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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...

How To Chart Your BBT

by AAC | Aug 29, 2022 | General Wellbeing, Pregnancy

Learning how to chart your BBT is important. Whether you are curious to know what is happening in your cycle, are on a fertility journey and/or your practitioner has insisted you do this for better treatment outcomes, tracking your temperature is an amazing clinical...

Congee – What is it and how can it help you?

by AAC | Aug 5, 2022 | General Wellbeing

Congee A winter staple to ward off cold and flu! Congee is a rice porridge used for centuries to promote good health and digestion. Traditionally prepared with short grain rice, Congee is the ultimate comfort food and provides the perfect environment to ensure the...

AAC Influenza & COVID 19 remote management process

by AAC | Mar 19, 2020 | Acupuncture, General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine

The AAC Influenza & Covid 19 Remote Management Process of patients is necessary when people are unable to attend the clinic for face-to-face consultations due to complications pertaining to their condition. At AAC we are committed to providing quality access to...