - My skin looked fresher and my cheek bones more pronounced. ........... You and Your Wedding, 5 August 2013

• Disharmony of your Qi can lead to problems - Mark Shepherd is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and practises acupuncture, reiki, reflexology and cosmetic facial acupuncture talks about qi. ........... Observer Series (Main), 1 August 2013

• Give your body an MoT and discover the secrets of perfect health - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has approved acupuncture as a cost-effective treatment ........... Sunday Express (magazine), 28 July 2013

• Sleep remedies – no sheep required - Acupuncture recommended for thos who suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)........... yummymummybeauty.com, 10 June 2013

• Soothe summer skin with acupuncture - A summer course of acupuncture can be helpful to clear the skin and improve the feeling of well being............ Female First, 1 June 2013

• Tension headaches - Tension headaches can be triggered by muscular tension which is where acupuncture can be helpful........... Woman's Weekly, 4 June 2013

• Olympic gold medallist, Jessia Ennis, had acupuncture after training injuries - Jessica Ennis had acupuncture after training injuries, just to get deep into the muscle. It works really well............ Daily Mail (Ireland), 28 May 2013

• Spice girl, Mel C, turned to acupuncture - After Spice Girl and singer-songwriter Mel C was diagnosed with depression she turned to acupuncture............ Daily Mail (Main), 28 May 2013

• Can acupuncture help the menopause? - Acupuncture is known to successfully help with the menopause............ Your Wellness, 1 May 2013

• Give hay fever the heave-ho! - Say goodbye to annoying sniffles and sore throats this summer - acupuncture provides relief............ Natural Health, 1 May 2013

• Success for meniscal cartilage tears in Dr Le Fanu's column - "I consider acupuncture, with its ancient and honourable history, to be an underused resource within the NHS. In my case it has been 100% effective and has no side effects. Yours sincerely, Mrs Sandra Hancock, BSc" ........... Daily Telegraph, 26 April 2013

• I want to beat that panto horse - David Cohen in the Evening Standard on his training experiences to compete in the London Marathon 2013........... Evening Standard, 19 April 2013

• Jen's up for the cupping - Friends star Jennifer Aniston looks like she's cup for having a baby as she glides down the red carpet............ Daily Mirror, 18 April 2013

• Acupuncture under the spotlight - Great introductory article on acupuncture, covers many faqs such as evidence base, cost and the different regulatory bodies............ Arthritis Digest, Spring 2013

• Acupuncture is therapy of the month - Acupuncture gets the thumbs up in the current issue of Your Healthy Living. ........... Your Healthy Living, April 2013

• Toyah Willcox reveals her insomnia - Actress and singer Toyah Willcox reveals how her life was plagued with insomnia for 40 years before she discovered acupuncture. ........... Woman's Own, 1 April 2013

• From minor niggles to more serious concerns - Our panel of experts is here to answer all questions on holistic health and complementary remedies. ........... Spirit & Destiny, 1 April 2013

• These little needles could sharpen your performance - Could acupuncture improve your training?. ........... Women's running UK, 1 April 2013

• Sleep School - Struggling to get some shut-eye? "Acupuncture can help by calming the nervous system" adds Rachel Peckham of the British Acupuncture Council. ........... The Sun (Fabulous), 31 March 2013

• Acupuncture after a stroke is beneficial - After a serious stroke,Robert, aged 42, tried acupuncture and found it beneficial. ........... The Mail on Sunday (You), 17 March 2013

• Acupuncture's protective effect against stress - Study published in the Journal of Endocrinilogy added to a growing body of evidence on acupunture's protective effect agains stress. ........... Daily Telegraph, 15 March 2013

• Health advice - insomnia - Britains leading health and wellbeing specialists answer your questions in The Daily Telegraph. ........... The Telegraph, 12 March 2013

• 60 sick buckets a day - Susan suffered from hyperemisis gravidarum (an extreme form of morning sickness) to such an extent that she feared for her life. ........... That's Life (main), 7 March 2013

