What is Chinese Medicine?
Chinese Medicine looks at a person's presenting signs and symptoms by way of Observation, Questioning and Palpation. This approach provides the practitioner with information to identify and diagnose systems out of balance.
In Western medicine we see descriptions such as ‘disease’, ‘illness’ or ‘sickness.’ Chinese Medicine interprets a 'disease' as an imbalance within the body. Acupuncture and other Chinese therapies are often combined to restore balance to the body. Acupuncture traditionally has offered relief to many conditions both of a physical and emotional nature.
A personalised treatment prescription is formulated with the focus to strengthen and regulate the body's own healing abilities and work towards restoring optimal function for improved health. Traditional Chinese medicine is a system of medicine based on principles of harmony and balance.
Chinese Medicine is a complete healthcare system supported by thousands of years of continuous clinical practice. An ancient practice that has been found to be clinically effective in at least 117 health conditions. This holistic system addresses you as a whole person, providing harmony and balance within.
In 2017 the Acupuncture Evidence Project was published in Australia. This project provides evidence-based research outlining benefits for many conditions that people suffer from in their daily lives. Read further to see what Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have been clinically used for.
Research suggests the Chinese Medicine can relieve symptoms in the following conditions:
Muscle & Nervous System
Chinese Medicine has a long history for relieving acute and chronic pain driving an increase for research. Findings outline the activation of our bodies own opioid receptors and a natural anti-Inflammatory response reducing pain for many musculoskeletal and nerve related issues. Our clinic offers Work cover services please talk to your GP for a referral.
Arthritis
Neuralgia
Sciatica
Back Pain
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Stiff Neck
Bell’s Palsy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Headaches and Migraines
Stroke Symptoms
Cerebral Palsy Symptoms
Polio Symptoms
Sprains
Muscle Spasms
Shingles Symptoms
Dizziness
Nerve Deafness
Gastrointestinal
Digestive disorders are becoming more common these days. Chinese Medicine can offer a comprehensive holisic approach to regaining both physical and emotional control over these types disharmonies. Chinese Diet therapy in conjunction with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine as the front line approach has been found to assist in a reduction of symtoms.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Spastic colon
Colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
Food Allergies
Ulcers
Gastritis
Abdominal Bloating
Hemorrhoids
Emotions
Did you know one of the foundational teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the direct connection between emotions and internal organs? Recognizing the interconnection of body, mind and spirit allows for people to experience individualized holistic care.
Acupuncture works to regulates and restores healthy flow throughout the body systems lifting a person's general
well-being. However, there are a range of therapeutics at AHA which will not require insertion of needles like Moxabustion and Acupressure.
Often during and at the end of Acupuncture appointments clients report they feel more relaxed. Herbal formulas may be prescribed as additional support to the balance of body's Yin and Yang.
5 Element Acupuncture and the NADA protocol are some of the many approaches we offer.
Anxiety
Insomnia
Depression
Stress
Smoking Cessation
Drug Addiction
Alcohol Addiction
Immune
A healthy body which is holistically in balance will have an effective immune system. During our daily living we are exposed to so much, this can leave us feeling run down, overloaded and fatigued. It is at these times we will suffer from lower immunity and it compromises how our bodies response to pathogens. Acupuncture is a great way to strength and maintain immunity and reduce severity of symptoms.
Candida
Chronic Fatigue
Epstein Barr Virus
Allergies
Lupus symptoms
MS symptoms
Hepatitis symptoms
Sinusitis
Sore Throat
Hay Fever
Earache
"Acupuncture and herbs are like coffee and cake. By themselves they are already amazing, but together they are at a whole other level."