This interesting opinion paper has been released by the UK's Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in relation to the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women. Although there was no reliable evidence for the effective treatment of CPP, the paper calls attention to the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of contributing conditions such as dysmenorrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome. There are also some interesting thoughts on the use of sham acupuncture in clinical trials. You can read the full paper online.

http://www.rcog.org.uk/womens-health/clinical-guidance/acupuncture-and-chinese-herbal-medicine-women-chronic-pelvic-pain-sa

Interested in deepening your practice or becoming a yoga teacher? Now you can study with one of the best teacher trainers in the country, Dave Curtis, here in the Southeast. Beginning in 2013, reasonably priced and venued at the Ananta Yoga Studio on the N11 at Kilbride. Quite seriously though, if you live in the Wicklow, Wexford, Carlow area (or even further afield), this is the yoga teacher training course to be on :-)

More details here: http://www.anantayogastudio.com/index.php/classes-and-teacher-information/yoga-teacher-training-dublin-wicklow/

It's a two fisted duo of discounts this month at Therapy and Yoga.

1. Discounted Drop-in Yoga & Pilates For the month of November only drop-in rate for Yoga and Pilates classes will be Eur 10 only, instead of Eur 15. You still have the option to pay in advance if you prefer at a total amount of Eur 10 per class

2. Discounted Therapy Orthopaedic Sports Massage and Neuromuscular Physical Therapy - I'm studying both at the moment. If you are suffering from a sports injury or chronic pain, if you are a member of a sports team or looking for someone to do discounted pre / post event massage then contact me. I'm a fully qualified acupunturist and tuina massage therapist, practicing since 2008 so you will be in good hands. For a limited time only I will be offering sports massage an physical therapy assessments for only Eur 20 per treatment.

Let us know if you need more details or if you are tempted to try out a sports massage or exercise class:

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086 408 2428