This article discusses various aspects of acupuncture and its effectiveness as a form of treatment. It highlights the polarising opinions about acupuncture and the need to consider the evidence and research behind it. The article mentions that a significant number of...
Articles in Category: Acupuncture
How Acupuncture works for Sciatica Pain
I see many patients with lower back pain and sciatica pain in my clinic. Sciatica is not a medical condition by itself, rather it is a symptom that can caused by issues in the lower back and pelvic region, such as disc bulging or disc herniation. The compression,...
Acupuncture for Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation
Stroke is a leading cause of disability and the third most common cause of death in Australia. The biggest impact of stroke is not just the financial burden but also the loss of healthy life. Stroke is no longer only a male disease. Although age-specific stroke...
Acupuncture for Depression, Anxiety and Stress
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics in the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, summary of results, 2020-2021, estimated that over 2 in 5 (43.7%) Australian aged 16-85 had experience a...
The Benefits of Acupuncture for Reducing Menopausal Symptoms
by Chee Yeap Registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner Menopause is the final cessation of menstrual function. It is a natural phase in a woman’s life and usually occurs about age 50-52. In the case of menopause, the level of oestrogen drops so low...