Hatfield Practice, Acupuncture and the NHS
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 pain Traditional acupuncture practiced at […]
Osteopathy Education and Regulation
Osteopathy education and regulation is an important subject regarding professionalism and the future development of Osteopathy. Regulation works in much the same way as regulation for medical doctors. 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 […]
Fertility Getting Healthy
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 guidelines: 1. Organise your […]
Some Useful first Aid Advice
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) is advisable; but […]