Acupuncture for TMJ   What is TMJ? TMJ stands for Temporo-Mandibular Joint. The TMJ is the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. These joints are involved in eating, facial movements and speech. Let’s get into how Acupuncture for TMJ pain can be helpful.  What is TMJ pain? Pain that can feel grinding in the jaw, that if left untreated can lead to inability to chew properly, ear pain, migraine, headache, lack of sleep, tooth pain, lockjaw, dizziness, anxiety and joint noises such as cracking or popping of the jaw.  What are the symptoms you might experience from TMJ ..read more

Digestive health in Chinese medicine is determined by the digestive symptoms we experience. The way food is prepared and cooked affects how we absorb nutrients. Our energy level, mood, body shape and muscle mass, flavour cravings, gyneocological problems and bowel movements tell us important information. Research is now suggesting a link between the gut-brain connection with conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (1) and the effects of our mental health and stress levels impacting our gut health. From a Chinese medicine point of view the way humans can overthink and ..read more

What is self care ?  You might think having a relaxing bath and exercising is self care, and it is. However self care for everyone is going to be different and there are many ways to take care our wellbeing.   Checking in with yourself to see how you are is a good place to start. Sitting down for 15 minutes, closing your eyes and focussing on your breathing will tell you if you’re conscious of your breathing or not. People often find it difficult to meditate so if this is you, just sitting or lying down and focussing on your breathing is a start. Inhale for 4 counts and exhale f ..read more

Acupuncture for Inflammation is showing positive results in research. Inflammation refers to your body’s process of fighting against things that harm it, like infections, injuries, and toxins, in an attempt to heal itself. When something damages the cells, your body releases chemicals that trigger a response from your immune system. Chronic inflammation can cause autoimmune disorders, such as Lupus or Chron’s, where your body attacks healthy tissue. Exposure to toxins, like pollution or industrial chemicals. Untreated acute inflammation, such as from an infection or injury. Other factors ..read more

Frozen shoulder Acupuncture and other treatment options   The shoulder can rotate in a full circle, unlike the elbow that only bends one way. Frozen shoulder is much like the name suggests. There is no movement or very limited movement in the shoulder capsule joint or the whole shoulder itself, it is frozen stuck. It can be quite painful as any slight attempt to move the shoulder joint or raise the arm, results in sever pain and restriction. If left untreated, it can lead a to a chronic condition. Below is further information of what causes it and frozen shoulder acupuncture treatment and ..read more

Immune System treatment with Chinese Medicine   Immune system Chinese Medicine and Western medicine treatment approaches are quite different from each other. When a virus enters the nose and throat, our immune system has receptors that tell the body there is an ‘invasion’, so the body sends helpers to ‘defend’ the body at the sight of infection, so we feel a sore throat come on for example. The immune system can often fight off an infection on its own, other times other invention may be needed. The treatment for treating a common cold or flu from a western medicine perspective may include ..read more

Private Health for Acupuncture   Health Fund Changes Since 2019 Has there been private health fund changes?    There has been some changes to the private health insurance legislation. As of April 1, 2019 changes surrounding health fund rebates for complimentary therapies and natural medicine have commenced. You might be wondering if your favourite and preferred complimentary medicines have been excluded or not. The good news is, Private health for Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have not been affected by the change. They will continue to be listed under therapies with private h ..read more

Post Partum Depression Post Partum Depression includes feelings of deep sadness and emptiness accompanied by fatigue after childbirth. Low energy or even exhaustion after childbirth is completely common and normal that would last about a week. It isn’t just feeling drained after childbirth alone, carrying around all those extra kilograms for months is exhausting, especially if you’re working during pregnancy or you have other children to also look after. However if someone is feeling flat, anxious, crying a lot, experiencing panic attacks, feeling unconnected from their newborn for longer than ..read more

What is Adrenal Fatigue?    The Adrenal glands belong to the Endocrine System where they produce a variety of hormones that are essential to life. The medical term “Adrenal Insufficiency” is an inadequate production of one or more of these hormones as a result of underlying conditions. Whereas, Adrenal Fatigue isn’t an accepted medical diagnosis, it is thought that adrenal fatigue is caused by stress on the body where the adrenal glands cannot cope with the constant pace of fight-or-flight (sympathetic) nervous system response. adrenal fatigue acupuncture sunshine coast tSigns and sy ..read more

Endometriosis and Chinese Medicine   First of all, What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a common condition in which the tissue that is similar to the lining of the womb grows outside of the uterus and in other parts of the pelvic cavity. Whilst endometriosis most often affects the reproductive organs, thus damaging fertility, it is also frequently found in the bowel and bladder, but has rarely been found in muscle, joints, the lungs and the brain. More than 10% of Australian women suffer from Endometriosis at some point in their life (1). Endometriosis and Chinese medicine Some women ..read more