An Acupuncture Approach to Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition which has puzzled doctors for a long time – it is associated with painful periods, pain during intercourse, spotting before periods and infertility.
Colds, Flus and Hay Fever
Here on the Gold Coast colds, flus and hay fever are common and our acupuncture and chinese medicine clinic can help. So have you thought about boosting your immune system? Have you thought about acupuncture? Acupuncture studies have shown the benefits in managing the symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis with symptoms of runny nose, inflammation, which, did you know the immune system actually triggers in its attempt to fight off the virus/bacteria (2). A systematic review & meta analysis of
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating condition of extreme fatigue that is worsened with mental or physical exertion which has lasted 6 months or longer. Depression, sore throat and muscle pain are also symptoms that may present. A recent study from China has highlighted the efficacy of Acupuncture in assisting patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Acupuncture with moxibustion and acupuncture alone, were used in 2 separate groups, with a third group receiving sham acupuncture. A Chalder Fatigue scale was used
Acupuncture and TCM efficacy with Allergies
Just about any health condition can be a symptom of underlying allergies. It is very common for the allergies to go undiagnosed while the symptoms - headaches, depression, asthma, rashes, indigestion - are treated only with temporary success, possibly complicating the condition. Allergies are overreactions of the immune system to things in the environment, such as dust, pollen, animal dander, and foods. When an allergic person’s immune system is triggered by an allergen, it causes some degree of inflammation. The
Acupuncture for Post-Stroke Recovery
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, which means oxygen cannot be supplied to the brain and cells start to die. Blood supply can be disrupted by a clot or plaque, or the artery can simply break or burst open. Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and kills more women that breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer. More than half of stroke survivors are left with a disability, impeding their ability to carry out
Acupuncture to assist with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
If you experience musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, dietary or sleep disorders, then this is an interesting read. In our Gold Coast Acupuncture clinic, we can offer acupuncture treatments specific to symptoms related to Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Fibromyalgia is commonly characterized by musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep and poor memory or mood issues. Fortunately acupuncture research is becoming more evident, with research suggesting that acupuncture can help neuroendocrine dysfunctions by stimulating endorphins in the mid brain (1). Endorphins have
Acupuncture beneficial in benign prostate hyperplasia
At our Acupuncture clinic on the Gold Coast, we see an array of patients with varying conditions and for men over 50, benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common prostate problem. BPH is an enlarged prostate gland (non-cancerous) that squeezes the urethra as it gets bigger. This can be extremely painful and may also cause excessive urination at night, urge to urinate, sexual dysfunction and a weakened urinary system. This can often lead to infections, bladder stones and/or reduced kidney