• Acupuncture transmitted infections - To ensure exemplary standards of safe practice and to avoid any transmitted infections, always visit an acupuncturist registered with the British Acupuncture Council. ........... Market Rasen Mail (online), 5 March 2013

• Make like an A-lister and try acupuncture - From Gwyneth Paltrow to Eva Mendes, the A-list has embraced acupuncture. ........... ok! magazine, 5 March 2013

• Ryan Giggs scores - Ryan Giggs's 1,000 match career is unlikely to be matched - acupuncture is part of his fitness regime. ........... Daily Telegraph, 1 March 2013

• Uttoxeter acupuncturist raises awareness - Marika Latham gives an overview of acupuncture. ........... Uttoxeter Advertiser, 27 February 2013

• The Wahanda guide to Acupuncture Awareness Week - Wahanda, 27 Feb 2013

• Discover your destiny - Live your dream life with this spiritual career changing quiz! Acupuncture could be one of the best jobs for you if you are physical. ........... Soul & Spirit, 1 March 2013

• Managing pain - Increasingly medical practitioners are looking to the ancient practice of acupuncture as a preferred method of treatment. ........... Operating Theatre Journal, 1 March 2013

• Fed up with popping pills? - Article recommends the use of a qualified acupuncturist for pain relief. ........... At Home, 1 March 2013

• Ancient Chinese therapy may help you sleep better - British Acupuncture Council member Mark Shepherd featured. ........... The Observer, 21 February 2013

• The Fertility Code - Ditch coffee, dairy and EXERCISE if you want to have a baby (and it worked for the Duchess of Cambridge). ........... Daily Mail, 21 February 2013

• Top 5 health products to get you through marathon training - As the marathon season will soon be upon us, runners are reaching the most important and enduring part of their training schedule which can put a lot of strain on the body and health. ........... femalefirst.co.uk, 21 February 2013

• Let’s stop pretending that IVF is a luxury - Times columnist Gaby Hinsliff writes on yesterdays new NICE guideance for fertility, noting a widespread need for help with the problem – acupuncture is very effective and works well alongside IVF treatments. ........... The Times (online), 21 February 2013

• Have a cup of tea with Toyah - Toyah uses acupuncture for insomnia. ........... Woman's Weekly, 26 February 2013

• Denise van Outen used acupuncture when conceiving - Denise van Outen used acupuncture when conceiving. . ........... Daily Mail (Main), 19 February 2013

• Can acupuncture help relieve seasonal allergies? - Watery eyes and stuffy noses are seasonal martyrdom for millions of allergy sufferers around the globe, but now a German study finds that some help may come from an unlikely source - acupuncture. ........... www.trust.org, 18 February 2013

• New trial: back pain treatment using bee venom and acupuncture points - Bee venom could take the sting out of back pain. ........... Daily Mail (Main), 19 February 2013

• Acupuncture for your family - Although acupuncture is the most popular complementary therapy in the UK, with 2.3 million acupuncture treatments carried out a year, many people still see it, at best, as nonsense or, at worst, as dangerous. Find out more about the most popular complementary therapy in the UK. ........... thegreenparent.co.uk, 18 February 2013

• Beat back pain - Around 80% of us will suffer back pain at some point in our lives, but these holistic therapies will ease those aches. ........... Natural Health, 01 March 2013

• Zombie Nation - Recent research has revealed that we're a nation of zombies with 1 in 5 of us claiming to feel like one after a disturbed nights sleep. ........... Stamford Living, February 2013

• To get over a cold faster - Woman's weekly suggests contacting a qualified acupuncturist ........... Woman's Weekly, 25 Sep 2012

• BBC reporting on NICE guidelines for headache diagnosis - "Up to a million people in the UK have "completely preventable" severe headaches caused by taking too many painkillers, doctors have said." ........... BBC news, 19 Sep 2012

• Too many painkillers can cause headaches, health watchdog says - The Times reports on the new NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) guidance on the diagnosis and management of headaches in young people and adults - "Acupuncture is the only proven method to prevent some types of headaches and doctors should prescribe it" ........... The Times, 19 Sep 2012

• Acupuncture is better for me - Case study: Michelle Lowe, 48 who has suffered from chronic migraine for 18 months started acupuncture treatment in January ...........

