Autumn is a season of transition as we move from the heat and expansive energies of Summer into the more inward cooler, dry months and into the cold, stillness of winter. The energy during Autumn descends like the leaves fall from the trees. The air becomes crisper and cooler, the days begin to shorten and the nights lengthen. On the Sunshine coast this Autumn we have been experiencing late rains and high humidity that can cause the environmental issue of mould. In traditional medicine we recognise that our environment may directly affect our health and mould in our environment can be toxic. M ..read more

Do you experience painful periods? You are not alone. The biggest myth of all when it comes to women’s health is that PMS and cramping are normal, and there’s nothing you can do about it. More than 80-percent of women report significant PMS and menstrual cramping, which makes those conditions incredibly common, but they are NOT normal. You’re probably thinking, “not my cramps!” Yes, your cramps too. Every aspect of your menstrual cycle—the length, volume of blood, colour of blood, timing of ovulation, basal body temperatures, PMS, and cramping—gives you important information about your health ..read more

How do we address Endometriosis with Chinese Medicine 〰️ Written by Shani Isaacson. Our bodies present in particular patterns related to Energy, blood and fluid, thermal natures, constitutional pattern (those which we were genetically born with), environmental factors, and emotional and lifestyle factors. All these factors contribute to how our bodies function.   When we are knocked out of our constitution pattern, due to the above factors, we can develop symptoms that become more disruptive. With Endometriosis we have a level of stagnation in the way the blood functions. Usually r ..read more

How do we address Endometriosis with Chinese Medicine 〰️ Written by Shani Isaacson. Our bodies present in particular patterns related to Energy, blood and fluid, thermal natures, constitutional pattern (those which we were genetically born with), environmental factors, and emotional and lifestyle factors. All these factors contribute to how our bodies function.   When we are knocked out of our constitution pattern, due to the above factors, we can develop symptoms that become more disruptive. With Endometriosis we have a level of stagnation in the way the blood functions. Usually r ..read more

Traditional Chinese medicine and many cultures have long respected the need for women to rest and heal during an extended period at home, following the birth of their baby. The fourth trimester is usually a period of 6 weeks (approx. 40 days) that gives the mother’s body an opportunity to heal, to establish breastfeeding and bonding with baby; a time to nurture their deep connection.  Woman’s bodies need this recovery time following labour as quite often they are left in a state of energy and blood deficiency, whether they have experienced complications of labour or not. The blood nature ..read more

As we enter the colder months, it’s a great time for reflection. You may create some time to ponder on how you have been managing your health and how you have been looking after your body over the past weeks, months and even years. Come back to the basics, consider the amount of rest, hydration, food and exercise you have been getting lately? Did you know that the body needs more sleep during winter than during other times of the year? If you find yourself needing to sleep longer and hibernating in Winter, you are attuning yourself with the natural rhythms of nature. The body functions best wi ..read more

The food we eat provides us with the vital energy we need to function, work and play. In traditional eastern medicine, practitioners understand the importance of diet for wellbeing and of the nature and flavours of the foods we eat to stay healthy. You may have heard your acupuncturist remind you to eat regularly. To eat breakfast like a Queen, lunch like a Princess and dinner like a pauper. This is in accordance with the energy of the organs of digestion at different times of the day. Between 7 – 9 am the digestion is at its strongest. This is the best time to fuel your body for the activitie ..read more

2 Organic brown rice and millet ramen cakes (you can use any ramen noodle of your choice) • 2 tablespoons avocado oil • 4 large shiitake mushrooms, sliced and stems removed • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic • 2-3 boneless skinless chicken thighs • 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt/ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 4 cups chicken bone broth • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce Toppings: Coriander, lime juice, bean sprouts, soft or hard boiled egg, scallions (green onions), chilli. 1. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions and set ..read more

In 2002 Wolfgang Paulus (et al) published research on the effects of acupuncture when given before and after an Embryo Transfer (ET). The research involved 160 women that were assigned randomly into an acupuncture (n=80) group and a control (n=80) group. The results were statistically significant (could not have been caused by chance) and showed that implantation rates could be increased by as much as 60% with acupuncture either side of ET. Since 2002 there have been several other research projects that have explored the use of the Paulus protocol. Most were attempts to explore if it was possi ..read more

At AcuWellness, we assess your constitution type according to a traditional diagnosis framework and use the 5 elements to make assessments and understand constitution types. This understanding allows us to provide treatments that address your pathology or pattern of disharmony in a deeper way and bring you back into alignment or into your natural constitutional pattern. Once this is understood, you may better know your own unique character traits and natural state of health. Here are the 4 main types that we consider: Are you one type or a mixture of 2 or more? WOOD CONSTITUTION TYPE For a vis ..read more