Modern life can take its toll on all of us, with challenges like poor sleep, demanding lifestyles, hormonal changes, and the constant pursuit of self-improvement. Acupuncture, an ancient practice used for thousands of years, can be surprisingly effective in today’s fast-paced world to enhance health and well being. While most people associate acupuncture with pain […]
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Conquering Chronic Insomnia: The Holistic Power of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Everyone loves a good night’s sleep and waking up feeling refreshed. However, when someone wakes up without feeling fully rested, it can feel as if a crime has been committed against their well-being. Chronic insomnia is a formidable enemy of optimal health, as insufficient sleep compromises immunity, impairs cognitive function, increases stress levels, reduces productivity, […]
Acupuncture: A Natural Approach to Better Sleep
In our fast-paced world, achieving restful sleep can often be a challenge, leaving us waking up not recharged. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, chronic pain, or irregular sleep patterns, many people struggle to get the quality rest they need.While various remedies exist, acupuncture stands out as a natural and effective method to enhance sleep quality without […]
Headaches, migraines & Acupuncture
DID YOU KNOW? Regardless of the type of headache or migraine experienced, they all have a neuromuscular trigger as a common component. Acupuncture treatment deactivates reactive trigger points and muscle tension whilst regulating the nervous system by interrupting the trigger and cascade of symptoms that follows in the initial phase. Follow-up sessions with extended intervals […]
Oncology Acupuncture with Josephine Zhuo
In 2020, an estimated 149,000 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2020). The most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia are prostate, breast, colorectal, melanoma, and lung cancer. In Australia, it is estimated that around 17% to 87% of cancer patients have used one form of complementary therapy […]
Back pain after birth / post-partum
Being a chiropractor and being married to a chiropractor has given me the luxury of being regularly adjusted since my mid-twenties, and no times were more important than during pregnancy and postpartum. Interestingly all my pregnancies were very different and my health and chiropractic needs were also different. With my first pregnancy, I ran until […]
Can I improve my sports performance and recovery?
Do you love the sensation of your sweat cascading down your spine, while pushing the limits of your body to reach new heights? You may be the next ninja warrior sculpting your abs for tv, a power lifter hitting the iron after work, or even a runner who just bought a new Nike for weight […]
Acupuncture for your pregnancy journey
Complementary and alternative therapies became popular for the pregnancy journey because they include natural ingredients but are less invasive. Traditional Chinese herbal medicine combined with acupuncture treatment can be a pampering experience for women who are planning to have a baby and also for health restoration after having a baby. A healthy pregnancy journey can […]
Acupuncture and conception– natural and assisted (IVF)
If you are having difficulty conceiving, Traditional Chinese Medicine – acupuncture and Chinese Herbs – may be the answer. Acupuncture can regulate the menstrual cycle, and helps to lessen the effects of stress on the body, which can otherwise cause problems with ovulation and thus be detrimental to conception. Ideally treatments are carried out for […]
Acupuncture for Pregnancy and Birth – and Beyond – with Clare Donnelley
I have been helping women during pregnancy through acupuncture, acupressure and Chinese herbs for over 20 years. Even though we know pregnancy is a natural state of being, not an illness, we do know that many pregnant women experience some physical discomfort and emotional changes during this time. Because Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based […]
How does Acupuncture Work (Part 2)
Following up on my previous blog on the local mechanisms of acupuncture, here we will discuss how acupuncture affects the bio-chemistry in the brain. What does this mean? Think of the acupuncture needle as the nail in Frankinstein’s head (but less painful or scary). Let out the happiness For most of us, what do we […]
How does Acupuncture work?
What is the first thing you think of when someone says they had acupuncture? Its probably either 1. It sounds like chocolate? Or 2. Needles! Scary! Acupuncture is a relatively new modality in Australia and unfortunately not many people are familiar with the concept. Etymology (what the word means) To start with, what does the […]
Acupuncture for the relief of pain, inflammation, and anxiety
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treats the mind and body as a whole system – not separate parts. Conventional Medicine has come to accept that the mind affects the body. Stress is a perfect example of the interrelated connection between the body and mind – any perceived threat triggers a fight or flight response in your […]
Pregnancy support with Chinese Medicine
The strength of Chinese medicine is in preventative health and the most ideal scenario leading up to pregnancy is to bring the health of both the mother and father up to a good level before starting a family. But every couple that is starting a family has very different circumstances and situations surrounding this process. […]
An Acupuncturist’s Take on Acupuncture and Immunity
This paragraph from this article* by Liang et al. summarises my understanding of acupuncture and it’s possible effect on immunity. “The characteristic that acupuncture enhances resistance is closely related with the immune system, which functions in defense, homeostasis, and surveillance. More and more research has revealed that acupuncture can regulate immunity, for example, to enhance […]
Acupuncture and Inflammation
Inflammation is commonly a response to some form of injury or trauma. The idea behind inflammation is to flood the injury site with white blood cells, natural killer cells, etc to help clear the site from foreign debris or pathogens, in order to promote healing. But with all these extra cells in a location where […]
How Acupuncture may help Posture, Pain and Movement
How acupuncture may help with posture, pain and movement? Muscles should be limber or flaccid when not active and should only tense up when activated. If this doesn’t happen then you can consider it as some form of muscular dysfunction. When different areas start to tighten up it can cause dysfunctional movement of the areas […]
Cosmetic Acupuncture with Isabella on Studio 10
Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner – Isabella Buirski recently featured on Channel Ten’s morning show; Studio 10. Isabella explained the new trend in anti-ageing skin care as well as performing a demonstration on Denise Drysdale. Isabella explains more on the topic below; What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? Facial acupuncture, a treatment that’s been used for thousands […]