• Study supports use of acupuncture for chronic pain - The Arthritis Research UK website posts on the recent meta-analysis from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre on chronic pain, which is getting a lot of international coverage at the moment. Acupuncture will be one of several treatments to be reviewed by Arthritis Research UK in its report on complementary therapies, due out later this year. ........... Arthritis Research UK website, 11 Sep 2012

• Trial of acupuncture for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Dyspnea on exertion (DOE) is a major symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is difficult to control. This study was performed to determine whether acupuncture is superior to placebo needling in improving DOE in patients with COPD who are receiving standard medication. ........... Chinese Medicine Times, 12 Sep 2012

• Acupuncture for shoulder pain after stroke a systematic review - Shoulder pain, for which acupuncture has been used, is a common complication after a stroke that interferes with the function of the upper extremities. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize and evaluate the effects of acupuncture for shoulder pain after stroke. ........... Chinese Medicine Times, 12 Sep 2012

• Acupuncture another option for depression - Do antidepressants really work, what are the alternatives to prescription medications and do they work as well as medications. Depression has become so widespread that antidepressants are now the most commonly prescribed class of medication in the U.S. Over the past 20 years, the percent of Americans taking antidepressants doubled. Currently, 1 in 10 Americans is taking one or more antidepressants. ........... Chinese Medicine Times, 12 Sep 2012

• Acupuncture improves sleep in postmenopause - Acupuncture improves sleep in postmenopause in a randomized, double-bline, pacebo-controlled study. ........... Chinese Medicine Times, 12 Sep 2012

• Acupuncture pain relief is real researchers say - The study is a review of previous acupuncture studies that compared the ancient Chinese practice to standard pain care or to sham acupuncture. In the latter, patients are needled in a manner different from (or at spots on the body not tied to) traditional acupuncture ........... E Medicine Health, 10 Sep 2012

• The beginners guide to acupuncture - Nice article introducing acupunture ........... Healthy, 02 Sep 2012

• We would never have had babies without acupuncture - We would never had babies without reflexology, acupuncture and an egg donor. Three women reveal the secrets of thier longed-for pregnancies ........... Daily Express, 30 Aug 2012

• Acupuncture for the treatment of depression - Acupuncture is an alternative to drugs in the treatment of depression ........... My Weekly, 28 Aug 2012

• Olympics highlight acupuncture for athletes - It is no secret that the Chinese Olympic team are using acupuncture and all its related modalities to ensure performance fitness........... BAcC, 07 Aug 2012

• Hot flushes what really works? - The most common and troublesome aspect of menopause is an out of control body thermostat. Woman and Home, 01 Aug 2012

• Dr Shimmel's health on my shelf - Health on my Shelf. Woman's Weekly, 17 Jul 2012

• When Loose Woman Lisa Maxwell beat back pain - Loose Woman Lisa Maxwell seeks alternative therapy. Woman's Own Magazine, 16 Jul 2012

• So long summer sneezes - Hurray for longer days and warmer weather. Even hayfever sufferers can join the fun. My weekly, 26 Jun 2012

• The art of successful snoozing - Summer's light mornings and long evenings can disrupt sleep advice on common slumber problems and tips to ensure successful snoozing.. Chester Leader, 20 Jun 2012

• Don't let sun spoil sleep - Waking up to light mornings and socialising outdoors on balmy evenings are two summer pleasures but they can play havoc with sleep patterns. Daily Record, 19 Jun 2012

