Jill Storstein
Acupuncture & Nutrition

What is an optimal period and what does it mean when things are not as they should be

If you’ve seen me for acupuncture in the past couple of years, or followed me for a while on social media, you will know that I’ve been a...

2018 has been a very busy year for me and it’s been a while since I wrote a blog article. So I thought I’d use a few spare minutes to let...

Happy new year to all of you… A peaceful and contented mind. Keep your mind stimulated with things you enjoy and love. Spend time with...

Chinese medicine has long emphasised the importance of a good balanced diet for optimal health. This is particularly important when...

Today marks the start of Acupuncture Awareness Week 2017… I’ll be sharing research and information about about acupuncture throughout the...

The best way to improve your health and wellbeing is to take a holistic approach and aim to bring balance to the 4 pillars of your...

Why do we get more colds in winter – the modern science perspective We all know that people seem to be more likely to catch colds in...

Our digestive systems are sensitive and can easily be damaged by eating the wrong types of foods, eating in the wrong circumstances or by...

We are now deep into winter with short days, long nights and freezing temperatures. It is important at this time of year to conserve our...

A couple of weeks ago was Migraine Awareness week and it inspired this latest blog as it is a subject close to my own heart. Acupuncture...

Early pregnancy is a strange time. It can bring up a range of emotions – sometimes unexpectedly. I remember finding out I was pregnant...

We are into the darkest part of the year and there has certainly been a corresponding shift in the weather. It is important at this time...

National fertility awareness week Today marks the start of National Fertility Awareness Week. 1 in 6 couples have difficulty conceiving....

Fertility Awareness Week is 27th October to 2nd November. Traditional Acupuncture is used to support fertility naturally and as an...

The importance of Balance The theory of Yin and Yang outlined in Part 1 can be applied to health and is fundamental to the philosophy of...

Daoist Yin and Yang symbol The theory of Yin and Yang is one of the most important paradigms underpinning Traditional Chinese Medicine....

Woman sneezing (Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) The warmer weather and longer days makes such a...

Changes afoot this Spring for Jill Storstein Acupuncture Its been a while since I’ve written a blog entry and what better time to write...