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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...

Mobility issues, hip pain and lower back pain

by AAC | Aug 9, 2023 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine Research, General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Moxibustion, Sport and Endurance

As we age it is only expected that we experience more mobility challenges. From hips to lower back pain we know these helpful tips from our resident Chinese medicine specialist and yin yogi will have you back feeling amazing in no time

Reasons why you might not be sleeping well

by AAC | Aug 8, 2023 | General Wellbeing

Do you sleep well? It might surprise you to know just how many people don't sleep well. In Chinese Medicine, asking questions about people's sleep gives us lots of information about their health. "Not sleeping well" can mean very different things to different people....

Building new habits and keeping them

by AAC | Jul 3, 2023 | General Wellbeing

Building new habits and keeping them Change is never easy. Falling into patterns that are familiar and comfortable, on the other hand, is very easy! It can be very overwhelming to try and form new habits when it comes to our health. Sometimes when we start examining...

Chinese Medicine Formula’s To Assist Over the Christmas Period

by AAC | Dec 3, 2022 | Herbal Medicine

We are here to help you through Christmas and New Year! The Silly Season is truly upon us… and I don’t know about you, but for me, around this time of year, my stress levels escalate and my digestion plummets while my weight fluctuates! This year, I plan to change...

The Importance of Vitamin D & Sunlight

by AAC | Nov 3, 2022 | General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine

The Importance of Sunlight & Vitamin D There are crucial reasons why you need sunlight for your physical, mental and emotional well-being. In fact, without sunlight, there would be no life on earth. And yet despite this truth, recent generations have been taught...

The Sugar Blog

by AAC | Oct 3, 2022 | General Wellbeing

Do you have a sweet tooth? The Sugar Blog can help you create a comfortable space to learn about what to do with all the processed foods that can infiltrate our lives, one of the most addictive is refined sugar. A sweet tooth can lead to harmful sugar addictions which...

My Favourite Acupuncture Myths

by AAC | Sep 19, 2022 | General Wellbeing

Have you ever tried acupuncture before? Maybe you have tried dry needling, but that is not quite the same! Over the years, I've come across lots of misunderstandings (and myths) about acupuncture, what it does, and how quickly it works! Here's some of my favourite...

Cupping – What is it and how does it help?

by AAC | Sep 7, 2022 | Acupuncture, General Wellbeing

Cupping - What is it and how does it help? You have probably seen somebody who has had cupping on their body, and everyone always asks, what is it and how does it help? Those strange round red or purple marks that look like they had a curious interaction with a...