Posts in Chinese Medicine
Can Acupuncture Prevent Colds and Flu?

The holidays are upon us and it is often a time where people gets colds and flu after the busy lead up to Christmas. Taking good care of yourself at this time is important to ensure that your immune system stays strong and flexible.

During this season, I find myself treating many patients experiencing symptoms of the cold or flu. The main goal, of course, is to get them feeling well again so they can return to their their daily lives full of energy and resilience.

Following are some of the ways that I can support you with Traditional Chinese Medicine as we head into the holidays

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Understanding Vitality

Have you ever felt tired for long periods of time even after a nights sleep? Have you felt tension in your back or shoulders regularly? In times of huge pressure, uncertain situations and where sustained effort is required, our vitality is crucial. It's easy to get into a downward spiral and end up with adrenal fatigue, making mistakes and crashing out exhausted. Would you like to feel more energised and refreshed and feeling more alive every day as well as more resilient and able to cope with change?

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How Can Acupuncture Help to Deal with the Side Effects of Chemotherapy?

Irreversible is not a word you want to hear from your Doctor but it’s a common one if you’ve been diagnosed with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy or CIPN.

Samantha survived cancer only to be living life in constant pain. He felt as though he were walking on pins and needles, becoming weaker and weaker everyday. “I was beginning to be worried that one day I would be wheelchair bound” she explained.

Nearly half of patients who undergo chemotherapy will develop CIPN.

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Can Chinese Medicine Help Asthma?

In Australia, it is now the most widespread chronic health problem, affecting over 2 million Australians and is most prevalent in 14-24 year olds. Did you know that acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has a long history of helping people to deal with the symptoms of asthma in a safe and effective way. Here is a case study of one patient who had an amazing outcome.

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What are the Three Questions Your Acupuncturist Will Ask You?

In sharing tales about their acupuncture experiences, most folks remark upon the extensive and seemingly peculiar set of questions their acupuncturist asks during the consultation. While the exact nature of this conversation varies from practitioner to practitioner, there are several questions that find their way into almost every consultation. What are the three that are always asked and why?

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