Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) Are we choosing short-term gain for long-term pain? What does the evidence say and how does acupuncture support pain relief? NSAIDs are cheep (yay) and accessible (yes)… But do we understand what we’re choosing? Our bodies most powerful signal to prompt us to protect injured tissue is PAIN! It is inconvenient for …
A ‘super’ El Nino is official. Unpredictable intense winds, dryness and rain will be felt across NZ for the next 9-12 months. Even a body in good health struggles in the battle to stay well in extreme weather, Chinese medicine has ancient wisdom for self care to protect against these environmental extremes. Protect against wind! …
Endometriosis is a multifaceted and complex condition. Often there is a need for more support as many women find themselves looking for ways to better manage the pain and associated symptoms. As the number of good quality studies increase the understanding of how acupuncture helps endometriosis and period pain is improving. Acupuncture is now recognised …
Depression and anxiety are frightening and isolating places to find ourselves in and with the turbulent global issues that we are currently traversing, people are feeling a lack of optimism and positive feelings for the future. Since the 1960s depression has been attributed to the neurotransmitter imbalance theory, a lack of serotonin in the brain, …
In this article we look at what the spleen is in Chinese medicine and 5 great ways to promote the health of your digestion according to Chinse medical wisdom. The Food choices The way we eat The way we cook Other lifestyle choices Noticing our habits What is the Spleen in Chinese medicine? In Chinese …
Exercise is well evidenced for its benefit to many different women’s health conditions and for promoting fertility, but are you choosing the correct type and timing? Understanding the different types of exercise that suit different women and when to use them comes from Chinese medicine understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all for anything in health …
The low legs and ankles are abundant with powerful acupuncture points thought to regulate cycles, stop period pain, promote or reduce menstrual flow, and enhance fertility. It is long held tradition to warm the feet by herbal foot soaking to stimulate the functions of these points, encourage blood flow in the pelvic area and warm …
For thousands of years women have been using a variety of self-care secrets to manage or treat pain and other issues associated with menstruation, naturally regulate their cycle, promote pregnancy, and later heal from childbirth. We recognise their potential value because of their time-tested reputation prevailing over centuries. We recognise also that some methods have …
For thousands of years women have been using a variety of self-care secrets to manage menstrual pain, naturally regulate their cycle, promote pregnancy and later heal from childbirth. Belly massage is an ancient healing method known now for its use to regulate bowel movements, but in areas of women’s health abdominal massage is also becoming …
For thousands of years women have been using a variety of self-care secrets to manage pain and other issues associated with menstruation, regulate their cycle and promote pregnancy and later heal from childbirth. We recognise their value in natural health because of their time-tested and health-promoting reputation. We recognise also that some methods have not …
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