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.

From today, patients and the public will be able to choose an acupuncturist belonging to a register vetted and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. The BAcC's register has been accredited under a new scheme set up by the Department of Health and administered by an independent body which is accountable to Parliament.

Around 80% of us will suffer back pain at some point in our lives, but these holistic therapies will ease those aches.

Duchess of Cambridge considering acupuncture for nausea/morning sickness.

To find a highly qualified practitioner, contact the British Acupuncture Council www.acupuncture.org.uk/find

Rhiannon Griffiths, member of the British Acupuncture Council gives some advice...

Natural Health (circulation 60,000) has featured Toyah Willcox in the diet diaries slot and credits that Toyah is supporting Acupuncture Awareness Week from 25th February – 3rd March and includes www.introducingacupuncture.co.uk.

Middlesbrough College won a North East Better Health at Work Gold Award for the work it does tackling health issues with staff and students.

Thanks to acupuncture Toyah Willcox's sleep has improved

Born with a twisted spine, a clubbed right foot and one leg shorter than the other, singer and actress Toyah Willcox has also suffered from chronic insomnia for 40 years.

Now the 54-year-old, who lives with her husband, musician Robert Fripp, 66, has finally found relief through having acupuncture.

Acupuncture recommended by Anxiety UK - read their new booklet "Understanding Anxiety"

To find a qualified practitioner, contact the British Acupuncture Council www.acupuncture.org.uk/find