Acupuncture & Chinese medicine

Arthritis is a complex condition affecting numerous Australians, mainly in its two most common forms, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Its many forms have differing causes, risk factors and effects on the body, but they share one common symptom—persistent joint pain. The condition begins with mild symptoms, which can over time develop into more serious difficulties. Chronic […]

Feeling sluggish? Tired? So are many Victorians. In fact, “lack of energy” is a common complaint heard in doctors’ offices around Australia. But you can put down the espresso and Red Bull, because there are natural methods to restore your depleted energy reserves! Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is focused on the maintenance of Qi—the body’s vital […]

Chilly nights, wet days, snuffly noses and aching heads. It’s cold and flu season again! As the weather cools and rainy footpaths saturate the bottoms of our shoes, sick days start racking up and so do the chemist bills. No-one’s got time for a cold, and dealing with the flu is just miserable. But year on […]

For many of us the late summer Easter holiday is an irresistible temptation to veg out and over indulge in long lazy lunches, family feasts…..and the decadent delights of the choc-a-thon. Celebrating life and sharing with others is what Easter is all about, and the giving and receiving of Easter eggs and treats this year amounted […]

Menopause is anything but musical when your cheeks are redder than a Bali sunset, your make-up is dripping off your chin and your hair looks like you’ve been caught in a downpour.  And what’s romantic about the cooling caress of the bedroom air-conditioner when your partner has other activities in mind? Menopause isn’t just a minor […]

On Chinese New Year; the year of the black water snake. Festivities are enjoyed for fifteen days, where families decorate their houses with red coloured paper and banners with messages of happiness, wealth and longevity. The Chinese believe that how you start a new year will set a precedent for the rest of the year. It’s […]

The silly season is over, you’re popping antacids like candy and impressive muffin tops bloom over the fab new bikini or Speedos you shouted yourself for the holidays. Time to counter-attack with some serious resolutions! You can, and should, invoke the usual suspects: diet, exercise, and a cut-back on alcohol. But the most effective rejuvenation begins […]

With Christmas and New Year’s just around the corner, ‘tis the season for parties, overeating and drinking. This time of year is notorious for overindulgence, and all the food and merriment can be a bit of a strain on the digestive system. Eating a large meal, or one that is high in fats—which is often the […]

Creating a family is something most people look forward to; our purpose and even our right as humans. But fertility problems are becoming increasingly common, and more couples are seeking alternative treatments to help them conceive when traditional methods aren’t working. Many consider acupuncture to be the most effective natural treatment to boost fertility, and research […]