Blood Deficiency – Anemia

Blood deficiency or the condition, Anemia, has long been treated within Traditional Chinese Medicine. In our current society it is often that young women within a reproductive age (15-49) are likely to experience blood deficiency. In Western Medicine, Anemia is often treated as an iron deficiency or a Vitamin B12 deficiency, not necessarily a blood deficiency. In Traditional Chinese Medicine we look at blood deficiency (Xue Xu) a little differently. In Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine the focus is more on the

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Migraines

Migraines are when the brain overreacts to sensory inputs, which triggers a surge of chemicals to be sent to the brain causing the migraine attack. Migraine attacks are usually best described as severe throbbing or pulsating pain on one side of the head. Depending on the severity, individuals may experience nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound and can often last for hours or even days at a time. Unfortunately there is no current cure for migraines. Doctors often suggest

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Osteoarthritis and Acupuncture

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that we see here at our Gold Coast acupuncture clinic. It occurs overtime as the cartilage that cushions your bones wears down. It mostly affects joints in the hands, knees, hips and spine. Common symptoms of osteoarthritis can often develop slowly and over time. These include: Pain Stiffness Tenderness Loss of flexibility Grating sensation Bone spurs; and Swelling While there is nothing that can be done to reverse osteoarthritis, there are preventative

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Acupuncture during Winter

Acupuncture during winter is one of the best ways you can boost your immune system during the colder months here on the Gold Coast. At Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast, our qualified acupuncturists practice a style of traditional medicine based on more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice, we strive to provide quality treatments to support all areas of health. Winter represents the most Yin aspect in Chinese Medicine. Yin is dark, cold, slow, inward energy. The time to gather strength, repair and

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:38:51+10:00

Acupuncture for Back Pain

One of the biggest reasons patients seek out Acupuncture on the Gold Coast is to assist them with pain and injury. In our Gold Coast clinic we treat many individuals who suffer daily from pain.Sadly, back pain is one of the most common pain points that people experience in their lifetime. New research published by the Healthcare Medical Institute has proven that acupuncture is an effective medical intervention for patients suffering from lower back pain. This meta-analysis looked at numerous

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Alleviating Pain Through Acupuncture

The role of Acupuncture at our Gold Coast clinic can be a pivotal step towards reducing your pain and therefore improving your quality of life. Whether it be mild, moderate or severe, it can all affect your daily life, work and even social life. Living with pain can feel incredibly overwhelming and be debilitating. This is where our Gold Coast acupuncture clinic can assist you in returning back to living a full life - pain-free. But have you ever wondered

David Haynes2024-02-05T19:38:15+10:00

Acupuncture FAQ’s

At Haynes Acupuncture on the Gold Coast, we strive to provide quality treatments at our Gold Coast Clinic using the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine, we use a style of traditional medicine based on more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice. What conditions may be treated with acupuncture? Acupuncture may assist in treating a wide number of physical, neurological, mental and emotional ailments. We commonly see people experiencing the following conditions, but there are also many more! Chronic pain Acute

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Autumn Seasonal Change

As the seasons changes on the Gold Coast, our bodies, especially our immune system, often struggle to adapt. In our Gold Coast Acupuncture Clinic we often see an increase in colds and flus as well as conditions that are aggravated by the cold, such as respiratory conditions and arthritis. Autumn traditionally is the season of harvest. Our bodies begin to harvest and gather energy for the colder months and begin to move it down. Yang (masculine), which is dominant in summer,

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