Author: doctorliao
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Scar release – case study
Why would someone seek treatment for a scar? A scar means a wound has healed and there’s nothing more to do – right? While superficial or shallow scars can be harmless, often the tight skin can cause tension and create problems with mobility. Underneath the surface, tissue and organs can be affected, even if the…
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Reduce menopause symptoms with natural methods
Are you struggling with poor sleep, hair loss, uncontrollable body temperature and mood swings? Life can be stressful, but there could be a simple explanation for your symptoms – menopause. What is menopause? Menopause, or ‘change of life’, is the point in time when a woman no longer has periods and is fertile. It is…
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Finding relief for period pain
Any woman who has experienced period pain knows the devastating impact it can have on day-to-day life. Cramps can be mild, or severe enough to prevent a woman from going to work or school. Along with pain, many women also experience problems such as heavy periods, ovulation pain, or an irregular cycle. Causes Primary dysmenorrhoea…
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Insomnia & poor sleep
Insomnia affects at least 10% of people at any given point in time,1 and can become a serious problem if not addressed. While sleeping pills can occasionally be helpful under a doctor’s advice, they can become less effective over time, form addictive patterns, and fail to address the underlying cause.2 From a Chinese Medicine perspective, poor…
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Hayfever relief with Chinese medicine
Spring is now upon us, and unfortunately for Melburnians, this means hayfever (also known as allergic rhinitis) is coming! Melbourne has the unenviable title of ‘Allergy Capital of the World’, thanks to its wide open spaces, and a climate which is well-suited to ryegrass and other pollen creating grasses.1 “When I first arrived in Australia,…
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Healing scar tissue
Scars are extremely common, with most individuals carrying scars from caesareans/lateral incisions, appendectomies, childhood fractures, or even vaccinations. While some superficial scars don’t cause any issues, problems can occur due to changes in circulation and tissue structure. In particular, scar contractures, where the skin “shrinks” around an old wound, can cause tightness and restriction in…
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What is fascia release?
Fascia release, also known as myofascial release, is a therapy which aims to increase circulation and relieve tension in the body. Fascia is the connective tissue beneath the skin which attaches, stabilises and separates muscles and other internal organs.1 Using gentle sustained pressure on the fascia, restrictions are removed to relieve pain and restore motion. In…
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Acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain
Neck and shoulder pain is a very common condition, accounting for over 15% of soft tissue problems seen in general practice.1 This may be due to the excessive amounts of time spent sitting by many people today, due to their work and study requirements. While some experience pain in the short term, for others it can…
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Moxibustion
There are several different ways for the practitioner to administer moxibustion(also known as moxa). At Acuwell, we typically use one of the three listed here. How it is administered is usually determined by what symptoms are being treated.fake omega What is Moxa used to treat? In general terms, practitioners use moxa to warm body regions…
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Cupping
What is Cupping? Cupping is an ancient form of Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy technique that uses small glass cups as suction devices that has been used for thousand of years to disperse and break up stagnation and congested blood and negative pressure. This non-invasive deep tissue therapy which involves suction created by partial vacuum cups has…