Gareth Powdrell- Acupuncture Nelson

11/04/2021

Acupuncture is now recommended by the National Institute for health and Care Excellence (Nice) in the UK for people suffering from chronic pain

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/apr/07/chronic-pain-sufferers-should-take-exercise-not-analgesics-says-nice?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR2jy613TCm2GqKwP8Do1aUXKlvczIhlMlEm6dpuz1bM_bzRimCHRqgmOlk

Medicines watchdog recommends physical and psychological therapies when treating pain with no known cause

03/10/2017

Cycling can make people healthy and live longer, and cut public health costs, so why can’t it be prescribed to the nation?

18/09/2017

Am J Emerg Med. 2016 Nov;34(11):2112-2116. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2016.07.028. Epub 2016 Jul 20. Comparative Study; Randomized Controlled Trial

13/07/2017

If you're taking Non steroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs (such as ibuprofen) for pain, it would be well worth reading this article from Time magazine to learn about safer alternatives. Acupuncture is listed as one of these options and from my experience it's a good choice of treatment for treating acute or chronic pain. If you've had an injury you will likely be eligible for ACC, see www.acupuncturenelson.co.nz for more info

Taking NSAIDs long term is not a good idea, recent research finds.

17/06/2017

Surprising similarities in your body's complex internal environment & the Global Warming facing the planet. A view from Acupuncture theory.

15/02/2017

Aside from the almost instant feeling of calm and contentment that accompanies time outdoors, hiking in nature can reduce rumination. Many of us often find ourselves consumed by negative thoughts, which takes us out of the enjoyment of the moment at best and leads us down a path to depression and an...

07/02/2017

Acupuncture treatment can boost the effectiveness of standard medical care, lessening the severity of chronic pain and depression, health specialists have found.