• Chronic neck pain major clinical trial run by the University of York - People with chronic neck pain in the York area are being offered the chance to take part in a major clinical trial into the effectiveness of acupuncture sessions. University of York news and events, 19 Apr 2012

• Asthma from perspective of Chinese medicine - Asthma is a western medicine name for a given health piciture. With acupuncutre you would of course look at the the Chinese Medicne routes to the signs and symptoms presented. Observer series (Main), 19 Apr 2012

• The alternative way to good health - Top ten alterntive remedies to Good Health featured in The Lady, 30 Mar 2012

• Combating wedding stress with a pre-wedding MOT - Wedding planning is stessful. Even if you're the most chilled out bide (I'm not)] there comes a day when it all feels a bit overwheming. My session started with an acupuncturist I explained how I've been feeling anxious and moody .............. Zest blog, 20 Mar 2012

• First Acupuncture Awareness Week a success - British Acupuncture Council, 30 Mar 2012

• Radio One presenter Scott Mills discovered acupuncture through the Hoff - Acupuncture chills you out and lasts for ages - Woman magazine, 19 Mar 2012

• Are painkillers best in labour? - Acupuncture as an intervention in labour may work with fewer adverse effects. Daily Express, 14 Mar 2012

• Sharp end of research into ancient therapy - The Yorkshire Post, 05 Mar 2012

• A treatment with pinpoint accuracy - Peterborough Evening Telegraph, 03 Mar 2012

• Do you really need that pill? - Top Sante, 01 Mar 2012

• Acupuncture may help with various pregnancy issues - Naava Carman comments in Prima Baby, December 2011

• Fibroids - acupuncture highly effective for relieving symptoms - In Natural Health, 1 December 2011

• Key messages about traditional acupuncture - Key messages about traditonal acupuncture and how it can be used alongside western medicine. Article by Suzi Dixon in Telegraph.co.uk, 22 November 2011
• Andy Murray refers to acupuncture - Andy Murray refers to acupuncture in The Sun, 22 November 2011
• Help for arthritis? relief in acupuncture - In My Weekly, 19 November 2011
• Stop smoking with acupuncture - In Woman's Weekly, 15 November 2011
• Acupuncture for babies, toddlers and children of all ages - June Tranmer talks about acupuncture for babies toddlers and children of all ages in Practical Parenting, 1 November 2011
• Beginner's guide to acupuncture - Beginner's guide to acupuncture, by Rachel Peckham; Simply Beautiful, November 2011
• Get a happy tum with acupuncture - Tamzin Freeman, member of the British Acupuncture Council, speaks about digestive problems - In Women's Fitness, September 2011
• Missing the point on acupuncture regulation - by Rosemary Byfield, Health Editor, Epoch Times - 21 October 2011
• US Army lends an ear to acupuncture - Evening Standard, 4 October 2011
• Infertility - "I'd sent off for adoption papers.... a week later I was pregnant": Weather girl Clare Nasir on her quest to be a mother .... from Mail Online, 20 August 2011
• Anxiety and Acupuncture - In the Summer 2011 (Issue 78) of Anxious Times, the quarterly magazine of Anxiety UK, 16 June 2011
• Mystery illnesses and acupuncture - Acupuncture has a 'significant' effect on patients with mystery symptoms - and could be added to the list of available treatments for undiagnosed health problems, research shows - 2 June 2011
• National IBS awareness month - radio interview - BAcC member Virginia Cooper recently gave an interview on local radion station Link FM 92.2 (linkfm.net). The presenter, Holly Black, keeps an archive on her website - tune in here (13 May 2010)
• Shine TV spotlights traditional acupuncture - Interview with BAcC member Deb Connor on digital TV channel, Shine. Deb answers questions such as how does traditional acupuncture work, its safety (especially for pregnant women), what to expect during a treatment, and what conditions it helps - including depression, digestion and headaches. Deb also demonstrates how fine the sterile acupuncture needles are and how they are used. ( 14 October 2009 )

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