Stephen Janz discusses how public health initiatives and Chinese herbal medicine can work hand in hand to prevent and treat influenza. The 2019 flu season has really started to hit. […]
Some neck pain has a simple underlying cause that fully resolves either on its own or with treatment. Other cases can be more complex and perhaps related to an underlying […]
For years clients have heard me talk of the example of Qing Hao (Artimeisia annua; Wormwood), a Chinese herbal medicine which has had its ancient indications adapted to treat Malaria […]
Spring is the season of growth and renewal with some great weather for enjoying the outdoors before the heat of summer hits. However hayfever sufferers don’t look forward to spring […]
Difficulty getting to sleep, waking during the night or waking too early are the tell-tale signs of insomnia. While everyone can experience brief periods of disturbed sleep, on-going insomnia is […]
Acupuncture is a holistic system of treatment which encourages repair and healing in the body by stimulating specific points on the body called acupuncture points. Acupuncture points can be stimulated […]
Chinese medicine is a holistic form of medicine originating approximately 3000 years ago in China. Chinese medicine is used to prevent and treat illness, as well as to maintain health […]
Winter brings with it the challenge of first avoiding sickness and then if you do catch a bug, recovering as soon as possible. There is much that can be done […]
In clinic we routinely use acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese herbal medicine to support people undergoing Chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment. Research continues to demonstrate the merit of this supportive care. A […]
Allergies can be very troubling and we offer a range of options in the clinic to assist with allergies from acupuncture and Chinese herbs to specialized naturopathic immune techniques. There […]
Deciding to start a family and finding that it isn’t as easy as expected can come as a big shock. Approximately 10-15% of couples are impacted by infertility, and of […]
Menopause may be a natural process, but that doesn’t mean that some of the uncomfortable symptoms often associated with menopause need to be tolerated. Common menopausal symptoms that bring women […]