Today I was joined by the brilliant Larissa Mosca to discuss all things related to acupuncture and eastern philosophy. This includes what could be causing a growth of acupuncture in the west, western doctors and medicine, energising yourself, and more.

Larissa is a fully qualified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncturist, having graduated with first class honours from Manchester Metropolitan University. She runs her own practice just outside of Preston which I often attend.

Find an accredited acupuncturist in your area - https://acupuncture.org.uk/find-an-acupuncturist/

== FIND LARISSA ==

Larissa's Practice in Penwortham - https://www.acupuncture-room.co.uk/

Larissa's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Larissasacupunctureroom/

== FIND ME ==

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== TIMESTAMPS ==

[00:00] Intro

[02:10] What is acupuncture?

[07:40] Seeing the body as one

[16:00] COVID lockdown

[23:40] Reflection

[28:00] What happens at an appointment?

[39:00] The issues with attending non-accredited accupuncture practices

[45:00] Eastern philosophy approaches and western doctors

[49:40] Moxa and mugwort

[54:20] Demonising food

[58:20] Does acupuncture hurt?

[59:50] Where to find the best practices