Cassandra Allen

Join us at our next Acupuncture Collective - 2pm to 8pm - Monday 16th November at Moon Women's Health, NW5 to support you with SAD. SAD, otherwise known as seasonal affective disorder, can hit surprisingly hard as the clocks turn back in October and daylight becomes a long-lost memory. What is SAD? From personal experience, over the past week, there’s been a sudden and unexpected change in mood, like an unwelcome visitor - worry, overthinking, tight chest, and flashes of doom. MIND, the mental health organisation, describes these as symptoms of SAD, as well as, difficulty in concentrating, feeling sad, guilty or hopeless, being more prone to illnesses such as colds and infections, sleeping too long or too little and changes in hunger or sexual interest. All the fun stuff then! Thanks a lot, SAD! SAD is a reaction to seasonal changes in daylight, which disrupts our body clock and hormones like serotonin, which affect mood, appetite and sleep. But here’s the good news. (Phew!) Acupuncture is the answer to our hormonal prayers! It helps regulate our nervous system, calming us down or energising us, depending on which points around the body are focused on. It also helps boost serotonin and melatonin, which boost our mood and help us sleep. We can also use acupuncture to strengthen our immune system, by using points on the Lung Meridian and tonify what the ancient Chinese called Wei Qi! Go on… Google it! All that and the loving embrace of our warm, friendly group clinic... See you on 16th November... Find out more and book via our bio.3 hours ago

Loving this post from @kmmserenitytherapies and how Kristina's captured the cosiness of Moon. In January, she's running a six-week TRE course at Moon 💜 You can find out more below and/or via our bio. TRE is a gentle, body-based practice. In our small group, we’ll explore the exercises, notice what’s happening in the body and find ways to settle at a pace that feels right for you. No previous experience is needed. 📍 Moon Women’s Health Clinic, London NW5 🗓 Tuesdays, 19 January–2 March 2027, 6.30–8pm ⏸ No session on 16 February 💷 £180 for all six sessions, or £35 for an individual session There are up to seven places. See the course details and book through the Moon bio, or message @kmmserenitytherapies if you have a question. Come as you are.1 day ago

Some lovely misty weather to welcome in the New Moon this month, reminding me of this poem by 19th century London poet, Thomas Hood... You should have received the latest newsletter in your inbox, if not you can find the link in our bio.2 days ago

Are you a Tufnell Park parent? (a geographical area stretching from over the Holloway Road, down to Kentish Town and beyond Archway) For £10 a year, you can join this brilliant group (established in 1978), with a quarterly magazine, social events and support for you and your family. It's great to see Moon Practitioner members, past and present, in the latest TPP magazine, offering their wisdom. We'd highly recommend joining this amazing, local, grassroot group - check out their page to find out more @tufnellparkparents3 days ago