Menopause Hot Flash relief using Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
28 November 2015
What happens during menopause?
Menopause, the cessation of menstrual cycles, occurs with the decline of blood oestrogen and the ovaries no longer releasing eggs. Perimenopause is the term given to the years leading up to menopause during which the menstrual cycle is present but increasingly irregular. …
Lingering Pathogens in Chinese Medicine
3 November 2015
"I haven't felt well since...."
"My digestion hasn't been the same since that tummy bug last year....."
"I've had swollen glands ever since that flu in Winter...."
I frequently hear people say they had a virus, perhaps a tummy bug or flu however long ago and their digestion, …
Overcome Anxiety with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
25 October 2015
The anxiety experience
Anxiety is a feeling which is familiar to most people at some stage in their lives. It generally encompasses a sensation of nervousness, restlessness and relentless instability. The word anxiety is often used interchangeably with other emotions such as fear, worry or stress. …
Simple Stretch – Legs up the wall
17 October 2015
One of the most common things I hear people say in the clinic is that they don’t stretch! It’s one of those things that people know they should do but it seems to be a daunting task for many. Perhaps it’s because they don’t know …
Treating Lower Back Pain & Sciatica with Chinese Medicine
17 October 2015
Help! I've hurt my lower back!
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare treatments of any kind. Sciatic pain is a specific type of lower back pain which causes intense radiating pain accompanied by numbness and tingling from the lower …
Acupuncture For Period Pain
28 July 2015
Acupuncture for Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)
Pain is associated with menstruation for most women at some point in their life. This pain is called ‘primary dysmenorrhea’ when it occurs shortly after a female’s first menstrual cycle or ‘secondary dysmenorrhea’ when it is associated with other conditions such …
Endometriosis and Chinese Medicine
15 June 2015
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrial cells (cells from the lining of the uterus) spread and grow outside of the uterus. These cells may develop into small plaques (mild endometriosis) which can develop into nodules or can grow and form cysts on …
Winter in Brisbane – Dealing with Common Cold and Flu in Chinese Medicine
25 May 2015
In Brisbane we are often blessed with a winter of blue skies, sunshine and crisp air. Unfortunately, whether you have had a flu shot or not, many of us will experience some symptoms of a cold or flu in the coming months.
The Reality
We’re all familiar …
Acupuncture for dizziness and vertigo
27 April 2015
What is dizziness & vertigo?
Most people have experienced the sensation of dizziness or light-headedness – perhaps when you have been ill, when you haven’t eaten or when you have been feeling very tired. The terms dizziness & vertigo are often used interchangeably however they do …
Acupuncture Relieves Insomnia
8 March 2015
Why can't you sleep?
Sleep problems are one of my favourite things to work on for my patients.
The most common presentation is that people have difficulty falling asleep because they can't switch off their active minds. For a lot of people, bed time is the only …
