People in Australia are living longer than ever before. However, senior life is not just living longer, but staying healthy. More than half of all adults 65 and older have three or more chronic medical problems, such as Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, or arthritis. Acupuncture has a long history in the treatment of senior health concerns. As seniors are subjected to a wide range of medications, Acupuncture helps to restore the natural Qi energy flow throughout the body, reducing the need for so many over-the-counter medicines. Acupuncture can also help to reduce the side effects of stronger medicines and is even known to help boost the efficacy of prescribed drugs.
Category: Conditions
Women’s Health
21st Century life-style can be challenging, particularly for women who are required to become masters of juggling multiple aspects of life all at the same time. Many women come to our clinic exhausted, dealing with “mysterious” health issues and looking for answers. Thankfully, acupuncture and Chinese medicine may be able to help and it is ideal for women looking for support in following areas: fertility, pregnancy care and morning sickness, hormone balancing, menopause support, hot flashes, eliminating painful periods and much more.
Respiratory Problems
Acupuncture is a very effective treatment for respiratory disorders, from allergies and asthma, to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It views the degeneration of pulmonary function as a systemic issue. This means that not only the functioning of the respiratory system must be addressed, but the vital function of the whole body must be addressed as well. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are most helpful with: common cold and flu, cough, allergies, hay-fever, Stomach flu, Sinusitis/Rhinitis, asthma, pneumonia and chronic bronchitis.
Insomnia
Getting enough sleep is really important in maintaining a healthy and productive lifestyle. If you’re not getting enough sleep, or if your sleep is disrupted, you will probably find that it’s having a negative impact on your life. Traditional Chinese Medicine treat insomnia by taking into consideration your overall balance of mind, body, and spirit. The condition may be treated using acupuncture, herbal remedies, diet and lifestyle changes, and relaxation techniques. Treatment will be highly individualized and will depend on the underlying cause of the insomnia.
Headache & Migraine
Headache is one of the most common health-related conditions in Australia, with around 15 per cent of us taking pain-relieving medication for a headache at any given time. It is likely that nearly all of us will experience headache during our lifetime. Acupuncture has long been used to treat headaches. It is not only effective for migraine, but also works very well with tension headaches, cluster headaches, and disease-related headaches that might be due to sinus problems, high blood pressure or sleeping disorders.
Arthritis & Pain
Whether your pain is from arthritis, cancer treatments, fibromyalgia, or an old injury, you need to find a way to get your pain under control. For millions of people who live with pain, acupuncture is no longer an exotic curiosity. It’s now widely accepted among the medical community. And it’s pretty popular with patients as well. It has been proven that Acupuncture is an effective, natural and drug-free option for pain relief. It is also quite safe, and the complication rate appears to be quite low.