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,...
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...
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...
by AAC | Aug 9, 2023 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine Research, General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Moxibustion, Sport and Endurance
Mobility issues, hip and lower back pain As people age, mobility issues, hip pain and lower back pain become more common. For Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, this is an all too common reality. Conditions like osteoarthritis and previous injuries could contribute...
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...
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...
