The Neroli Clinic - Polly Ashton

New year, new approach? ✨

If you’re wanting to prioritise your health and wellbeing in 2024, then perhaps the fresh start of the New Year is a good opportunity to get started.

Whether you’ve got an ongoing health condition you’d like support with, or you’d just like to try something new for yourself why not find out more about how acupuncture may be able to help?

At the Neroli Clinic, we always conduct in-depth individual consultations to get a full picture of your medical history and needs before creating a bespoke treatment plan specifically for you. Find out more by visiting our website or contacting Polly Ashton on [email protected] / 07797 753103

Season’s Greetings from the Neroli Clinic 💫

Wishing you and your loved ones a very enjoyable and relaxing festive season, however you celebrate, and all the very best for a healthy and happy new year.

Thank you so much for all your support this year and we look forward to seeing you in 2024!

Feeling the impact of seasonal stress in the build up to Christmas?

Whilst this can be a joyous time of year, it can also be anxiety-inducing. If you’re feeling burnt out or you’re having trouble switching off, our clients tell us that acupuncture helps them restore some balance.

With a growing body of evidence that acupuncture can help with stress and improve sleep, find out more about how it might be able to help you by contacting British Acupuncture Council Member Polly Ashton on [email protected] or call 07797 753103

Reminder – We Offer Gift Vouchers! ✨

If you’re still trying to find the perfect present for someone, why not get them a Neroli Clinic gift voucher which can be redeemed for treatments with acupuncturist Polly Ashton?

For a thoughtful gift which supports a local practitioner and your loved one’s health and wellbeing, these vouchers are the perfect present.

Find out more about how acupuncture can help you by getting in touch with Polly on [email protected] or call 07797 753103

Top Tips for Winter Self Care ❄️

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches us that to optimise our health and wellbeing, we should adjust our lifestyle in flow with the seasons. Each season has certain associations and recommendations to ensure you’re nourishing and protecting your mind and body throughout the year.

In TCM, Winter is associated with the water element, which governs the Kidneys. TCM teaches that this organ is considered to store our body’s reserves which are used in times of stress, and when the body is fighting off illness.

Winter is a time to conserve your energy in preparation for the coming Spring, so we must look inward, keep warm and slow down. Remember to:

🫖 Drink herbal tea – warm your cockles with comforting and nourishing teas filled with herbs and spices.
🍲 Favour warm foods – steer clear of raw and cold food in the Winter months and support your Kidneys with hearty seasonal soups, stews and homely recipes.
🧘‍♀️ Gentle exercise – make sure your exercise routines are incredibly gentle and easy going, engaging in activities such as yoga, walking, gym classes or swimming in a heated pool. Low impact exercise can not only improve circulation but also invigorate the body and mind.
🧣 Wrap up – get those thermals out and make sure to especially keep your lower back and soles of your feet nice and toasty while you get out into nature.
💆‍♀️ Take it easy – Winter is all about slowing down and giving yourself permission to rest and sleep lots.

To find out how acupuncture can help support you to balance your energy all year round, contact Polly Ashton on [email protected] or call 07797 753103

It's World Acupuncture Day 2023 🌎

Polly Ashton at the Neroli Clinic is proud to be a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) – the UK’s largest, member-led, professional body for traditional acupuncturists. And today (16 November) is all about highlighting and showcasing the profession of acupuncture, which is practised in over 182 countries around the world.

The BAcC sets the highest standards of professional practice for the acupuncture profession in the UK. BAcC members belong to an accredited register, regulated and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care (PSA). The PSA protects the public by overseeing the regulation and registration of healthcare professionals. This offers a quality mark for high standards of training, safe practice and professional conduct. So, in the hands of a highly qualified acupuncturist - we know that .

If you have any questions about how acupuncture can help you, contact Polly on 07797 753103 or email [email protected] or find out more here: https://linktr.ee/theneroliclinic

Acupuncture during Pregnancy🤰

Pregnancy can be a joyous journey, but it can also be quite a challenge with many women facing physical discomfort and hormonal changes. There is a growing body of clinical evidence which suggests acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment which can alleviate pregnancy symptoms and help with the preparation for childbirth.

