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Blood Donation Updated News – 2026
Blood Donation Message from Chris Davies CEO The current NHS Blood and Transplant position is that anyone who has received acupuncture must wait four months before donating blood. This waiting period was originally introduced to allow sufficient time for any blood-borne viruses to become detectable through post-donation screening. This policy was put in place many years ago following a serious
Blood Donation Updated News – 2025
Blood Donation The ARA has achieved this amazing landmark ARA are delighted to share this important updated news about the Blood Transfusion Service and Acupuncture. As an update to our previous news report, we have now achieved approval with all of the health departments that govern blood transfusion and blood donation (BTS, JPAC, SaBTO and MHRA) and all four have
The Western View of Acupuncture and the Concept of Qi
Introduction Acupuncture is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been practiced for thousands of years in East Asia. This form of Chinese medicine involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and restore balance. Central to the practice of acupuncture is the concept of Qi , this is understood as the vital
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The role of Dan Tian and Ming Men in Dementia Prevention Through Acupuncture
Introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic approach to health that focuses on the balance and flow of vital energy, known as Qi, throughout the body. Central to this approach are two key concepts: Dan Tian and Ming Men. Dan Tian, particularly the Lower Dan Tian, is seen as the storage and cultivation centre of Qi, crucial for maintaining
The Effectiveness of Chinese Medicine on Epilepsy
Chinese Medicine Background Chinese Medicine has been around for thousands of years, with one of the earliest documentations being from 2600 BCE in the form of a medical book entitled Huangdi Neijing. It’s modern names include The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine as well as The Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor. This medical textbook takes many names and is