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Acupuncture and its Role in Helping to Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

December 3, 2019
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| Acupuncture, Pain Management, Stress & Depression
Acupuncture for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Over 200,000 Australians suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and its debilitating effects can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. CFS is a complex medical condition that presents with symptoms such as extreme fatigue, sleep problems, and pain. A person with CFS often feel tired and drained even with sufficient sleep. The fatigue is not relieved by extended rest and can be exacerbated even with low levels of physical or mental activity. CFS can hinder one's usual daily activities,...

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How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Can Help with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

October 8, 2019
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| Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Digestive Disorders
Acupuncture for IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects a person’s large intestine. The condition is characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, and alternating constipation and diarrhea. Around 15% of Australians are diagnosed with IBS each year and occurs mostly in early adulthood. Women are more susceptible to having IBS than men and tend to experience more severe symptoms. IBS does not lead to permanent damage to the digestive tract and does not increase the risk of developing more serious...

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How Acupuncture Can Help With Eczema Symptoms?

August 1, 2019
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| Acne and Skin Issues, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture for Eczema

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a medical condition characterised by having patches of inflamed skin that are often dry and itchy. It’s a condition that affects people of all ages, but infants are commonly diagnosed with this disease. In Australia, eczema affects around 10-15% of the general population and 38.5% of those are infants. Most children with eczema recover from the disease once their skin starts to mature, but some kids continue to have eczema well beyond adulthood. Eczema can be...

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How Acupuncture Helps with Irregular Menstruation

June 4, 2019
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| Acupuncture, Women’s Health

At some stage in their lives, most women will experience an abnormal menstrual cycle. This includes irregular periods or missed periods. For the average woman, it might not raise any red flags if it happens once or twice. But if an abnormal menstrual cycle occurs on a regular basis, it should be a cause for concern. Irregular menstruation can affect a woman’s daily life and make it difficult to conceive. The treatment options for irregular menstruation varies depending on the...

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How Acupuncture can Help Relieve Hay Fever Symptoms

April 9, 2019
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| Acupuncture, Sinusitis and Rhinitis
Acupuncture For Hay Fever

According to statistics, about 1 in 5 Australians are diagnosed with hay fever annually, making it one of the most common illnesses found in the country. In some parts of Western Australia, hay fever begins around late July or early August due to grass pollen season. Meanwhile, in Southeastern Australia, pollen season peaks during late spring and early summer which is right around October to November. Most patients mistake hay fever for a common cold or flu because of how...

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Acupuncture for Sinusitis Relief

February 18, 2019
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| Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Sinusitis and Rhinitis
Acupuncture for Sinusitis

Sinusitis is a medical condition where the tissue linings of the sinuses become inflamed. It can be short term, caused by a viral or bacterial infection, or a symptom of a chronic disease that’s triggered by allergies or other factors. Sinusitis is one of the most common medical conditions in Australia. Around 2011 and 2012, 1.9 million Australians have been diagnosed with sinusitis and it can significantly impact one’s quality of life. There are a number of ways to treat...

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Bursting the Myths Surrounding Acupuncture

August 31, 2018
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| Acupuncture
acupuncture needles in back

The practice of using acupuncture to treat ailments, alleviate pain and other symptoms of ill health, and restore general well-being has been around for thousands of years. Acupuncture treatment began and was first used in ancient China. The practice was not meant to be kept inside the walls of China for long, and it soon spread to other domains in East Asia including Japan, the Korean peninsula, and Mongolia. It later spread to Southeast Asia, but the practice was not...

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Treating Sports Hernias with Chinese Medicine

June 9, 2018
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| Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping
Acupuncture for Sports Hernias

With Australian sport more competitive than ever, traditional Chinese Medicine plays an important role in treating athletes. To be successful in any sport there's a battle to stay fit and work hard, while also preventing over-exertion and injury. It's a difficult balance and many athletes find themselves dealing with painful injuries like a sports hernia during their career. For some, this could just be short-term pain and discomfort. But for others, it could prevent or even stop, a career in...

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Acupuncture for Tinnitus

March 10, 2018
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| Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture for Tinnitus

Have you ever tried acupuncture for tinnitus? What is tinnitus and what are the causes of tinnitus? Have you ever suffered from a peculiar ringing in the ears? If so, you may be experiencing a condition called tinnitus. Tinnitus is constant, abnormal ear noise when there is no corresponding external sound present. Most sufferers of tinnitus describe the noise as a ringing sound. But this can vary from person to person. Tinnitus is more common than you think. Statistics shows...

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Top 5 Considerations in Finding a Trusted Acupuncturist

March 10, 2018
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| Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine - General
Finding Trusted Acupuncturists Blog

You have probably heard about acupuncture, one of the popular forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dating back to ancient times. Though acupuncture is making its way steadily into mainstream global medicine, your doctor may not yet have recommended one for you, or have resources to a reliable TCM practitioner. This means you would have to choose an acupuncturist yourself. In many ways, choosing an acupuncturist is similar to choosing any health care provider: location, cost, specialty and personal style...

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