As winter draws in with its cold winds, shorter days, and longer nights, our bodies and minds are invited to slow down, reflect, and preserve energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is not just a season—it is an essential phase in the cycle of nature and health. It is the time of the Water
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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: