Hair loss is a common condition that can affect both men and women, for those who have this condition you would know how frustrating and sometimes embarrassing it can be. Therefore, in this article we will discuss how Chinese Medicine treats alopecia or hair loss using acupuncture and herbal medicine.Read More
Many of us suffer from itchy, inflamed skin conditions that come and go. Many flare up in Spring due to allergies to dust and pollen while others are triggered by food, contact allergens, or stress. In Chinese Medicine we believe that itchy, red and/or weepy skin conditions involve someRead More
Most people think of acupuncture as an effective way to relieving their muscular-skeletal pain. However, many of them might not be aware that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to treat common colds and flu (upper respiratory tract infections) in Asian countries for over 2000 years. This article willRead More
The festive season is upon us and with all the Christmas and New Year parties going on it is no wonder that we over indulge on great food this time of year. However, if you are like me and wish to avoid putting on those few extra kilos this festive season tryRead More
Insomnia is one of the most commonly seen disorders for adults, it is often ignored and untreated. Chronic insomnia may increase the chance of developing other illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and possibly even death in older adults. Approximately 25% of the adults have sleeping problems and about 6-10%Read More
We all experience some level of stress and/or anxiety in our lives, a small amount of it is normal and conducive to productivity. However, in our clinic we are seeing far too many people who are experiencing excessive stress and anxiety over a prolonged period of time. In theRead More
According to a research done by Monash and RMIT university, acupuncture is an effective way of treatment for hay fever. This Victorian trial study found that acupuncture could help relieve symptoms for up to four weeks after the treatments stoped. The research covered 175 hay fever patients, those whoRead More
Preparing for the big day – labour day Having a course of acupuncture in the last trimester can go a long way to preparing your body for a smooth delivery. A number of studies have shown that women who have a course of weekly acupuncture from 35 or 36 weeksRead More
It must be that time of year I am seeing a number of pregnant women walk into my clinic so I thought this is the time to talk about pregnancy and how to have a smooth and healthy one. Pregnancy is a time of great joy and expectation. At theRead More
