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Our blog is full of articles covering a wide range of topics related to our treatment options. Explore recent posts or select a category of interest.

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Bursitis: Why It Hurts, Why It Lingers, and How Acupuncture Can Help

by AAC | Apr 23, 2026 | Acupuncture, General Wellbeing, Pain Conditions

Bursitis: Why It Hurts, Why It Lingers, and How Acupuncture Can Help. You woke up and your knee is throbbing. Or maybe it's been grumbling for weeks. Sore to touch, worse at night, and just not getting better no matter what you try. If this sounds familiar, then you...

Low Immunity

by AAC | Feb 28, 2024 | General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine

What is the link between gut health and low immunity? If you’re suffering from frequent colds, flu’s, sinusitis or any recurring infection then it's time to address the underlying cause: your gut health. The immune system or wei qi that comprises your body’s defense...

Yoga & Body Scanning

by AAC | Feb 28, 2024 | General Wellbeing

Body Scanning for health and well-being Body scanning is a mindfulness practice where you systematically focus your attention on different parts of your body. This practice offers a range of benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Here are some of the key...

Burnout

by AAC | Nov 10, 2023 | General Wellbeing

Low energy? Motivation non-existent? Immune system shot to pieces? Nerve system on an endless cycle of fight or flight? You might be burnt out! Burnout is not a new condition, but it is fast becoming a modern day epidemic. Long covid, adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue,...

You Are What You Eat

by AAC | Nov 10, 2023 | General Wellbeing

“You are what you eat.” At least that’s what most of us have heard, or been told at some point in our lives. In truth though, as my old mentor Graham Jellett used to tell me “You are what your digestive system can absorb and process.” In the modern day health sphere,...

Nadi Shodhana – Nostril Breathing

by AAC | Nov 9, 2023 | General Wellbeing

Breathing your way through life with Nadi Shodhana Nadi Shodhana, also known as alternate nostril breathing, is a breathing technique that involves inhaling and exhaling through alternate nostrils. According to yogic tradition, practising Nadi Shodhana before bed can...

GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

by AAC | Nov 9, 2023 | General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine

GERD: A TCM DR's passion Just like in any medicine, TCM Drs have their special areas of interest. At AAC, our acupuncture herbal gun practitioner, Peter, loves good tummy upset, especially a solid case of GERD. Read on for some TCM centred advice on managing GERD....

IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

by AAC | Oct 10, 2023 | Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine

Do you suffer from cramping, and pain in the abdomen? Are your symptoms relieved by having a bowel movement? Do you experience a swollen or bloated abdomen, and an irregular pattern in your bowel movements, alternating between constipation and diarrhea /frequent loose...

Menstrual Bloating

by AAC | Oct 10, 2023 | Acupuncture, General Wellbeing

What is menstrual bloating? Menstrual bloating is a common symptom that occurs in the week or days before, or at the start of a period bleed. Most often the bloating is a heavy, swollen sensation in the lower abdomen below the navel, although it can also affect the...

Exploring the Wisdom of Chinese Herbal Teas

by AAC | Oct 10, 2023 | Herbal Medicine

Herbal teas have been the focus of Chinese medicine for centuries with emphasis on the importance of holistic wellness, focusing on the balance between mind, body, and spirit. One of the key elements in this ancient healing system is the use of herbal teas, each...