Springtime is back, finally. Unfortunately Spring brings for many an unwelcomed companion: ’Seasonal allergic rhinitis’, commonly known as ‘Hayfever’. Hayfever, triggered by pollen and grass, is due to an antigen-antibody reaction in the nasal mucosa. In Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),…
Time of renewal, growth, nature sprouting and blooming, the direction is outwards and upwards and the notion is “Spring cleanse”. The ancient Chinese believed that the seasons have a profound cyclical effect on human growth and wellbeing. Our bodies make…
Thriving (not just surviving) in our menstruating years. Roughly half the female population is of reproductive age and, on average, will bleed once a month. We all know this is a normal and natural process and thank-fully it is beginning…
The starting point of looking after our health and curing disease is to know, what harms us, so that we can adjust some of our behaviour to pursue better health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine there are 3 possible causes of…
Time of renewal, growth, nature sprouting and blooming, the direction is outwards and upwards and the notion is “Spring cleanse”. The ancient Chinese believed that the seasons have a profound cyclical effect on human growth and wellbeing. Our bodies make…
Spring has sprung! Sunny days, picnics, cherry blossoms and an abundance of fun outdoor activities! But sadly, for sufferers of hayfever, this is hardly the case. Rather it is a season filled with sneezing, runny noses, itchy eyes, foggy headedness…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a frequently diagnosed endocrine condition in women, affecting approximately 400,000 Australian women. Most women with PCOS need prolonged treatment. Present pharmaceuticals can be effective in treating signs and symptoms, but have adverse affects. Because of…
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which includes acupuncture, Chinese medicine and dietary therapy, accommodates women in all phases of life and offers a natural alternative or complementary treatment to conventional Western medicine for a vast array of conditions. In terms of…