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📌 My Story! I know first-hand how debilitating migraines can be.  I started getting them myself at the age of 11. I would experience aura symptoms that meant I lost my vision and had numbness in my face and hands. What followed was a headache so severe it felt like being hit by a sledgehammer. […]

📌 This blog gives a flavour of a typical day in my clinic. While all the scenarios are inspired by real cases, they are composite examples – created to reflect the range of conditions I treat, without using any individual patient’s notes or personal details. At Stratford Acupuncture, I often see 7 to 8 patients

📌 For six months, I barely slept. What started as the odd restless night turned into full-blown insomnia. I couldn’t fall asleep. When I did, I’d wake in the early hours and lie there, wide awake, wired, and unable to switch off. The constant sleep deprivation triggered anxiety, low mood, and eventually total burnout. I

📌 What Is Hayfever? Hayfever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic reaction to pollen, tiny particles released by plants. In the UK, it affects up to 1 in 5 people, and while for some it’s a minor nuisance, for others it can significantly impact quality of life. 📌 Symptoms often include: Sneezing and nasal congestion