The system of traditional Chinese medicine, of which acupuncture is a part, views weight gain as the outcome or sign of a body imbalance. According to this perspective, this imbalance can be caused by a malfunctioning of the spleen, liver, kidney, the endocrine system, or the thyroid gland. To support weight loss, acupuncture aims to […]
We’ve all been there – that endless cycle of congestion, pressure and pain that just won’t give. If you’re looking for some relief from your sinus problems, acupuncture may be worth a try. Keep reading to learn more about how this centuries-old treatment can help reduce your sinus pain and get you back to feeling […]
If you’ve ever had acupuncture, you already know its potential to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being. However, given that acupuncture falls under the umbrella of traditional Chinese medicine, this leaves some confusion as to whether acupuncture treatment is covered by private health insurance in Australia. There are currently […]
What made you decide to become a Acupuncturist and Nutritionist? My interest in how the body works, health and food was what made me begin studying Nutrition. I knew I wanted to help people. Once I experienced the way Chinese Medicine worked for me personally, it sparked such an interest to learn more and I […]
Acupuncture for Stress & Anxiety in Essendon, Melbourne Acupuncture for stress and anxiety in Essendon, Melbourne is performed by registered Acupuncturist and Herbalist. Our practitioners have a clinical focus on working with patients with stress, anxiety, and mood related concerns. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is an umbrella term used to describe a group of […]
A new study was published on May 15 2018 looking at acupuncture performed three times during a stimulated IVF cycle to see if this type of acupuncture would improve live birth rates (Smith et al, 2018). The study included 824 women with an average age of 35.4 years old. It looked at acupuncture performed once […]
A Chinese Medicine Explanation In Chinese Medicine, Spring is the season of the Wood element and the Liver organ system. Both Spring and the Wood element are associated with rejuvenation and new growth. Just as you can see new growth appearing on trees and plants after going into a dormant state over winter, this is […]
“Can acupuncture help me loose weight”? This is a common question we here at the clinic. So to answer that, lets look to the science. New research has found that acupuncture could be effective as a tool to aid weight loss. Carried out by the School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong Kong Baptist University […]
What Does The Latest Science Say About Acupuncture? According to a major recent review of all the scientific research to date, acupuncture now has good evidence that it is effective for relieving the symptoms of 8 conditions, with moderate evidence supporting acupuncture in relieving the symptoms of a further 38 conditions. In addition, the evidence […]