At the Neroli Clinic, we see many women who come in for acupuncture treatment to help with:

- Vomiting and nausea
- Headaches and migraines
- Heartburn
- Anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping
- Back/Joint pain
- Breech position
- Preparation for birth
- Post-birth support

For research resources, click here: https://linktr.ee/theneroliclinic

Your local BAcC practitioner Polly Ashton will always consider your individual history and unique needs to provide you with tailored and effective care. If you’d like to find out more about acupuncture during pregnancy, head to the link in our bio or contact Polly on [email protected] or call 07797753103

Acupuncture for Headaches & Migraines 💆

The benefits of acupuncture for people with headaches has been relatively well researched, with more high-quality clinical trials, compared to many other conditions. The research indicates that acupuncture is an effective treatment option for those who suffer from headaches.

The National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) currently recommends a course of up to 10 sessions of acupuncture for the treatment of tension type headaches and migraines.

Clinical trials have shown that acupuncture does relieve symptoms in the short-term which can be as long as a year. For more research resources, click here: https://linktr.ee/theneroliclinic

For more information about how acupuncture can help you, contact Polly Ashton MBAcC on [email protected] or call 07797 753103

Did you know…?

It was Fertility Awareness Week this week, so did you know that a growing body of scientific research now supports the efficacy of acupuncture and clinical studies have shown that acupuncture can help fertility in the following ways:

🌱 regulating female and male reproductive hormones
🌱 improving blood circulation to the ovaries and uterus
🌱 supporting ovulation
🌱 reducing the body’s main stress hormone cortisol, thus easing anxiety

If you’re trying to optimise natural conception or support assisted fertility treatments and IVF get in touch to discuss how acupuncture may be able to help you. Call Polly Ashton on 07797 753103 or email [email protected]

For a research resource from British Acupuncture Council on Fertility and Acupuncture, click here:https://bacc-wp-media-library.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/30113614/Infertility-IVF-2019.pdf

Closed due to Storm Ciarán

Along with the rest of the island, The Neroli Clinic will also be hunkering down as Storm Ciarán hits.

Anyone with existing appointments have already been contacted to re-arrange, and we will keep you posted as to when our business hours are back to normal. We hope you all stay safe and indoors!

If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact Polly by emailing [email protected] or calling 07797 753103

Top Tips for Autumn Self Care 🍂

The clocks are about to go back and, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this time of year is all about organisation, setting limits, protecting boundaries letting go of anything we may be holding onto. It is a time to finish any projects started earlier in the year and focus more on the internal, becoming more introspective.

In TCM Autumn is associated with the element Metal and with the Lungs. Emotionally, the Lungs are associated with sadness and grief but also with clear thinking, communication, a positive self image and the ability to relax and to 'let go'. It is a time of year to be mindful of making room for new experiences, projects and ideas to germinate and grow.

To look after our lungs particularly this season, we must:

🌬 Breathe deeply - gently filling and releasing air from our lungs
🪁 Walk outside - connect with nature and the cool clean air
🧣 Wrap up warm and protect your neck and throat
🎃 Eat warm, seasonal foods using garlic and ginger when you can
💆 Take stock, organise and let go - both in our physical and emotional world, at home or at work. Express your feelings of sadness or grief to help release them
😴 Sleep a little longer
❤️ Give yourself the care and attention you need

To find our how acupuncture can help support you balance your energy all year round, contact Polly Ashton on [email protected] or call 07797753103

British Acupuncture Council

World Menopause Day

Today (18th October) is World Menopause Day which aims to raise awareness of the menopause and the options available for improving health and wellbeing.

A British Medical Journal (BMJ) study found that acupuncture is a 'realistic option' to treat menopausal symptoms. It can be used as a first line treatment for those who cannot or choose not to use HRT or alongside HRT and other modalities. The full study is available at the link in my bio.

As an acupuncturist, women who visit me with menopausal and peri-menopausal symptoms tell me that the treatments ease hot flushes, help them sleep better, feel less anxious, more balanced and allows them some restorative time just for them.

For more information about acupuncture and how it can help you, visit my website at the link in bio or contact me (British Acupuncture Council Member, Polly Ashton) on [email protected] or call 07797753103

British Acupuncture Council

World Mental Health Day 2023

Today (10 October) is World Mental Health Day.

Good mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Yet one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions, which can impact their physical health, their well-being, how they connect with others, and their livelihoods.

