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Acupuncture for Addiction

Jun 17, 2010

Addiction, in its simplest form, is a term used to describe any habitual, psychological and physiological dependence on any substance beyond one’s voluntary control. It can turn us into drugs addicts, neurotics, alcoholics and workaholics, just to...

Depression and Acupuncture

May 21, 2010

Traditional Eastern medical practices such as acupuncture have long been used in the East to unblock stagnant energy in the body that may cause the symptoms of conditions such as depression. Today, the depressed of western society are increasingly...

Back Pain & Acupuncture

May 12, 2010

Back pain can be a debilitating and frustrating impediment to a normal, active life, and can severely restrict your range of activities, including your ability to work. Though you can damage the muscles of your back in a number of ways, including physical...

PCOS and Acupuncture

Apr 30, 2010

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects up to 12% of Australian women. It can develop in women during teenage and childbearing years, causing a hormonal imbalance that triggers cysts...

Stopping & Preventing Hair Loss

Apr 29, 2010

Many people face the problem of hair loss at some stage of their lives, causing them discomfort and embarrassment. Causes may be related to inherited disorders related to ageing, or result from other factors such as hormonal imbalances, side effects...

Acupuncture for Hair Loss: Should You Do It?

Apr 20, 2010

Healthy hair equates with a balanced qi. In Chinese medicine, qi refers to the vital energy that flows within and around us to keep us moving, breathing and alive. An imbalanced qi exposes your mind and body, including your hair, to all sorts of diseases.

Natural Therapies for Back Injuries

Sep 16, 2009

Your back is composed of a complex structure of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and disks. Any or some of these parts may be subjected to strain from physical activity, trauma or deformity, and lead to back injury. Back injury is usually accompanied...

Sinusitis and Natural Therapies

Mar 06, 2009

Sinusitis can be a cause of misery for many people but the good news is that there are some natural ways that you can ease the discomfort. However, some of the remedies that are outlined here can be very potent and it is recommended that you always...

Natural Therapies for Tennis Elbow

Feb 04, 2009

Tennis elbow is a common injury but, despite the name, it is not just caused by playing tennis or associated with tennis players. It can be caused by repetitive motions of the arm and can be defined as a form of tendonitis. However, you don't have...

Health Funds & Natural Therapies

Jan 25, 2009

A private health fund is an insurance company that manages and administers private healthcare plans. Individuals and businesses can choose from a range of private healthcare plans, each with its own set of benefits. For natural therapy services, such...

Treating Frozen Shoulder the Natural Way

Dec 17, 2008

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that is characterised by pain and stiffness in your shoulder joint. As the condition worsens, the range of motion in your shoulder becomes significantly reduced. It usually affects...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments: Things to Remember

Oct 03, 2008

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that many people suffer from. Conventional medicine is not the only way to successfully manage the condition – there are several natural therapies that can help. Read on to learn more. Symptoms of rheumatoid...

Cosmetic Acupuncture: The Basics & Its Benefits

Sep 08, 2008

Cosmetic acupuncture is a viable alternative to Botox, micro-dermabrasion, photo rejuvenation, chemical peels, or other processes that are designed to "wind back the clock" and reduce the signs of ageing.  Best of all, it is natural and actually works.  Read...

The Facts About Smoking: Reasons Why You Need to Quit

Sep 07, 2008

Many preventable diseases and deaths are linked to smoking in Australia and around the world. As reported by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, smoking contributed 9.3% of the total burden of disease in Australia in 2015. About 73% of...

Natural Treatments for Migraines

Jul 14, 2008

Migraines afflict many people and can be extremely debilitating. However, help is at hand. Read on to learn more about some natural therapies that can help. Acupressure for Migraines Acupressure can be used in the treatment of migraine pain. One thing...

Acupuncture: How Does It Work?

Jul 10, 2008

Acupuncture is becoming an ever more popular natural therapy but how exactly does it work?  Read on to find out more about this amazing therapy. How Does Acupuncture Work? Acupuncture works by utilising specific points on the body that act as gateways...

The History of Acupuncture

Jul 07, 2008

Acupuncture is one of the major features in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has existed for thousands of years but what exactly is the history of acupuncture? The Evolution of Acupuncture Acupuncture first came about during the Chou dynasty (1030BC...

Acupuncture Points

Jul 06, 2008

Acupuncture is a therapy that makes use of fine needles being inserted into acupuncture points in order to re-establish correct energy flow through the body’s meridians and to clear any energy blockages, which may cause illness or imbalance within...

Acupuncture for Stress

Jun 24, 2008

Stress is something that we all suffer from at some point in our lives but there are things out there that can help to alleviate it.  One such thing is acupuncture. As well as being great for physical conditions, it can also be used to relieve mental...

Natural Therapies for Endometriosis

Jun 05, 2008

Endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrium (the tissue that lines the uterus) is found in places outside the uterus. It is a painful condition that affects a surprising number of women, but the good news is that there are natural ways of...

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