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Body Fit (circulation; 32,505) - Acupuncture has been featured as an injury solution to sports activities, with a quote included by Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy who has acupuncture for staying in tip top condition. A quote has also been included by British Acupuncture Council member James Cattermole who explains how acupuncture can not only aid recovery but enhance performance. The British Acupuncture Council website and telephone number have been credited as a place to go to find a practitioner in your area.

Daily Mail (circulation; 2,092,643). Acupuncture has been included in a Mood Booster column as treatment which may help raise levels of endorphins. The British Acupuncture Council has been included as place to find a reputable private practitioner.

The Sheffield Star (circulation; 68,059) - An article about infertility has been featured in the health section focussing on alternative methods to help women conceive. Acupuncture is profiled as an alternative treatment which may release hormones, chemicals and endorphins which aid reproduction. The British Acupuncture Council’s website and telephone number are included as a place to find out more information

Wahanda.com (monthly unique users; 438,398) - A global health, beauty, fitness and wellness resource has profiled the British Acupuncture Council on their website as a place to find a qualified acupuncturist in your area. They have featured the press release online about beating jetlag the traditional Chinese way including the quote from British Acupuncture Council member James Thirlwall. Please click on the link to view the article; http://www.wahanda.com/blog/british-acupuncture-council/beat-jetlag-the-traditional-chinese-way/

Avoid hay fever misery the natural way with acupuncture

Itchy eyes, a runny nose and frequent sneezing are just a few of the miseries that will afflict hay fever sufferers over the summer months. *The UK has one of highest prevalence rates for hay fever in the world. As pollen levels soar, the number of UK sufferers could reach over 15 million: that's 20-25% of the UK population, making the spring and summer seasons a miserable time for many.

Acupuncture works

Traditional acupuncture treats the whole person, body and mind, and not just symptoms. It's been researched, refined and developed for centuries.

Acupuncture is now widely used and accepted all over the world.

Can traditional acupuncture help you?

Did you know?

Traditional acupuncture is part of the healthcare system in China.

A 5,000-year-old mummy found in the Alps, named Ötzi, has tattoos on acupuncture points. Some historians believe acupuncture was widely practised in Eurasia during the Bronze Age.

BAcC responds to NICE guidelines re acupuncture for back pain on the NHS

The British Acupuncture Council, the UK's largest professional body for the practice of acupuncture, fully supports NICE's (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) decision that acupuncture be made available on the NHS for chronic lower back pain.

Acupuncture in action

Get an idea of what we do and why it’s so safe.

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