Research shows that acupuncture may benefit anxiety and depression by “acting on areas of the brain known to reduce sensitivity to pain and stress, as well as promoting relaxation and deactivating the ‘analytical’ brain, which is responsible for anxiety and worry.” There is also research to show acupuncture may help alleviate stress and anxiety in women undergoing IVF, going through the menopause or suffering with PTSD.

To find out more about how acupuncture can support your mental health concerns, contact Polly on [email protected] or call her on 07797 753103

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“August is like the Sunday of summer” ☀️

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, our health and energy is governed by the seasons.

Summer is a time for joy, enthusiasm and vitality, and here are a few Chinese Medicine tips for flowing with the summer season:

💧 Stay hydrated
🍉 Fill your diet with colour and fresh, raw ingredients
🏊🏻‍♀️ Incorporate more active, outdoor, cardio workouts into your regime
😴 Enjoy afternoon siestas
👯‍♀️ Make time for socialising
🌅 Connect with and enjoy nature

Summer is a chance to be adventurous, try something new and open yourself up to the things that bring you joy.

If you’re feeling unbalanced or out of sync with your body or mind, speak to Polly about how acupuncture might be able to help you by emailing [email protected] and she will contact you once she's back from her re-energising break!

Out of Clinic 🏖

I am off on a summer break now until 29th August when I will return refreshed and ready to go!

In the meantime, check check out the Neroli Clinic website at the link in our bio or the Acupuncture Council for more information and resources.

See you all soon! 👋

As we celebrate 75 years of the NHS, we are proud to see traditional acupuncture being used in mainstream healthcare settings, integrated with other care provision, for the benefit of patients.

We have some fantastic examples of our members making a real difference in NHS settings and are excited about our ‘integrated projects’ work with primary care networks.

We thank everyone who is working hard to improve the recognition of acupuncture as an effective healthcare treatment.

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Reminder: Wellness is a journey not a quick fix

Traditional acupuncture is a healthcare system which has been used in the East for over 2,000 years and it is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

TCM embraces a holistic approach to health and wellness with a focus on balance, connection to nature and the seasons and energy flow.

Find out more at our website: https://neroliclinic.je/

A holistic approach to your health

If you’re in a rut emotionally or struggling with a particular health concern or condition, there is a growing body of evidence which suggests acupuncture can help.

Very fine acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points on the body along meridian pathways to balance the body’s energies, stimulate healing and promote relaxation.

The emphasis of the treatment is to restore balance whilst the body is going through natural changes and help smooth the way in times of adjustment.

To find out more about how acupuncture might be able to help you, speak to Polly Ashton on [email protected] or call 07797 753103.

Introducing... Polly Ashton MBAcC

Polly has been in clinical practice for more than 25 years and she specialises in fertility, IVF support, pregnancy, women’s health and menopause. She runs The Neroli Clinic and works at Health Plus GP Surgery.

As your local British Acupuncture Council Member and Professional Standards Authority registered practitioner, your GP can make referrals to Polly for treatment.

To find out more or to book a consultation, visit our website: https://neroliclinic.je/

Acupuncture for Tension Headaches

Did you know that the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) currently recommends a course of up to 10 sessions of acupuncture for the treatment of tension type headaches and migraines?

Acupuncture research shows that the insertion of acupuncture needles in certain points triggers the release of endorphins and provides pain relief by stimulating nerves located in muscles and other tissues changing the process of pain in the brain and spinal cord.

Clinical trials have shown that acupuncture does relieve symptoms, at least in the short term. For some painful conditions, the benefits have been show to last at least a year.

For more information about how acupuncture can help you, contact Polly Ashton MBAcC on [email protected] or call 07797 753103

https://neroliclinic.je/

Chinese Proverb: Where there is no movement there is pain. Where there is movement there is no pain.

Based on the principles of Chinese Medicine, in acupuncture we look at the body holistically – both your physical and emotional energy or qi should flow smoothly.

When we feel ‘stuck’ there is a lack of good flow in the body and the mind. Acupuncture can help to promote the flow of your qi again so your physical and emotional health can be restored again.

To find out more about acupuncture, contact Polly Ashton MBAcC on [email protected] or call 07797 753103

Traditional Acupuncture Spring Wellness Tips ☯️

In spring we often have a stop start climate – particularly relevant this year! – which will affect the body and emotions. A saying that springs to mind is: In Spring keep one foot in Winter and one foot in Summer so wear a scarf and suntan cream!

