Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common. It can cause severe pain in the arm and hand. In some cases it will require an operation, however this can be treated effectively with acupuncture to avoid an operation. In this article I will share with you why acupuncture can help carpal tunnel syndrome. 1. Symptoms Symptoms that [...]
In my clinic I have come to realise that polycystic ovaries or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is becoming more common. I encourage those with polycystic ovaries not to give up. Most of these cases can be helped with acupuncture and chinese medicine, especially in the early stages of the issue and those of young age. [...]
Some medical research shows that in the time where transport was very poor, the people who lived near the ocean experienced this problem less often than those who lived inland or in mountainous areas. This is because the people who lived near the ocean were eating more seaweed than the people who lived inland. 1. [...]
Chinese medicine considers that the body is connected to each other, externally and internally. This theory is a very important principle used in TCM, based on 5 elements and channel theory. Each single sense which displays a problem will indicate certain internal organ imbalance. TCM uses this principle along with other methods to diagnose and [...]
Chinese medicine considers frequent urination and incontinence a preventable condition. I would like to share a successful case with you. Last year an 80 year old lady come to see me, who suffered from frequent urination for many years, which continued to get worse and had many episodes of leaking. For a few weeks the lady [...]
In this article, I want to share the principle of how foods are suitable for some people and not others due to their own body’s constitution. First of all I would like to discuss one of my clinic cases to help you understand. One day in the summer, a lady came to see me about [...]
It seems to me that the moment I successfully treat a case of female infertility, another few cases arrive at my clinic. In recent times, I feel that more and more people are suffering from pregnancy problems. As a TCM practitioner, my role is not only treating the problem, but teaching people to prevent this [...]
Vertigo is a commonly encountered clinical illness. Vertigo has some of the following symptoms: gradual blurred or spinning vision when sitting upright, or unbalanced when standing. Different clinical origins also exhibit different symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, lethargy, irritation, perspiration, tinnitus and reddened face.
Watermelon is traditionally a seasonal fruit, mostly eaten throughout the warmer summer months. Due to easy transportation & storage, however, watermelon can usually now be found in the shops all year round. Watermelon is a juicy, cooling fruit and is therefore suitable for summer. Chinese diet therapy recommends watermelon to relieve thirst in the summer, [...]
Male, 16 years of age. First clinical consultation From the age of 4 years the growth of his eye lashes ceased. He had approached numerous options and many years of medical treatments to no avail, which brought about inconveniences to his lifestyle.
