Endometriosis: acupuncture support The most common symptom associated with endometriosis is period pain (dysmenorrhoea), although some women don’t know they have endometriosis because they experience no obvious signs or symptoms. However, the more common profile of a...
ACUPUNCTURE IS EXCELLENT FOR PAIN Acupuncture is widely known for its effectiveness in the treatment of pain. Its unique role in reducing suffering in patients experiencing pain is one of the main reasons it has become so popular around the world. The research is...
Not really a blog, but an article I found on a diet which I fully endorse. I was introduced to it following discussions on weight loss and high cholesterol. I didn’t need to lose weight, but my cholesterol was elevated enough for me to need to do something about...
I’ve noticed many times in my acupuncture clinic that when I start treating someone for a condition, such as low back pain, clients often report unusual side-effects! Three come to mind immediately: 1) Improved sleep 2) Lighter mood 3) Less heartburn The reason...
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1819-acupuncture-stops-carpal-tunnel-wrist-pain-restores-dexterity The link above leads to an article detailing research relating to carpal tunnel syndrome. I can also tell you from my own clinic...
All foods have their own specific properties, just like the banana. The obvious ones are chillies (hot, acrid: help to warm internal cold), cucumber (cold, sweet and slightly bitter: cools internal heat, diuretic). Others are not so obvious, such as: walnuts (warm,...
Covid-19 Update Extension and tightening of lock-down restrictions for Greater Sydney
Due to the extension and tightening of lock-down restrictions in Greater Sydney, face-to-face services at Five Elements will be on hold until after July 30th. We are still available to take bookings via phone or email in the interim, for appointments after that date.
