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Live long, live well – lessons from the Nei Jing
The origins of Chinese medicine can be traced back at least 4000 years when the seminal text, the Neijing was written. Its wisdom and...

jillstorstein
May 18, 20163 min read


Improving your health with food and how you eat it
Our digestive systems are sensitive and can easily be damaged by eating the wrong types of foods, eating in the wrong circumstances or by...

jillstorstein
Jan 3, 20166 min read


Keeping Well in Winter – Reminder
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...

jillstorstein
Dec 12, 20154 min read


Acupuncture and Migraine
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...

jillstorstein
Sep 23, 20155 min read


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

jillstorstein
Mar 25, 20153 min read


Eat well to keep well in Winter – Bone Broth and Chicken, Kale and Leek Soup Recipes
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...

jillstorstein
Dec 8, 20144 min read


National Fertility Awareness Week 27 October – 2 November 2014
National fertility awareness week Today marks the start of National Fertility Awareness Week. 1 in 6 couples have difficulty conceiving....

jillstorstein
Oct 27, 20145 min read


Understanding Fertility: An Acupuncturist’s view
Fertility Awareness Week is 27th October to 2nd November. Traditional Acupuncture is used to support fertility naturally and as an...

jillstorstein
Oct 10, 20141 min read


Understanding Yin and Yang Theory – Part 2: Yin and Yang Theory in Health and Chinese Medicine
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...

jillstorstein
Sep 29, 20143 min read


Understanding Yin and Yang Theory – Part 1: The Basics
Daoist Yin and Yang symbol The theory of Yin and Yang is one of the most important paradigms underpinning Traditional Chinese Medicine....

jillstorstein
Jun 23, 20142 min read


Summer Allergies – An Acupuncturist’s Perspective
Woman sneezing (Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) The warmer weather and longer days makes such a...

jillstorstein
May 26, 20142 min read


Springing Forward
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...

jillstorstein
Mar 31, 20144 min read
Chinese Medicine and the Winter Season
Traditional Chinese methods of preserving optimal health are grounded in the theory of maintaining a natural balance and living in...

jillstorstein
Dec 19, 20131 min read
Practice Updates
It’s been a busy time. I’ve been doing some locum cover for Julia Edmonds at her clinic on Dalkeith Road and with be there again on the...

jillstorstein
Oct 22, 20131 min read
Exciting times for Jill Storstein Acupuncture
Today, I received confirmation from the council that I can start practicing in Edinburgh. So, I can announce my official launch date...

jillstorstein
Oct 7, 20131 min read
Early developments
This will be my website for my fledgling acupuncture practice. Currently writing copy for it and designing the art work. Do come back...

jillstorstein
Sep 20, 20131 min read
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