In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves wrestling with anxiety. The pressures of work, relationships, and the constant buzz of technology can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from our inner selves. However, there’s a time-tested approach that offers a holistic perspective on mental health: Chinese medicine. Rooted in ancient wisdom and practices that have stood the test of time, Chinese medicine offers a unique lens through which we can understand and address anxiety. Let’s embark on a journey to explore how this holistic approach can help rest ..read more

Dry July, a challenge for people to stop drinking alcohol for the month, is coming up in a few days. In addition to raising funds to support cancer services, it is also an opportunity for us to review our own alcohol consumption. Alcohol statistics The World Health Organisation has found that over 3 million deaths every year are a result from the harmful overuse of alcohol. This accounts for 3% of deaths worldwide as it is a causal factor for over 200 diseases and injury conditions. It is associated with increased risks of anaemia, cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia, depression, hyperten ..read more

In my lifetime, health has never been so foremost as it is now in people’s minds. These trying times are an opportunity to review our own health so we can protect ourselves and others from getting sick. Chinese Medicine has a lot of knowledge about how to protect ourselves. In Chinese Medicine, illness is caused by external factors, internal factors and then there is a category called “neither internal or external”. The coronavirus is considered an external factor, something that is caused by outside of us, and there are some steps to reduce our chances of contracting this virus or any other c ..read more

Insomnia is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. In Chinese Medicine, insomnia is viewed as a symptom rather than a disease. Chinese Medicine recognises different types of insomnia, each with its unique set of causes and symptoms. The treatment of insomnia in Chinese Medicine is tailored to the specific type of insomnia, and this often involves a combination of herbal medicine, acupuncture, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle modifications. Some of the common syndromes of insomnia in Chinese Medicine and some basic self-help tips to improve sleep are below: Heart and Spleen Di ..read more

Every year, many people make the important decision to quit smoking. This decision begins a challenging journey because nicotine addiction is very strong, with some people saying that it is as addictive as heroin. In addition, there are habits which we have formed that are strongly linked to smoking. For example, smoking when bored, smoking with a coffee, smoking with a beer, smoking when stressed and many more. These habits, often subconscious, can be very difficult to break. It is estimated that most smokers try to quit two to three times before being able to get rid of the habit, sometimes ..read more

A number of Meridians pass through our breasts – the Liver Meridian, Kidney Meridian, the Stomach Meridian and the Penetrating vessel. Our breast health is dependent on smooth flow of Qi and Blood through these Meridians and when there is a blockage of flow, breast disorder may result. This often can start manifesting as premenstrual breast distension and over time, may progress into serious breast diseases. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, there are a few ways in which we can support our own breast health via emotional management, diet, exercise and lifestyle. Emotions Emotional dysregula ..read more

Treating people with long Covid Improving people’s resistance to future infection is a major goal for acupuncture in respect of Covid-19. However, we must also recognise the need for help for those struggling with long-lasting symptoms of the disease, that is long Covid. UK data suggest that people are suffering in this way: one in seven of those with Covid symptoms would be ill for at least a month one in twenty for two months; and one in forty-five for three or more months Symptoms vary in type, intensity and duration, leading some experts to suggest that there may be several different syn ..read more

It most certainly been a challenging time for everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you were in Melbourne, we had many restrictions, including a three and a half month lockdown! We learnt about home schooling, working online, working online at home with children, making sure we washed and sanitised our hands enough, remembering our masks, connecting with others online, and living an isolated life. These circumstances and being in the Information Age, we can find ourselves having excessive thoughts and worries. Thinking is indeed useful and is a tool we have to live and enhance our lives. H ..read more

In Australia, 66% of people of the age of 50 years old, an estimated 4.74 million people, have osteoporosis or osteopenia, which is low bone density but not to the level of osteoporosis. In 2012, there were 140,822 fractures due to osteoporosis or osteopenia, with an expected increase of 30% by 2022 to 183,105 fractures per year. This is not just a women’s disease as men account for 30% of fractures due to osteoporosis or osteopenia. So now it’s been impressed upon you, with statistics, the risks of osteoporosis, what can we do? From a Western medical standpoint, we need three essential things ..read more

We wanted to reassure you that we are taking the utmost care with ensuring that we all stay safe and well at the clinic during this COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to our usual strict hand hygiene, treatment table and linen cleaning, we are also: checking with clients before arriving at the clinic if they have: travelled to COVID-19 hotspots in the past 14 days been in close contact with a person confirmed with COVID-19 had a fever, runny nose or shortness of breath having hand sanitiser available for client use upon arrival at the clinic room seating client 1.5m away from practitioner duri ..read more