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Anthea Turner reveals she’s been getting frequent acupuncture for years after suffering secret injury during a Blue Peter show

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Anthea Turner reveals she's been getting frequent acupuncture for years after suffering secret injury during a Blue Peter show

Anthea Turner recently disclosed that she’s endured a hidden injury stemming from an on-set mishap during the filming of Blue Peter in 1992. She shared this information with her followers on Thursday.

Ever since I became a devout admirer back in 1992 when this TV host was captivating our screens as the presenter of every child’s favorite show, I’ve been following his journey closely. And recently, I learned that he’s been undergoing regular acupuncture treatments to manage the pain he’s been experiencing. It just goes to show that even heroes need care!

Acupuncture, an age-old practice originating from traditional Chinese medicine, involves inserting fine needles into specific areas of the body to promote healing or prevent health issues.

At a recent performance, Anthea disclosed that she injured her neck during a stunt where she soared above a vault. Since then, she’s been grappling with this persistent discomfort.

In a post filled with praise, she shared about her cherished acupuncturist, Dr. Simon Cheung: ‘Here’s me and one of my most valued individuals in the world – Acupuncturist Dr. Simon Cheung. Unfortunately, he doesn’t seem to share on Instagram, so I won’t waste my time trying.’ [laughing emoji]

Since 1992, Simon has been sticking pins in me. This happened during a live broadcast of Blue Peter, where I leaped into a gymnastics display team performance and injured my neck as I flew over a vault (at the time, it was unknown to anyone).

Anthea Turner reveals she's been getting frequent acupuncture for years after suffering secret injury during a Blue Peter show

Anthea Turner reveals she's been getting frequent acupuncture for years after suffering secret injury during a Blue Peter show

For about a week, I experienced no relief from my pain, but then fate seemed to intervene by bringing Simon into my life. After just one session with ‘pins’, I found myself completely pain-free.

The second image shows us from around 1997 featured in Harper’s & Queen Magazine, clearly demonstrating a much more youthful appearance compared to the present day. The contrast between his lush hair and my defined jawline is truly striking!

Ever since then, Simon has been my rock; Endometriosis, anxiety, a torn ACL, a fractured patella, ankle fracture, fractured fifth metatarsal, IVF, divorce-related tension, everyday pressure, menopause, more stress – you name it, I’ve faced it! However, Simon has been there to support me every step of the way.

Currently, he’s assisting me in managing my Blepharitis issue. It’s a complex problem, and for me, it’s mainly due to the malfunction of the Meibomian glands.

Here, Simon is ensuring an optimal setting for these tiny creatures to thrive, and it’s evident that his approach is proving effective.

‘The success of Acupuncture, like many things in life depends on who is performing the procedure.

Prior to becoming a Chinese Medical Doctor, Simon had previously studied Microbiology and Virology at the University of Liverpool.

After that, I found myself working as a research assistant within the medical research team at the Richard Dimbleby Cancer Research Department located at St Thomas’s Hospital. Subsequently, I pursued and achieved my Master’s degree in Radiotherapy & Cancer Research, furthering my knowledge and skills in this crucial field.

Anthea Turner reveals she's been getting frequent acupuncture for years after suffering secret injury during a Blue Peter show
Anthea Turner reveals she's been getting frequent acupuncture for years after suffering secret injury during a Blue Peter show

Currently, he’s a member of a skilled team led by Dr. Tim Evans & Associates, situated in Chelsea. This is the place I frequently visit him, be it for addressing a particular issue such as the present one, or simply for routine care.

Among all, our conversations stand out as they’re clever, amusing, insightful, and often leave us in fits of laughter, even during my toughest times. A big thank you goes to you, Simon ♥️⚡️!

In her tenure as the host of Blue Peter, Anthea constructed an iconic replica of Thunderbirds’ Tracy Island, a project renowned for being one of the program’s most challenging DIY tasks ever attempted.

Blue Peter first launched in 1958 and is the world’s longest-running children’s TV series. 

At the peak of its popularity, the show attracted a staggering eight million viewers per episode. However, that number has significantly decreased, with only 37,700 people tuning in weekly these days.

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2025-01-10 12:03

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