Having a cold (influenza) is a frequently encountered disease. Almost everyone in their lives will experience some form of a cold, whether it occurs a few times or hundreds of times. Having a cold can occur in all four seasons, especially during seasonal changes. read more »
Winter is here, and so is the flu. A high incidence of influenza prevails each winter season and is especially common in Perth. This year the prevention of the flu during winter is even more crucial due to the global spread of swine flu. read more »
Computer syndrome is a painful disorder that affects hands, eyes, wrists and so on. What are computer symptoms? Generally speaking, if you feel very tired, your eyes ache, you have pain in the loin area and back while you are operating computer, you are suffering computer symptoms. Also if you experience the following: read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms, or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. read more »
The condition of the bowel movement is a very important diagnostic tool for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The frequency, consistency, shape, colour, odour and sounds can help identify imbalances in the internal organs. It is also a bodily function most people pay little attention to, unless there is a problem like constipation or diarrhoea. A TCM practitioner will always ask you about your bowels as it gives strong indication of how you are functioning internally. read more »