Here are some tips for staying in harmony with the Spring season:

🧘‍♀️ Gentle exercise, stretching and meditation outdoors
🧼 Spring cleaning to open your mind, body and living space to new energies
🪴Connect with growth by gardening or growing your own veggies and eat simple meals with fresh greens
💆Letting go of old habits and pain.
🍃Listen to nature
🤸‍♀️Try something new
🧣Remember to keep warm and protect yourself from the wind.
💆‍♀️ And, as always, get enough sleep and drink plenty of water

To find out how acupuncture can help support you during the Spring season and beyond, contact Polly Ashton on [email protected] or call 07797 753103

Flow with Spring’s transformative energy! 🍃

In Chinese Medicine our approach to our health and wellbeing should shift with the seasons. Each season has a number of associations and Spring is all about transformation, leaving the old behind and looking forward to the new. A time for renewal and growth. Here are some of the things associated with this season according to Chinese Medicine:

🌳 The element associated with Spring is Wood
💆 The organ is the Liver* which is in charge of the smooth flow of qi (energy) and emotions throughout the body
💚 The colour is green
😤 The emotion is anger or irritability

Keep an eye out for our tips for staying in harmony with the Spring season...

To find out how acupuncture can help support you during the Spring season and beyond, contact Polly Ashton on [email protected] or call 07797 753103

*The Liver is a specialist term in Chinese medicine and does not mean something is actually wrong with your Liver from a biomedical point of view.

Happy Easter! 🐣

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter and a restful break over the long weekend, however you’re spending it! With love from The Neroli Clinic x

Acupuncture & Pain Relief

Swipe through for some fascinating statistics about the growing body of evidence for acupuncture as a form of pain relief for: chronic pain, headaches, migraine, pain during pregnancy and managing pain in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

It’s Acupuncture Awareness Week and we’re getting to the point of it with the sharing facts and testimonials about the use of acupuncture

For more information about how acupuncture can help you, speak to Member of the BAcC Polly Ashton on [email protected] or call 07797753103

Our patients tell us that acupuncture helps them with a range of health conditions

There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that acupuncture can help with the following:

➡️ Stress Reduction
➡️ Promote a better night's sleep
➡️ Improve digestion
➡️ Pain relief during pregnancy
➡️ Soothe headaches
➡️ IVF support
➡️ Ease menopausal symptoms
➡️ Support other medical treatments

When administered by a registered, qualified professional, acupuncture is a safe, effective and realistic option for many. Look for practitioners who are members of the British Acupuncture Council and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care.

To read a full blog from Colette Assor Lic Ac MBAcC on the benefits of traditional acupuncture click here: https://bhma.org/8-benefits-of-traditional-acupuncture/ or head to the link in our bio

Acupuncture Awareness Week - Patient Testimonials

This week we're getting to the point of everything Acupuncture as part of the British Acupuncture Council's Awareness Campaign. What better way to see the benefits of acupuncture than to speak to patients themselves?

When administered by a registered, qualified professional, acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment which can help with a range of health conditions. Your treatment will take a holistic approach that is tailor made for you.

To find out more about how acupuncture might be able to help you, contact Member of the British Acupuncture Council Polly Ashton on [email protected] or call 07797753103

Did you know? 🤔

It's Acupuncture Awareness Week this week so we're getting to the point of all things acupuncture with the British Acupuncture Council!

According to a recent BAcC online survey, 58% of members reported a rise in treatment for women’s health issues. Based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, very fine acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points on the body along meridian pathways to balance the bodies energies, stimulate healing and promote relaxation.

To find out more about how acupuncture might be able to help you, visit our website at the link in our bio, contact Polly Ashton on [email protected] or call 07797753103

Acupuncture Awareness Week 2023 - 25 March - 1 April

This is a British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) initiative which aims to:

➡️ Raise the profile of acupuncture as a valid healthcare choice which can be used help manage a range of conditions
➡️ Highlight the role of the BAcC as the UK’s leading professional body for traditional acupuncturists, upholding high standards of training and safety in practice
➡️ Encourage prospective patients to gather good information and find a BAcC registered practitioner with specialist training

To get to the point of how acupuncture can help you, get in touch with Polly Ashton (Member of BAcC) on [email protected] or call 07797753103