The Gentle Needle Guy

30/03/2026

28/03/2026

Acupuncture for bloating and fluid retention

23/03/2026

These points help cough by opening the chest, regulating Lung qi, and helping it descend properly.

In TCM, cough often happens when Lung qi rises upward instead of moving down smoothly. Using points in the upper chest can help reduce chest tightness, ease congestion, support breathing, and calm the upward movement that triggers coughing.

19/03/2026

Still awake at these times? In TCM, the body clock may give clues:

9–11pm — San Jiao / Triple Burner
Trouble winding down, poor regulation, body not shifting properly into rest

11pm–1am — Gallbladder
Can reflect stress, indecision, tension, or internal heat

1–3am — Liver
Often linked with stress, frustration, heat, or poor blood/yin nourishment

Repeated wake-ups are a pattern, not just “bad

17/03/2026

Things my patients tell me during acupuncture

13/03/2026

Bell’s palsy is sudden weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles caused by inflammation of the facial nerve.

Signs may include:
• Facial drooping on one side
• Difficulty closing the eye
• Changes in taste
• Facial numbness or weakness

Acupuncture may help by reducing inflammation, improving blood flow to the nerve, stimulating nerve recovery, and supporting muscle function.

Many people seek acupuncture for early assistance.

10/03/2026

Watch me unbox this electroacupuncture machine!

⚡️Electroacupuncture uses gentle electrical pulses through acupuncture needles to stimulate nerves, improve circulation, and help reduce pain. It’s often used for muscle tension, nerve issues, and stubborn chronic pain.

07/03/2026

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the physical and emotional symptoms that occur in the days leading up to a menstrual period, typically disappearing once menstruation begins.

This video explains from a traditional Chinese medicinal point of view what those signs mean.

04/03/2026

Try this to relieve golfers elbow!

02/03/2026

Inner forearm pain? It might mean you have some blockage in you heart meridian.

26/02/2026

3 foods to help your digestion

🥣 Rice porridge - good for sensitive gut
🎃 Pumpkin - helps your digestion work more efficiently
🫚 Ginger - great for nausea, cramping or feeling gassy

28/10/2025

Ever wondered why coffee hits differently than tea? ☕🔥

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, coffee isn’t just a morning booster.

It’s warming, moving, and stimulating, a powerful kick that wakes up the Spleen and Stomach, moves Liver Qi, and gets the blood flowing… fast.

That surge of clarity? ✅
The jittery crash later? Also TCM at work 😅
When the Yang rises too quickly, the Heart and Kidneys can feel the imbalance, think anxiety, palpitations, or burnout.

Coffee is a tool.
Use it wisely and it can be energising, uplifting, and even digestive-supportive, especially when paired with food and balanced habits.

Energy is a daily investment.
From mindful sips to restorative therapies, every choice shapes how you feel.

How do you take your coffee — black, with milk, or iced? 👇

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