How Can Acupuncture Help to Deal with the Side Effects of Chemotherapy?
Irreversible is not a word you want to hear from your Doctor but it’s a common one if you’ve been diagnosed with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy or CIPN.
Samantha survived cancer only to be living life in constant pain. He felt as though he were walking on pins and needles, becoming weaker and weaker everyday. “I was beginning to be worried that one day I would be wheelchair bound” she explained.
Nearly half of patients who undergo chemotherapy will develop CIPN.
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Acupuncture for Birth Preparation
DID YOU KNOW??
A 2019 UK study showed women who regularly had Acupuncture in their third trimester had less surgical births, less epidurals and fewer inductions??
Read on for some of the many benefits related to Birth Preparation Acupuncture!
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How to Be More Resilient to Stress
Global pandemics & lockdowns are quite a lot to deal with, let alone any other stressors in your world!
Does your body start to fall apart after times of high stress - you don’t sleep well, you get sick, have later or more painful periods, headaches, digestive problems? What can you do to prevent your body falling apart?
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An Oriental Perspective on Winter Wellness
In Chinese Medicine theory, there are five natural elements that exist within us, as they do in nature. Each season belongs to a particular element and has unique correspondences. When we study nature’s patterns and cycles, we can learn how to support our own health and stay well year-round.
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How a Gratitude Practice Can Alleviate Anxiety
Gratitude is the ability to pay attention to what you have and not to worry about what you don’t have. Too many people live by the if and then model – if I buy this then I will feel happy, if I lose weight, then I’ll be happy. We live by the negativity bias – in Australia we are 7 times more likely to notice a negative than a positive. When you take time to appreciate the simple things in each day, you’re also able to be happier with the simple things each day. Studies show that when we take time to look for and cogitate on the good things that happen every day, after one month our brains start scanning the world for positives rather than negatives. This is turn develops into more positive emotions, improvements in health, a better ability to deal with adversity and stronger relationships.
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Can Chinese Medicine Help Asthma?
In Australia, it is now the most widespread chronic health problem, affecting over 2 million Australians and is most prevalent in 14-24 year olds. Did you know that acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has a long history of helping people to deal with the symptoms of asthma in a safe and effective way. Here is a case study of one patient who had an amazing outcome.
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