Book Appointment TCM Nature: Neutral TCM Taste: Sweet TCM Meridian Affinity: Liver, Kidney Benefits: ·     Regulate bowels by its laxative effects, relieves constipation ·       Lubricate the intestines ·       Replenish Qi and Blood ·       Tonifies yin energy of Liver and Kidney ·       Treats tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, premature graying of hair, dry eyes and blurred vision ·       Nourishes scalp and stimulat ..read more

Wind is one of the six external pathogenic factors of disease according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. These pathogenic factors can attack the body, enter the meridians, and cause diseases. Read about What is Dampness for another pathological factor here. Pathogenic Wind is the leading pathogen causing all diseases. Wind has the most influence among the six external pathogenic factors. This is because other pathogenic factors such as coldness, heatiness, dampness mostly attach themselves to Wind to invade the human body, resulting in complication of diseases such as headaches, nasal obstruc ..read more

A bloated stomach often feels tight and often painful. Even if the stomach does not look distended and swollen, the feeling of fullness and bloatedness can be still there. There are multiple reasons for stomach to be bloated. It can be due to hormones, stress or other underlying medical conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, gastritis, cancer. For relief of stomach bloatedness in the long term, the root cause of the stomach bloatedness needs to be diagnosed and addressed. However there are also simple food and diet therapies that can bring ease to the stomach bloatedness first. Her ..read more

We are so used to this instant world. In this instant world, we need everything instant. In this instant world, it is supposed to build up to give you everything instantly. You can take something instantly, you can know about something instantly, you can download something instantly. We switch on our phones and social media everyday and we are bombarded with advertisements and “solutions” that claim to be able to get that money, that body, that partner, that relationship instantaneously it is like magic. And the quick fixes are indeed magical. Because just like magic, they are not real ..read more

Book Appointment TCM Nature: Cooling TCM Taste: Sweet, sour TCM Meridian Affinity: Stomach, Urinary bladder, Liver, Spleen, Large Intestine Benefits: ·     Aids digestion and prevents constipation ·      Tonifies Yin ·       Clears heat ·       Circulates Qi ·       Eliminates toxins ·       Lowers hypertension ·       Good source of potassium and fibre ·      ..read more

Nomenclature: English name/meaning: Point of Longevity Chinese name: Zu San Li Chinese pinyin:  足三里   Location: The acupoint is about 2 to 3 inches below the knee on the outer side of the leg. Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits: Harmonizes Spleen and Stomach Tonifies and replenishes middle Qi Unblocks meridian and free collateral vessels Disperses Wind Transforms dampness Reinforces healthy Qi Eliminates pathogenic factors Scientific Benefits: Relieves pain Balances hormones Releases tension Improves blood flow Controls asthma and asthma-related inflam ..read more

Regular sessions of Acupuncture will clear acne scars. Book Appointment Acne scars are caused by inflammatory reactions,  infections,  and  improper  handling  of  acne  lesions.  Such scars have a high incidence and are difficult to treat. This can have a great impact on the physical and mental health of patients. There are many methods currently used to treat acne scars, including medications, photoelectric technology, surgery, filling, chemical peeling. Acupuncture when done regularly can help to clear acne scars by promoting blood flow to the scar ..read more

General Characteristics of GUI water Gui water people are caring people and are sensitive to the feelings of others, have good inter-people skill and eloquent comes with it. Gui water people are intelligent and likes mental stimulation and can be very imaginative. However they may overthink and become emotional and insecure when imbalanced. Gui water people are free form individuals and do not like to be restricted. Because of that they can also be weak planners. Classic Texts about GUI water From the sky you come down to earth, Drop by drop as the rain falls. Nourishment to all the ea ..read more

Book Appointment TCM Nature: Cool TCM Taste: Sweet TCM Meridian Affinity: Stomach, Lung, Liver, Spleen, Large Intestine Benefits: ·      Tonifies Yin ·       Clears heat ·       Eliminates toxins ·       Treats constipation and hemorrhoids ·       Lowers hypertension ·       Soothes stomach ·       Moistens intestines ·       Antioxidants and anti-inf ..read more

Nomenclature: English name/meaning: Celestial Chimney Chinese name: Tian Tu Chinese pinyin:  天突   Location: Centre of the collarbones above the sternum。   Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits: Descends upwards excessive Qi Soothens throat and voice Improves Liver and Gallbladder circulation Opens throat chakra Scientific Benefits: Treats asthma and cough Clears sore throat and dry throat Treats goiter  Aids difficulty in swallowing Reduces hiccups Book Appointment Spirituality Fact: This acupoint overlaps with the Throat Chakra or Vishuddha or 5t ..read more