Element Healthcare - Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine - Frome, Somerset

In line with UK law and our strong policy on ethical and sustainable practice, RCHM members do not use any animal products in their treatments regardless of traditional use.

We strongly condemn the use of any substance that endangers an animal population or subjects animals to cruel practices.

We are pleased to see that African Heads of State and Government recommend a continent-wide ban on the slaughter of donkeys for their skin.
We continue to work with charities and animal rights groups that are campaigning in this field to raise awareness of ethics and sustainability.

Patients can be reassured that their treatments will not contribute to this industry when visiting an RCHM practitioner.

Happy World Acupuncrue Day 2023!

Seeing a properly qualified acupuncturist and herbalist ensures that you are treated by a profesional who has completed a degree level training in the totality of this amazing medical system. It can't be taught in a short or weekend course so make sure you see the best.

Absolutely stunning. The worlds oldest White Cherry Tree

White Cherry Tree from Japan

This 150-Year-Old Wisteria Tree Is the World’s Most Beautiful: https://bit.ly/3F5MZPt

I’m extremely honoured and proud to have been elected to serve as President of the RCHM.

A Welcome from The Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine new President, Martin John :

A bit about me:
I graduated in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture from Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne, Australia in 2010. Following relocating back to the UK I set up my practice in Frome, Somerset where I have been in practice for 13 years. I have previously sat on the RCHM Council for 7 years, being closely involved with the rebranding of the organisation which culminated in 2019.

My areas of interest in the field of Chinese Herbal Medicine are many, but I have lectured widely on the treatment of digestive diseases and how the microbiome fits into a traditional herbal medicine framework.
I was part of the Jade Screen Project and have, over the last 3 years, researched widely on the treatment of Long Covid .

I'm a keen advocate for how we can clearly communicate the power of our medicine to the lay person, and am excited to bring this enthusiasm to my new role as President of the RCHM.

I feel incredibly privileged and honoured to step into the role of President of such a dynamic professional body which continues to uphold the highest standards for the practice of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the UK.

My door is always open (unless I'm with a patient) to anyone who wants to say hi, have a chat, or who has any concerns that we as an organisation may help with.

Welcome back aboard Martin!

Useful suggestions here for limiting the effects of Spike Protein exposure

There Are Ways to Reduce Risks and Damage of Vaccine Adverse Events,
Doctors Share Suggestions

There Are Ways to Reduce Risks and Damage of Vaccine Adverse Events, Doctors Share Suggestions In this series, we evaluate some of the lesser-known yet common adverse events that are appearing in the research ...

The full recording of the long lecture on Covid, Long Covid & Spike Protein Damage is now available for those who missed it.

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Long Covid and Spike Protein Damage – Element Healthcare Long Covid, also known as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a condition where people experience persistent symptoms following a Covid-19 infection. While some individuals recover from Covid-19 without any long-lasting effects, others continue to experience a range of physical an...

This is why we do what we do.

Master Tung points are out of this world and since training in this system of acupuncture 8 years ago I’ve used them every day in clinic.
Flower Bone 1 for eye issues never cease to amaze.
Recent case. Builder with 20 years of stabbing eye pain following pressure releasing operation. No one has been able to help over that time. Meds don’t touch it. He broke his eye socket as a child so previous trauma was clearly a factor. He had no pain, just raised pressures before the operation.
Pain before Acu was 8-9/10 mainly worse at night.

Two treatments in and no pain at all! Nothing apart from the occasional twinge. He’s now into his second week.

He said he now has to get used to this new thing called ‘sleeping all though the night’.
His eye also waters more which means it’s releasing pressure easily.

Acupuncture truly rocks!! 🤘

Free Online talk on Long Covid and Spike Protein Damage - https://mailchi.mp/b3396baa4986/element-healthcare-freetalk

Worth sharing again for Long Covid Awareness Day.

https://www.elementhealthcare.co.uk/the-pathophysiology-of-long-covid-and-traditional-approaches-to-treatment/

Please share if you know someone who might be suffering the after effects of covid (Long Covid) or residual effects of spike protein following boosters.
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Happy snow day everyone. I had to cancel clinic today due to the weather but got a lovely reminder of why I do what I do, from a patient who came in doubled over in pain (10/10) from a herniated disc and back in spasm a couple of weeks ago. Three treatments and this…..

Happy Lunar New Year of the Water Rabbit to all. May the next year bring happiness and good fortune.

Solstice Blessings - COVID care and Winter Protection 💫 - https://mailchi.mp/ea35d2771375/element-healthcare-covid-19-update-8012611

Worth posting again for all the sniffles and bugs that are doing the rounds including Omicron.

Common sense for the common cold – Element Healthcare Common sense for the common cold December 24, 2020/in Uncategorized /by adminWe’re well into the cold and flu season yet again and like every year there seems to be various strains that are dominant this year. Chinese medicine has long had a particular way of differentiating cold and flu depending...

