Exeter Acupuncture Project

19/08/2026

This dip is seriously delicious 💜
Beetroot is deeply nourishing, making it such a powerful addition to your weekly meals.

I often tell my patients about the importance of beetroot juice 🫜...and this is such a great, nourishing way to enjoy its benefits too.

In a world where we’re constantly giving, doing, and running on empty, often spending long hours on screens (which in Chinese medicine depletes our Liver Blood), it’s more important than ever to support our body’s energetics through diet.

Having acupuncture is about bringing empowerment to the body… going home afterwards and taking that same power into your own hands is such a valuable tool.

Food is one place we can take back control. Start seeing it as nourishment, as medicine—not just something to enjoy, but something that truly supports you.

I would say this reflects what I often see in clinic—deep blood nourishment is needed in both men and women. It shows up strongly in cases of stress and overwork, affecting both male and female patients.

If you experience postural dizziness (lightheadedness when standing), floaters in the eyes, pins and needles, neuropathy, blurred vision, fatigue, or scanty menstruation, these can be signs that may indicate a need to support and build Blood through diet and lifestyle.

We welcome you at Exeter Acupuncture Project for treatment and dietary guidance 🙏

Eat well, enjoy it… but make it count.👌

10/08/2026

I’ve resisted using AI for a long time… but I’ve found that formatting my recipes in a clear, accessible way has been really beneficial for my patients. So I thought I’d share one here.

As we move into the Earth season in the Five Elements—late summer—we begin to focus on nourishment and digestion. This is a time to support the body before transitioning into the Metal season of autumn, which is closely linked to immunity.

With that in mind, here is a deeply nourishing dish for those moments when we feel worn out and in need of restoration.

10/08/2026

Another fascinating finding to share ✨...Cellular Shifts: What New Clinical Findings Reveal About Acupuncture’s True Power”

New research just did something that’s never been done before in acupuncture science: directly watching, in real time, how immune cells change their behaviour in response to stimulating a classic acupuncture point.

Until now, every study on acupuncture and immune function has worked backwards from indirect measurements — a blood marker here, an antibody level there, taken well after treatment. A study published in Nature Biotechnology (July 2026) changed that. Using a new imaging technique fine enough to track thousands of individual immune cells live, for hours, inside a living animal, researchers triggered inflammation and then applied electroacupuncture at ST36 (Zusanli) — and watched the immune cells’ behaviour shift, on camera, in real time.

Specifically: inflamed immune cells (neutrophils) were spontaneously clustering into temporary “swarms” inside the spleen — a behaviour never filmed happening live in an organ before. After electroacupuncture at ST36, those swarms dropped by more than fivefold. Needling without electrical stimulation didn’t produce the same effect.

I’ve written a full breakdown on the blog (link in bio) — including how this fits with, and doesn’t overreach beyond, the wider research on moxibustion and immune function.

📍 Chelsea, SW3
🔗 phoebustian.com/blog

08/08/2026

Six years of persistence pays off: ARA’s sustained commitment secures landmark recognition for acupuncture in UK blood donation policy, delivering long-overdue change for practitioners and patients ✨✨✨

The ARA can confirm a significant and long-awaited change to blood donation policy in the UK. JPAC, the Joint Professional Advisory Committee to the UK Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services, has formally agreed to remove the deferral period currently applied to blood donors who have....

16/07/2026

✨ Did you know some of your favorite celebrities have publicly embraced acupuncture as part of their wellness routines?
here are a few quotes from some well know names in regards to acupuncture.

Jennifer Aniston: The actress says that it helps her "to stay relaxed and reduces stress."
Gwyneth Paltrow: The actress and wellness founder stated: "I have been a big fan of Chinese medicine for a long time because it works."
Monica Bellucci: The actress prefers it to other beauty methods. She said: "I do acupuncture. Because it really helps. It is the opposite of Botox. Botox blocks, and acupuncture moves."
Jim Carrey: The actor said that his treatments lead to a "marked change in his physical vitality and general state of wellbeing."
Cate Blanchett: The actress finds that it is great "for relaxation" and helps her handle the stress of a busy life.
Matt Damon: The actor uses it to heal and stay strong. He calls it a "great way to stay healthy. ✨

16/07/2026

There are so many reasons we use ear seeds in clinic — from easing body pain (like back pain) to supporting sleep, reducing anxiety, and helping regulate the nervous system.

You’ll often spot them on elite athletes too. At that level, every detail matters — recovery, focus, calm, and quality sleep.

Small tools. Targeted points. Real impact.
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What is ear acupressure, or ear seeding? Discover everything about the ancient Chinese medicine technique that Novak Djokovic is also a fan of.

15/07/2026

We have spaces tomorrow Exeter Acupuncture Project if anyone would like a last minute treatment...you are always most welcome 🌻
Sam and Kat😁

04/07/2026

Exeter Acupuncture Project ...we see and treat women's gynecological health weekly 🙏...we believe that mensuration is vitality important...if you are suffering in any way please book in ✨
https://exeteracupunctureproject.co.uk/

14/06/2026

Interesting ✨

The detection of another circulatory system in the human body could have enormous scientific implications.