Cervicitis
The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and vagina. Some women develop a condition called...
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Body Organs
Unlike mainstream medicine, in TICM, we do not see our body organs and cells as just pieces of flesh. This is one of the many reasons why...
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Dysphagia
Dysphagia is when it is especially difficult to swallow, requiring more time, energy and effort to get the food or liquid in the mouth...
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Blood
In TICM and beyond, Blood (Xue/Dam) is one of our essential and vital substances. It is said that where there is free flowing Blood and...
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Mulberry (Sang Shen)
Mulberries are the delicious berries of mulberry trees that mainly grow in Asia and North America. The berries come in shades of black,...
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Star Fruit & Insomnia
Everyone seems to be complaining of insomnia. Whilst there is a point behind the ear that I needle or bleed, there are things you can do...
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Vitamin D Controversy
We all know that Vitamin D is a crucial part of our well being. Vitamin D is a unique vitamin that most people don’t get enough of. As we...
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Hair Loss
I have had an increase in patients with hair loss, men and women equally. Everyone wants a quick fix, but quick fixes are not the...
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Heat Shock Proteins
Heat shock proteins (HSP) are found across all living species, from bacteria to humans. They are a family of proteins created by cells...
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Acupressure for babies
Highly recommended and I show my parents where to massage their little ones between clinic visits. Acupressure therapy is an absolutely...
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Damp
Eliminate damp exercises: 4 exercises 1: REN9 is also known as Water Separation in English, which can be used to teach the body how to...
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Liver time 1-3am
My patients know that I am very strict about bedtime routine if not anything else. I want everyone in bed and deep sleep by 11pm right...
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Hypertension
Stomach 9 is known as Man's Prognosis or Person's Welcome in English. It is a point I love to needle and must be done with caution in...
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Lost smell sense
Usually in clinic, those who have lost smell senses, I will needle LI20 as needling is always best. If you are suffering loss of smells,...
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Healthy Heart
So many people are having issues with their Heart and in chest region but medical tests in particular the ECG and 24 hour heart monitor...
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Menopause
If you are feeling hot due to menopause or you are coming up to your period (your body should be heating up as you are coming up to your...
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Weight loss
Note: If you are seeing an acupuncturist and they do auriculotherapy, please ask them to do acupuncture in the ears for weight loss. They...
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Eczema in babies
1 in 2 children are affected by baby eczema or atopic dermatitis in my clinic. This condition is when patches of red, itchy and dry skin...
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Springtime is Liver time
A strong and healthy Liver gives way to healthy digestion, proper detox, strong Blood, hair growth, proper circulation, pain free...
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Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
There is an extremely fine line between CFS and fibro, but there is a difference. Depending on they consultant you get on the day, they...
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Hypertension
There is an extra acupuncture point called Erjian M-HN-10 which translates as Tip of the Ear in English. This is great for those in the...
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Hypertension
Hypertension is related to Kidneys NOTE: MY POST IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU NEED ADVICE, PLEASE SEE YOUR OWN TCM DOCTOR. I...
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Healing with sounds
In TICM, organs are now viewed as just a piece of flesh that can be taken out. They are all one and connected. If one is missing, this...
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Anxiety
Anxiety: support your system Nutrition: pay attention to the food you are consuming. Anxiety is tied to the gut in TICM to the to Stomach...
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