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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
