We were motivated into Chinese Medicine at the beginning of the 1980's by what was then a growing awareness of the vast amount of medical knowledge China had to offer. Our approach in the clinic is practical, well grounded in Chinese literature and the actual Chinese practice as well as the huge benefits of the integration of Western and Chinese Medicine.
Simon initially studied Plant Science before gaining a First class degree in Philosophy. His interest in plants, medicine and the philosophy of science led to training in Chinese Medicine for 3 years in acupuncture and a further 2 years in herbal medicine. He has now been practising for over 20 years.
Simon initially studied Plant Science before gaining a First class degree in Philosophy. His interest in plants, medicine and the philosophy of science led to training in Chinese Medicine for 3 years in acupuncture and a further 2 years in herbal medicine. He has now been practising for over 20 years.
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As well as fine needles, acupuncture includes the use of other techniques such as moxibustion and cupping. By producing a stimulation at certain points on the body changes are made in what in Chinese Medicine is called Qi function which includes changes in muscle tone, pain sensation, immune function and hormonal levels.
Although, in the West, acupuncture is better known, in the East, herbal medicine is the main modality within Chinese Medicine. It has been used throughout Asia and is now widely used within hospitals in China. Hence there is a huge experiential evidence base. Herbs are given in mixtures known as formulas, designed to closely match the patients particular presentation of their illness.
Including problems such as back pain, frozen shoulder and other shoulder problems, sciatica, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, tendon sprains and overuse injuries as well as neuropathic pain. Acupuncture has a good reputation in the treatment of these conditions and expertise in them is the foundation of our practise.
A meta-analysis of acupuncture for various depressive conditions has concluded that it constitutes an effective treatment for some forms of depression. Twenty studies were subjected to meta-ananysis. The results showed that the efficacy of acupuncture used alone was comparable to antidepressants in improving clinical response and alleviating symptom severity.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the commonest of the bowel disorders we see in the clinic and can be treated by either acupuncture and herbal medicine or sometimes both together. An Australian study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association lends strong scientific support to the traditional use of Chinese herbs in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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Colette Brady
Jan 28, 2018
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I visited Simon King for herbal support following a bowel cancer diagnosis. He was highly recommended to me by a family member whose dependence on heart medication was greatly reduced, enabling surgery which his condition had previously prevented. I found Simon to be a great listener and appreciated his collaborative approach both with myself and my NHS health care team. He tailored my treatment to various stages of my pre and post operative care. He gave great advice on any adaptations to make with my food and lifestyle. Many people have commented that I've looked better than I have in years.
