HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Here's a view of Acupuncture from a different angle! http://www.albertwstern.com/blog/2015/12/20/five-ways-star-wars-teaches-us-acupuncture-theory

PREGNANCY doesn't cure Endometriosis (see below; the work of Mike Amour Post-doctoral research fellow in women's health, NICM, Western Sydney University). What you may not know is that TCM ACUPUNCTURE treatment can in some cases help relieve pain associated with Endometriosis throughout the menstrual cycle. http://theconversation.com/pregnancy-doesnt-cure-endometriosis-so-where-does-this-advice-come-from-88951

ACUPUNCTURE HELPS RELIEVE PERIOD PAIN Researchers from Western Sydney University and the University of Auckland publish promising research relating to the treatment of Period Pain with acupuncture - they found significant reductions in "peak pain" during the first three days of their period and in "average pain" experienced over their entire period, with the effects sustained for 12 months. https://nz.news.yahoo.com/acupuncture-punctures-period-pain-study-214932539--spt.html

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT SIDE EFFECTS HELPED BY ACUPUNCTURE Every year, tens of thousands of breast cancer survivors are prescribed aromatase inhibitors—medications recommended for up to ten years to protect against a recurrence of the disease. But these drugs can cause side effects, including severe joint pain, which cause many women to stop taking them. Time Magazine reports promising research below.

CYSTITIS AND ANXIETY - POTENTIAL CONNECTION Do you suffer from Cystitis / UTI's regularly? Are they interrupting your daily life? Are you under a lot of stress or suffer with Anxiety? In Chinese Medicine there can be a strong link between these two. Chinese Medicine does not separate Body from Mind but always considers the WHOLE person in all aspects during diagnosis and treatment. People often consider different options to help but may not realise that Acupuncture can support them in restoring their full health by helping alleviate symptoms of Anxiety and reduce the occurrence of UTI's. Here is a little more information on the links between Anxiety and Cystitis https://www.ic-network.com/anxiety-interstitial-cystitis-often-co-exist/

HOT FLUSHES..... Do you have to contend with these? Did you know Acupuncture treatment has the potential to resolve hot flashes and night sweats? Both men and women can suffer from this disruptive condition at different stages of life and for different reasons. Here is an informative article outlining the mechanism and research relating to menopausal hot flushes in particular: https://www.menopausecentre.com.au/information-centre/articles/benefits-acupuncture-reducing-menopausal-symptoms/

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/887754

ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN: The Latest Research Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy, a practicing internist, Medscape advisor, and senior medical director for WebMD talks about Chronic pain as a major medical issue faced by many Doctor's patients. She also notes that with the opioid epidemic, we're in greater need of more nonpharmacologic interventions. Acupuncture has emerged as a viable complementary treatment to conventional pain management. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/888618

FUEL FOR LIFE . . . Most of us pay attention to what we eat at some point during the day. . . BUT How much attention do we give to the other equally important source of fuel or energy our BREATH? Chinese Medicine understands that optimum health depends on getting the right amount of the right foods and breathing correctly. Correcting your breathing can have many positive outcomes for your health. http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/health/mens-health/if-you-are-a-mouth-breather-close-your-lips-and-read-this-20171113-gzkmeu

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