Acupuncture for back pain

Acupuncture effectively relieves chronic low back pain

In an age of technological marvels and medical breakthroughs, it’s fascinating to see how a practice rooted in ancient wisdom continues to provide relief to those in pain. Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, has long been the subject of scrutiny and debate. However, a comprehensive meta-analysis has provided compelling evidence that acupuncture can […]

Acupuncture fertility treatment - a last hope for many

Acupuncture: A Cure for Infertility?

NEW YORK — At 36, Lucy Appert has suffered through two miscarriages, a stillbirth at 8 1/2 months and, because of a rare pregnancy-related liver dysfunction, intensive illness and surgery. Yet after enduring five painful years of trying to have their own baby, Appert and her husband Edward finally saw their dream come true last […]

Food is the best medicine – Financial times

On a bustling Saturday morning in Guangzhou, China, Clifford Herbal Cuisine, an innovative restaurant that combines the ancient principles of traditional Chinese medicine with gastronomic delights. Lu Xinhua looks like somebody’s aunt. Her short, wavy black hair, freckles and sweater set give her a kindly demeanour. So I did not mind when she took my […]

Chinese medicine helps PCOS

Chinese herbal medicines for PCOS show a promise

In today’s fast-paced world, where medical advances are often driven by cutting-edge technology, it is easy to forget that the nature can still offer us potent remedies. Unkei-to, a traditional herbal medicine that has been shown to have a significant impact on endocrine function and ovulation in women with high basal levels of luteinising hormone […]

Melbourne’s Northern Hospital embraces acupuncture

It’s time to face a new emergency medicine in Australia. In a radical departure from accepted hospital practice across the nation, the Emergency Department at the Northern Hospital in Melbourne is incorporating ancient techniques into its new approach to care. When patients arrive at casualty, they will now be treated with acupuncture to reduce symptoms […]

Chinese medicine bears hope for women undergoing IVF

Mary Stewart was keen to start a family, but she’d had several ectopic pregnancies and her right-hand Fallopian tube had been removed. Also, only her right ovary was ovulating. Stewart, 31, a property developer, was prepared to try in-vitro fertilisation, but as a last resort. An article she’d read on acupuncture and infertility made her […]

Chinese medicine eases dementia

Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a debilitating disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and there is currently no cure. Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for centuries to treat various ailments, and ba wei di huang wan (BDW) is a Chinese herbal medicine which may […]

How Acupuncture improves IVF success

Acupuncture improves chances of successful fertility treatment

IVF acupuncture is a complementary therapy that involves the use of acupuncture to support in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. It typically involves stimulation of specific acupuncture points on the body, as well as the use of electrical stimulation (e-Stim) to enhance the effects of the treatment. The aim of IVF acupuncture is to improve the […]