The pathophysiology of Long Covid and traditional approaches to treatment – Element Healthcare The pathophysiology of Long Covid and traditional approaches to treatment November 2, 2022/in Uncategorized /by admin Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly 3 years ago millions of people worldwide have been infected and the total cumulative numbers of infections continue to rise with each....

Vagal toning devices like this Sensate effectively allow you to develop better parasympathetic tone. Ive been using for the last two years and recommend to many of my patients. In a nutshell 10 minutes/day of using this along with its binaural beats app, is the same as much longer sessions of meditation which has wide ranging benefits for anyone suffering the effects of stress.

Grab and extra 10% off the already discounted Black Friday Deal (30% discount) to grab a bargain.

They normally retail for £299.

Enjoy!

I Just Purchased Sensate Anti-Anxiety & Stress Device Feeling Anxious? Stressed? I just purchased Sensate. It uses the natural power of infrasonic resonance to calm your body’s nervous system

Proud to have been involved with the Jade Screen Project

When research, Covid and UK research herbalists met: the tale of The Jade Screen Project, written by Lily Lai, PhD, MRCHM, research lead for JSP.

In 2020, a group of Chinese Herbalists assembled to offer free herbal treatment to key workers affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. 314 key workers received herbal prescriptions, and the results, as shown by collected MYMOP scores and post-project interviews, were inspiring.

To read about the full project and its promising results, go to https://rchm.co.uk/getting-to-the-root/getting-to-the-root-of-long-covid-jsp

Glad to be able to share my experience in treating Long COVID as part of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine information week this week.

In this article, RCHM member Martin John exposes the latest pathophysiology and emerging clinical insights into Post Acute Covid 19 Sequelae. Looking at blood clotting disorders, dysregulated immune response and mitochondrial dysfunction, as well as ongoing inflammation, viral persistence, organ and tissue damage, Martin shows how patients may get symptom relief and effective treatment using Chinese Herbal Medicine.

For the full article visit https://rchm.co.uk/getting-to-the-root/getting-to-the-root-of-long-covid-article

Introducing our newest Getting to the Root campaign, in which we show how Chinese herbal medicine can help people suffering from Long Covid.
Every day this week, we will highlight different aspects of medicine, including research, patient stories, and articles, all of which can be found on our website: https://rchm.co.uk/getting-to-the-root
To keep in the loop, follow the hashtag

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NIce summary of why acupuncture is starting to steal the limelight when it comes to pain relief.

Why Acupuncture Is Going Mainstream in Medicine Here's what research says about the complementary therapy

https://www.acupuncturetimes.com/chinese-medicine-is-effective-in-the-management-of-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR17euHP_buWoXAhXP2f45ClMiEv-Npu5TO2JRfEgltGgLSzEFxg0SS9Rzc

Chinese herbal medicine is effective in the management of COVID-19 Background: Since the beginning of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, various complementary and alternative medicines have been used in clinical practice. In this overview, we summarized the evidence for complementary and alternative medicines interventions in the treatment of COVID-1

RCHM Member Olivia Shaw describes how Endometriosis is viewed in the Chinese Medicine Clinic - giving an insight into how it can be helped where other methods may have failed to provide a reduction in pain or allow conception to occur.

To access the article go to: https://rchm.co.uk/getting-to-the-root/getting-to-the-root-of-endometriosis-article

This month is Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Here we share a patient's story as they sought support with endometriosis.

"As I progressed through the treatments, my symptoms improved; my pain level decreased, my blood loss decreased to a normal flow... My digestion improved to the point where I was able to reintroduce foods that had previously aggravated my symptoms. The mood swings subsided, and I was able to think more clearly."

The RCHM and its members uphold the highest standards of training and clinical practise in the United Kingdom.

Always seek the services of a fully qualified practitioner, who can be found on our website.

To read the patient story, click here:

https://rchm.co.uk/getting-to-the-root/getting-to-the-root-of-endometriosis-patient-story

Herbal medicine in the effective treatment of endometriosis.

Introducing our newest Getting to the Root campaign, in which we show how Chinese herbal medicine can help people suffering from endometriosis.

Every day this week, we will highlight different aspects of medicine, including research, patient stories, and articles, all of which can be found on our website: https://rchm.co.uk/getting-to-the-root/getting-to-the-root-of-endometriosis

To keep in the loop, follow the hashtag

Here’s wishing everyone a prosperous and healthy Year of the Tiger!

What Chinese medicine has said all along. Do NOT ice an injury past the initial 24hrs. It essentially hampers healing and leads to what we call Blood Stasis (think a blackened bruise). Poor blood flow restricts motion, creates pain and slows healing.

And truly so many people are advised to ice injuries by physical therapists.

Movement and heat is a far better option for speeding recovery….oh and of course acupuncture that improves blood flow and deals with the pain.

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The Cold, Hard Truth About Icing Your Injuries It doesn't help muscles heal—and it might actually do damage.