Tiscali met with Elaine Aldred, Acupuncturist and health expert, to discuss the benefits of acupuncture and how it can help common complaints and ailments including IBS.
Elaine explains what acupuncture is and who it's for. Get the low-down on what to expect on your first visit and whether acupuncture is an alternative for orthodox medicine. Find out whether the needles will hurt and what are the most common complaints easily treated with acupuncture. Find out more...
Do you have concerns about acupuncture? It's understandable if you do, however Elaine explains the strict and thorough procedure used for treating pregnant women, infected blood conditions and safety issues surrounding needles. Find out more...
Acupuncture has proven to work very well for people with food intolerance or allergies. With the ever increasing number of hayfever sufferers, acupuncture has been an effective and welcome relief for many. Find out more...
If you are interested in finding a practitioner or would like to find out more about acupuncture, Elaine explains the best way to find someone who has completed training and is approved by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). Find out more...
Find out exactly what a food allergy is and how it differentiates from a food intolerance. Also, learn what the symptoms are and why you become allergic in the first place.