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Archive for November, 2009

  • Hatfield Practice, Acupuncture and the NHS

    Posted by on November 24th, 2009

    BAcC responds to NICE guidelines re acupuncture for back pain on the NHS
    The British Acupuncture Council, the UK’s largest professional body for the practice of acupuncture, fully supports NICE’s (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) decision that acupuncture be made available on the NHS for chronic lower back ... (Read more)

  • Osteopathy Education and Regulation

    Posted by on November 11th, 2009

    About Osteopathy
    To qualify, an osteopath must study for four to five years for an undergraduate degree. This is similar to a medical degree, with more emphasis on anatomy and musculoskeletal medicine and includes more than 1,000 hours of training in osteopathic techniques. By law, osteopaths must register with the ... (Read more)

  • Fertility Getting Healthy

    Posted by on November 11th, 2009

    Here are some basic general health tips our acupuncturist will advise you and and provide basel body temperature charts so you can work out when you are most likely to concieve.

    You have the best chance of having a problem-free pregnancy and a healthy baby if you follow a few simple ... (Read more)

  • Some Useful first Aid Advice

    Posted by on November 6th, 2009

    The Hatfield Practice for all your sporting needs .  Welwyn Garden City, Potters Bar and St Albans

    If you have just suffered a traumatic injury, the following general ‘RICE’ advice may help:

    Rest – rest the injured area for the first 24 hours if possible. Gentle movement (within your pain free range) ... (Read more)