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Treating Tension Headaches Naturally

By on November 30, 2016   /   Pain   /   2 Comments
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Treating Tension Headaches Naturally

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have had a long history treating tension headaches. Today, tension headaches are one of the most prevalent medical complaints in Australia. What Is a Tension Headache? Firstly, tension headache is characterized by frequent or continuous mild pain on both sides of the head, with a vise-like grip in the back of head or forehead. This can spread over the entire head and get worse toward the end of the day. It’s common for people to experience tension headache less than 15 days per month. When symptoms appear more than 15 days per month, they’re considered chronic.

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Treating Menopause With Chinese Medicine

By on November 14, 2016   /   Women's Health   /   2 Comments
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Treating Menopause With Chinese Medicine

Menopause is a time in woman’s life that can become highly stressful. Hot flashes, night sweats emotional changes and more cause physical and emotional discomfort. What is Menopause? Firstly, menopause is a time of physical and emotional change that results from a natural decline in ovarian function. Secondly, this is different from premature menopause where ovarian decline is brought on before age 40. Smoking, living in high altitude and a lack of dietary nourishment may cause this. Finally, this is different again from artificial menopause. Medical interventions such as chemotherapy and procedures that impair ovarian blood supply are causes.  What

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Chinese Medicine For Cold & Flu

By on November 7, 2016   /   Respiratory/Immune System   /   3 Comments
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Chinese Medicine For Cold & Flu

Last week I was walking my dog at my local park when I overheard a group of women talking about viral infections. The women were convinced that there was nothing they could do to help treat their cold/flu. You may have this belief too, however there are many ways you can support recovery from viruses. What Is a Cold/Flu? Almost half of all common colds are caused by one of the 100 plus serotypes of rhino-viruses common in autumn and spring. Viral infections can spread by contact with someone with the virus. It can also spread by airborne particles containing

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Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

By on October 30, 2016   /   Gastrointestinal   /   5 Comments
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Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Millions of Australian’s experience Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) each year. You might be here because you’re struggling with IBS or you know somebody who is. Perhaps you have tried many strategies to discover nothing have helped you yet. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome is abdominal pain or discomfort for at least three days per month within the past three months. Plus two or more of the following: Relief by defecation Change in frequency of stool Change in consistency of stool Other diseases are ruled out via a physical exam and tests before IBS is diagnosed. Western Medical

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Treating Hay Fever With Chinese Medicine

By on October 9, 2016   /   Respiratory/Immune System   /   5 Comments
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Treating Hay Fever With Chinese Medicine

One morning when I was a young boy, I was woken by the sound of my father’s voice cursing over the sound of his lawn mower. I jumped out of bed to see what all the commotion was about and as I looked through my bedroom window, his eyes were half closed and he was agitated! My father is a hay fever sufferer along with over 4 million Australian’s and perhaps you are too! What is Hay Fever? Most people describe the irritating itchiness and sneezing as hay fever, however doctors call it allergic rhinitis. Hay-fever symptoms are caused from a

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