Health Tree Acupuncture

10/03/2026

04/03/2026

Acupuncture proven to clear "chemo brain" in groundbreaking clinical trial 🧠✨

Up to 40% of breast cancer survivors experience "chemo brain" — the frustrating fog of fuzzy thinking, memory lapses, and poor concentration that lingers long after treatment ends. For many women, it becomes one of the most persistent and under-acknowledged hurdles on the road to recovery.

Now, a landmark Phase 2 clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre has shown that acupuncture can genuinely help — not just in how patients feel, but in how their brains actually perform.

The ENHANCE trial enrolled 260 breast cancer survivors (average age 56) who had completed treatment and were struggling with cognitive difficulties and insomnia. Over 10 weeks, participants received either real acupuncture, sham acupuncture, or usual care.

The results:

✅ Both real and sham acupuncture groups reported clinically meaningful improvements in perceived cognitive function — more than double the improvement seen in usual care

✅ Only real acupuncture produced measurable gains on objective cognitive tests (the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test), with a 4-point advantage over sham acupuncture that held firm at 26 weeks

✅ In patients with impaired objective function at the start, real acupuncture showed a particularly promising trend in improving memory

❓Why did sham acupuncture also improve how patients felt? Lead researcher Dr Jun J. Mao explains: the relaxation, personal attention, and sense of being cared for during sessions all contribute to wellbeing — but only real acupuncture produced the deeper neurological changes reflected in standardised testing. Brain scan research supports this — acupuncture appears to directly stimulate areas of the brain involved in memory, attention, and learning.

From a TCM perspective, this is no surprise. Cancer treatment profoundly depletes Kidney Jing, Heart Blood, and Spleen Qi — the foundations of mental clarity and cognitive function. Rebuilding these systems is central to what we do at Health Tree Acupuncture.

Western medicine is now confirming what Traditional Chinese Medicine has understood for thousands of years.

🌿 Whether you're recovering from cancer treatment, or dealing with brain fog from stress, hormonal changes, or chronic illness — acupuncture offers real, evidence-based support.

04/03/2026

Acupuncture Proven to Clear "Chemo Brain" 🧠

Up to 40% of breast cancer survivors experience "chemo brain" — fuzzy thinking, memory lapses, and poor concentration that lingers long after treatment ends.

A groundbreaking Phase 2 clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre has now shown that acupuncture doesn't just improve how survivors feel — it measurably improves how their brains actually perform on objective cognitive tests.

260 women. 10 weeks. Real results.

Participants receiving real acupuncture showed more than double the cognitive improvement of usual care — and were the only group to show gains on standardised memory and learning tests, benefits that held firm at 26 weeks.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, this makes complete sense. Cancer treatment depletes the very foundations of mental clarity — Kidney Jing, Heart Blood, and Spleen Qi. Restoring these is at the heart of what we do.

Western science is catching up to what Chinese medicine has known for thousands of years. 🌿

📍 Struggling with brain fog? Book a consultation at Health Tree Acupuncture and take the first step towards a clearer mind.

Source: ENHANCE Trial, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, December 2025

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27/01/2026

🔥 Are you noticing these subtle signs your metabolism might be struggling? 🔥

Your metabolism does so much more than manage weight — it’s the engine behind how your body balances energy, blood sugar, hormones, and more. Sometimes it sends signals long before a full-blown issue shows up in blood tests. 👀

In our latest blog we explore 4 possible signs of struggling metabolic health — and what you can do about them:

✨ Persistent fatigue even after rest
✨ Feeling thirsty or needing to p*e more than
usual
✨ Difficulty losing weight despite efforts
✨ Changes in skin texture or pigmentation

None of these automatically mean something is “wrong,” but they are worth paying attention to. Early awareness can help you make small tweaks that support long-term wellbeing — from diet and movement to stress and sleep.

👉 Read the full blog by following the link in bio to learn more and empower your health journey.

Let’s tune into our bodies and give them the support they deserve!

27/01/2026

Is your metabolic health struggling?

Your metabolism plays an important role in how your body manages energy, blood sugar, fats, and hormones. When metabolic health is struggling, the body often gives early signals.

Your metabolism plays an important role in how your body manages energy, blood sugar, fats, and hormones. When metabolic health is under strain, the body often gives early signals. In many cases, simple, sustainable changes to diet, physical activity, sleep, and stress levels can significantly impro...

18/01/2026

Health Tree Acupuncture is proud to be part of the Wellbeing Sessions project, an initiative by St Margaret's House, a National Portfolio Organisation supported by Arts Council England.

Based in Bethnal Green, we share their commitment to fostering positive social change and building healthier, happier communities. As a trusted partner of St Margaret's House, we aim to provide gentle, ethical, and affordable acupuncture treatments for the local community and beyond. We specialise in evidence-based acupuncture to help manage a wide range of health concerns, including:

🔸Chronic pain relief (back pain, arthritis, muscle tension)

🔸Stress-related conditions (anxiety, insomnia, fatigue)

🔸Migraine and headache management

🔸Women's health and fertility support

🔸Digestive issues and overall well-being

At Health Tree Acupuncture, everyone is welcome. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can access holistic healthcare without barriers. Whether you're new to acupuncture or a returning patient, we are here to support you on your well-being journey. Our low-cost acupuncture treatments make holistic healthcare accessible, offering an effective and natural well-being approach.

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£20 Concession

12/01/2026

New Year, New Balance: Set health goals that support your body—not fight it.
Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) favours balance, consistency, and living with the seasons to build lasting wellness.
Read our short guide and start your year with gentle, sustainable changes. Follow the link in our bio above.☝️

11/01/2026

New Year, New Balance 🌿
Start 2026 with health goals that honor your body — not force it. In our latest blog, learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on balance, consistency, and aligning with nature to create lasting change. Read practical tips from Health Tree Acupuncture to set sustainable, nourishing goals this year.

Read more: https://wix.to/kn6h1Eu

The New Year often brings a surge of motivation. We set ambitious health goals, promise ourselves we’ll do better, and push hard for change. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, however, true and lasting health doesn’t come from force—it comes from balance, consistency, and l...

16/11/2025

Today is World Acupuncture Day, a celebration of one of the world’s oldest healing traditions and the incredible impact it continues to have on health and wellbeing.

At its heart, acupuncture is about balance — supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, regulate, and restore itself.
Whether it’s easing stress, improving sleep, supporting fertility, managing pain, or helping you feel more grounded in daily life, acupuncture offers a gentle, personalised approach to care.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted acupuncture as part of their health journey.
Here’s to a medicine that has supported millions for thousands of years — and continues to make a difference every single day. ✨

13/11/2025

🌿 World Kindness Day 🤍
A reminder that the smallest acts of kindness can shift our whole internal landscape.

In East Asian medicine, kindness isn’t just an idea — it’s nourishment.
It soothes the Heart, grounds the Shen (spirit), and helps the whole body soften out of “fight or flight” and back into balance.

Today, offer yourself a moment of kindness too.

✨ A slower breath
✨ A cup of tea
✨ A kind word to your own body
✨ A pause before rushing into the next thing

Kindness is medicine. For ourselves, for each other, for our wider community.

How will you show kindness today? 💛

10/10/2025

Health Tree Acupuncture supports World Mental Health Day 2025 💚

Today, 10 October, we join the global movement to shine a light on mental health — especially in times of crisis. The theme this year is “Access to Services — Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.”

We believe that no one should have to struggle alone — not during “normal” times, and certainly not during emergencies.

What this means to us:

When people are displaced, traumatised, or living with uncertainty, emotional wounds may last long after the physical ones heal.

It’s vital to embed mental health support into humanitarian responses, community rebuilding, and long-term care systems.

We’re advocating for better funding, better infrastructure, and more inclusive services so that mental health support is accessible to those who need it most — especially in disrupted contexts.

Take a moment today — check in with yourself, check in with others, share a kind word, or reach out. Together we can build a world where help is within reach — always. 💛

10/10/2025

Health Tree Acupuncture supports World Mental Health Day 2025 💚

Today, 10 October, we join the global movement to shine a light on mental health — especially in times of crisis. The theme this year is “Access to Services — Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.”
We believe that no one should have to struggle alone — not during “normal” times, and certainly not during emergencies.

What this means to us:

When people are displaced, traumatised, or living with uncertainty, emotional wounds may last long after the physical ones heal.

It’s vital to embed mental health support into humanitarian responses, community rebuilding, and long-term care systems.

We’re advocating for better funding, better infrastructure, and more inclusive services so that mental health support is accessible to those who need it most — especially in disrupted contexts.

Take a moment today — check in with yourself, check in with others, share a kind word, or reach out. Together we can build a world where help is within reach — always. 💛