Evidence suggests acupuncture reduces the symptoms of fibromyalgia, according to a Mayo Clinic study.

Fibromyalgia is a disorder considered disabling by many, and is characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and symptoms such as fatigue, joint stiffness and sleep disturbance. No cure is known and available treatments are only partially effective.

Dr. Philip Lang and colleagues of the University of Munich used quantitative sensory testing to identify changes in pain sensitivity with acupuncture in 24 healthy volunteers.

After applying acupuncture to the leg, the researchers found that pain thresholds increased by up to 50 per cent. Effects were noted in both the treated leg and the untreated (contralateral) leg.

We are in the midst of building our new yoga studio ready for Term 2. I thought it might be fun to watch the progress of the transformation...

The finished product!

We are soon moving to new premises and a bigger yoga studio. We are excited about the beautiful new location and will keep you posted on progress. Watch this space :)

'For the most part, both good and bad arise from habits. Being circumspect in taking care of your health and making an effort to support it will create good habits. If you avoid laziness, exert yourself in the field of health, and put into practice the Way of Nurturing Life and other tips on well being, you will become accustomed to following this path. The results will be beneficial and constant and you will live without pain.
If you are not circumspect and create unhealthful and bad habits, when you do exert yourself to improve your health, it will be painful and hard to bear.'