Norman Savigar

A of E Tai-Chi Chuan form Part 3

2009-08-14T17:15:00.002+01:00

Here is the YouTube video for the third part of the Yang style form:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qZI_XY9C_U

A of E Tai-Chi Chuan form Part 2

2009-08-14T17:12:00.002+01:00

Here is the YouTube video for the second part of the Yang style form:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kjyK5cBvLo

Trials in USA for PTSD using acupuncture

2009-07-21T08:15:00.000+01:00

Pentagon researches alternative treatments - USATODAY.com

Initial research this summer with combat veterans showed that acupuncture relieved PTSD symptoms and eased pain and depression, Engel said. "Improvements were relatively rapid and clinically significant," he said.

Reflexology hand map

2009-07-07T07:55:00.001+01:00

Neat little map to show where key areas are on the hand.

Reflexology hand map - Dorling Kindersley

Reflexology foot map

2009-07-07T07:52:00.002+01:00

Neat little map to show where the key areas are on the foot.

Reflexology foot map - Dorling Kindersley

Beijing begins to sell TCM flu medicine to prevent A1/H1N1 influenza

2009-07-07T07:47:00.001+01:00

A type of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to prevent the A1/H1N1 influenza, dubbed the “flu prevention drink”, goes on sale on July 2, in every drugstore and hospital dispensary for TCM medicines.

Beijing begins to sell TCM flu medicine to prevent A1/H1N1 influenza CCTV-International

Chinese Herb May Treat Autoimmune Diseases

2009-07-07T05:33:00.001+01:00

Good article about how a CM herb has now been found to be useful in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Chinese Herb May Treat Autoimmune Diseases

Alternative medicine professions 'need statutory regulation'

2008-11-15T07:43:00.001Z

An article in The Independent updating us on the HPC recommendation to ministers about the need for regulation of the practice.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/alternative-medicine-professions-need-statutory-regulation-1016934.html

Chinese Medicine and Alzheimer’s disease

2008-02-18T06:05:00.002Z

And now we have another positive article in The Times discussing the use of Chinese medicine for treatment of Alzheimer's disease:

Chinese herbal medicine: how effective is it?

Acupunture and IVF report

2008-02-08T11:52:00.001Z

This article adds weight to the benefits of acupuncture and IVF:

Course of acupuncture may raise success of IVF treatment by 65%

Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council

2008-02-05T12:03:00.000Z

This new venture will have a significant and beneficial effect on complementary therapists in the UK. It is due to launch in Summer 2008.

http://www.fih.org.uk/what_we_do/regulation/the_complementary.html

Our log cabin clinic

2007-11-12T07:03:00.000Z

Here are some pictures of the clinic we have built:

Aging and Blood Stasis

2007-11-12T07:00:00.001Z

Just finished reading a very interesting book by Yan De-Xin on the effects of Blood Stasis on the aging process and the onset of senility. A very useful clinical manual on the treatment of all the most commonly seen geriatric diseases.

Oprah gives it the thumbs up

2007-02-15T05:08:00.000Z

The Oprah Winfrey on acupuncture show seems to have gone well. By all accounts her response was positive and it is believed that this will help the cause. You can see details at her website:

http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200702/tows_past_20070213.jhtml

Instructing Tai Chi and Qi Gong

2007-01-15T11:50:00.000Z

I was asked by my instructor some time ago whether I would like to start instructing the beginners class of Qi Gong and Tai Chi in my area. I have been developing my teaching skills and moving from a follower to a leader in Qi Gong and Tai Chi, with the help from friends who have allowed me to work with them to learn Tai Chi.

My instructor was unwell last week and is now on holiday for 2 weeks - so he has asked me to take the weekly class and lead the Qi Gong and Tai Chi form work. This has helped me focus on the quality of my technique and ensured that I complete my daily training routine.

Western Doctor and Acupuncture on Radio 2

2006-12-22T07:12:00.000Z

Caught the end of an interview with the Radio 2 doctor yesterday on Steve Wright's show. Interesting to hear him promote acupuncture as part of the integrated service from his practice.

Times article

2006-11-14T06:40:00.000Z

A good and prominent article in the The Times on TCM last Saturday

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8123-2446031.html

Has the dust now settled?

2006-06-15T00:53:00.000+01:00

I thought it was quite fascinating a couple of weeks ago when some notable medical professionals took it upon themselves to publish an open letter to the National Health Service questioning the public funding of complementary therapies immediately prior to Prince Charles delivering his paper to the World Health Organisation in Geneva advocating such treatments.

The Prince has clearly been an advocate of complementary therapies for some 20 years, and there is increasing scientific evidence to support some treatments to the extent that the UK Government is moved towards regulating some such as acupuncture.

What I thought was most revealing was that the 13 medical scientists miscalculated the issue in the manner and tone of their concerns. It came across as a direct rejection of any the funding for alternatives to conventional western medicine. I believe that they did their cause more harm than good.

Surely we need the health and well-being of our people to be a team effort. The conventional medical profession needs to work closer with the complemetary therapists to provide the best range of options and treatments for an individual's condition.

This is one major reason why I have embarked upon this career.

I now hope that reasoned discussions will continue to promote complementary therapies through NHS funding and that Governments take up Prince Charles' challenge for an integrated approach for healthcare.

Life changing decision

2006-05-14T07:36:00.000+01:00

Attended an open day yesterday at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, England. Have decided to enrol for the Acupuncture course. This will be a life changing activity for me. Course starts in November 2006 and will last 3.5 years.

This is the start of my third career!

I will use this blog to track my experiences as a student and practitioner of acupuncture.