Acupuncture

EAR ACUPUNCTURE AND THE MODERN SCIENCE OF TCM

In recent years, acupuncture has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for a number of health issues including nausea, vomiting, bodily pain, and many others. It may also be effective in treating a number of other problems. This ancient system of health is based on the body’s natural energy flow known as chi or qi, Read More

Chinese Medicine: The Common Misconceptions

Complementary medicines such as Chinese Medicine have been growing in popularity in recent years, but a few misconceptions remain. At the Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we have over 35 years of experience in providing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) education and continue to contribute significantly to the development of traditional Chinese medicine education in Read More

Acupuncture: What You Need to Know

  Acupuncture is one of the various treatments that fall under the umbrella of Traditional Chinese Medicine. By inserting needles into specific points along the body, acupuncture practitioners believe that the body’s energy flow will re-balance. This concept has existed since ancient times. Today, many Western acupuncture practitioners view acupuncture points as places to stimulate Read More

MINDFULNESS WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS AND ENHANCE HEALTH & WELLBEING

THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS The chances are good that you’ve at least heard about mindfulness—and perhaps are also aware of its benefits. Some of the most inspiring of these proven  benefits of mindfulness include: reduction of stress enhanced ability to deal with illness facilitation of recovery from illness decreased depressive symptoms improved overall health But Read More

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR BODY FOR SPRINGTIME WITH TCM THERAPIES

Spring is so close, and that means bright, sunny days, more time outside, flowers, and gentle rains. In Traditional Chinese Medicine circles, each season requires us to take personal measures to ensure we remain healthy, centred, and balanced. The Five Elements The traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy on spring includes living in harmony with the universe Read More

HOW ACUPUNCTURE RELIEVES MIGRAINE PAIN

A migraine is usually defined as a recurrent throbbing headache that often affects only one side of the head and possibly accompanied by nausea and blurry vision. According to HeadacheAustralia.org, 23% of households contain at least one migraine sufferer.  A migraine is an interaction between the brain and the blood vessels that feed the brain Read More

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