Conditions

  • Retinitis Pigmentosa

    by Helen Falvey
    Retinitis Pigmentosa What is retinitis pigmentosa? Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of genetic disorders involving the breakdown of cells of the ...
    Posted in Acupuncture, Galway, ophthalmic acupuncture, retinitis pigmentosa, vision loss

  • Acupuncture for Headaches

    by Helen Falvey
    Headaches are classified into two main types: primary and secondary-- Primary headaches A primary headache is a headache that is not the result of ...
    Posted in Acupuncture, Galway, Headaches, Migraines

  • Plantar Fasciitis

    by Helen Falvey
    The plantar fascia is a thin web of ligament which stretches from the heel to the front of the foot.  The painful condition of plantar fasciitis c...
    Posted in Acupuncture, Galway, plantar fasciitis

  • Tips for a healthy menstrual cycle

    by Helen Falvey
    Many women experience symptoms such as bloating, mood swings, fatigue and painful cramps around the time of menstruation, and, while these symptoms...
    Posted in Acupuncture, Galway

  • Tips to stay healthy in Winter time

    by Helen Falvey
    The season for colds and flus is well and truly upon us, as well as a dip in energy levels that come with the shortened hours of daylight.  Here ar...
    Posted in Acupuncture, Galway, Winter

  • Acupuncture and Menopause

    by Helen Falvey
    The menopause is a stage in life dreaded by most women, given the symptoms it is known to bring; hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, mood swings, ...
    Posted in Acupuncture, Galway, Menopause

  • How Acupuncture can help you quit smoking

    by Helen Falvey
    Anyone who smokes knows the damage they are doing to their health, from increased risk of illnesses to longer recovery times from surgery and illne...
    Posted in Acupuncture, Galway, smoking

  • Sciatica

    by Helen Falvey
    Sciatica is not a diagnosis in itself, but a combination of symptoms that refers to the pain caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic ner...
    Posted in Acupuncture, Galway, Sciatica