General Health

Today we are sharing the ancient rules of “sitting the month” with the Chinese medicine explanation, and ideas for incorporating a more modern approach to mothers of today, a much needed postpartum approach to rest, recovery and maternal care. Imagine giving birth to your baby and immediately becoming the center of pampered attention for a […]

As far back as 5,000 years ago, acupressure has been used to help relieve pain in laboring women. Now, more and more people are using it as a valuable tool in their labour toolkit. But when do you use it? And where do you press? And how do you do it? Here is everything you

by Rachel Steward, Acupuncturist Are you undergoing fertility treatment and feeling the stress? You are not alone! After working with women undergoing fertility treatment for over seventeen years I thought I was well aware of how stressful it can be. Every day I talk about, and treat, stress with my patients. However, I recently came

Having a cesarean is not what many chose to have when they are pregnant. Of course there are some who perceive it as a safer option, others are advised later on in their pregnancy that it is their best option, while for some it is an emergency outcome for them. Whatever the reason, it is

by Rachel Steward, Acupuncturist. Grief can arise from a variety of situations – but one aspect of it never seems to change. It is uncompromising. We are the ones who must bend to the experience. Given that difficult reality I think it is really important to try and support ourselves as much as possible as

There are many different scales and degrees of anxiety and many different approaches to treatment. In terms of natural approaches, a treatment schedule of acupuncture, herbs, massage and lifestyle changes can be hugely beneficial in reducing the severity of anxiety symptoms, allowing anxiety to be managed in an effective way without the side effects of

Acupuncture is fast gaining acceptance in mainstream medicine right across the Western world and is already used routinely in several Australian emergency departments. How Does Acupuncture Treat Pain? Researchers have mapped acupuncture’s effect on the brain and have found that it changes specific neural structures, deactivating the areas in the brain associated with the processing

This is a great meat-free, cost effective, easy to prepare vegetarian meal. Why is it healthy? Lentils are a great source of fibre, vitamins, minerals and a vegetarian source of protein. Combined with the assortment of vegetables, spices and stock, this a complete, nourishing meal. Ingredients 1 large onion, finely diced 2 cloves of garlic,

Awareness is increasing that many household goods, from your personal care products and food packaging to your couch cushions, could harbor dangerous chemicals. Less well known is the fact that even seemingly healthy products may turn out to be bad for you. If you have any of these “healthy” or at the very least innocuous-seeming

Getting plenty of sleep but still exhausted? Before you blame your busy lifestyle, learn more about what might be at the root of your unexplained fatigue. Tiredness is often caused by an obvious or relatively minor problem, which is easy to fix, but occasionally it may be the sign of something more serious. Here are

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex disorder with no ‘magic bullet’ treatment solution, but the role natural therapies has in CFS recovery is huge. The exact cause of CFS is unknown, although scientists suspect viruses such as Epstein Barr or mononucleosis as well as environmental factors such as Heavy Metal Toxicity can trigger this syndrome.

What is polycystic ovary syndrome? In a woman with polycystic ovaries, her ovaries develop more follicles than normal every month. At least twice as many follicles mature than normal, most of which enlarge and ripen but do not release an egg. PCOS happens when a woman’s hormonal system gets out of balance, making ovulation rare

Hangovers happen when our already overburdened livers struggle to clear out the excessive amount of toxins and chemicals ingested from too much alcohol. Our blood sugar dips. Our bodies are dehydrated, and overall fatigue takes over. Basically, you are creating a toxic internal environment and your body is letting you know. With the silly season

What Is Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) ? Frequency Specific Microcurrent is an exciting new way of treating nerve and muscle pain and many other conditions using specific frequencies and micro amperage current. There are hundreds of practitioners in the US, Australia, Ireland, and Canada using FSM to create profound changes in patients to reduce pain

The most common pain reliever for back pain, paracetamol, does not work any better than a placebo, according to a new study published in the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet. Guidelines around the world recommend that doctors treat back pain with paracetamol, but the George Institute for Global Health in Sydney conducted a trial after

AUSTRALIAN STUDY SHOWS ACUPUNCTURE USEFUL IN HOSPITAL Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, people knowing about its benefits and uses long before the modern world caught on. Now, researchers at RMIT University, Melbourne, recently published a study into the use of acupuncture to treat pain and nausea in emergency room patients. The study

Whether your child has a tummy ache, a stuffy nose, or a bug bite, doctors say that old-fashioned home remedies are often the best way to help him feel better fast. These time-tested treatments rarely have side effects, cost next to nothing, and use items you probably already have on hand. If, however, your child

Have thyroid issues and struggle with fatigue even on thyroid medication? Here are some of the strategies to help overcome this debilitating symptom. 1. TSH Make sure that your TSH is within the range of a healthy person without thyroid disease, not within the range of an elderly person or someone with subclinical thyroid disease.