Acupuncture in the Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Haynes Acupuncture on the Gold Coast focuses on providing personalised acupuncture treatments that effectively alleviate the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia through targeted point stimulation and comprehensive care. Trigeminal neuralgia, often described as one of the most excruciating pains known to humanity, affects the trigeminal nerve responsible for facial sensation. While conventional treatments like medication and surgery exist, an increasing number of individuals are turning to alternative therapies such as acupuncture for relief. Let's delve into how acupuncture effectively addresses trigeminal

David Haynes2024-03-25T07:38:43+10:00

Get to Know Your Practitioners – Meet Sègoléne

Ségolène's passion for this medicine began years ago when she was suffering from chronic pain for many years, after experiencing acupuncture her sleepless nights transformed into peaceful rest. Being a Mum of three, she understands how difficult and sometimes complicated looking after your own health can be, so she is dedicated to helping others find energy and balance in their busy life. What Eastern Medicine offers is a philosophy that empowers you; it teaches you to listen to emotions, to

David Haynes2024-02-20T07:48:05+10:00

Acupuncture and Stress

How Does Stress Affect the Body? Stress affects the body in a number of ways. It can cause headaches, migraines, or insomnia. It can also cause a tight feeling in the chest, dizziness or palpitations. The digestive system may be upset or bowel habits can change. Mentally, people can feel like their life is out of control, or are easily irritated or quick to anger. Why Use Acupuncture for Stress? Acupuncture is actually very relaxing; the rooms are quiet

David Haynes2023-12-05T09:08:20+10:00

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEIbwVkktGo[/embedyt] POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a condition that we see regularly here at our Gold Coast acupuncture clinic. POTS is a chronic health condition that impacts a person’s ability to regulate their heart rate and blood pressure. This can lead to difficulty tolerating prolonged standing and other upright positions. The symptoms range from headaches, dizziness, pulse rate irregularities, digestive issues, foggy head, anxiety and depression. POTS may occur after a sickness with a viral/bacterial infection, a brain

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:36:20+10:00

Alleviating Pain Through Acupuncture

The role of Acupuncture at our Gold Coast clinic can be a pivotal step towards reducing your pain and therefore improving your quality of life. Whether it be mild, moderate or severe, it can all affect your daily life, work and even social life. Living with pain can feel incredibly overwhelming and be debilitating. This is where our Gold Coast acupuncture clinic can assist you in returning back to living a full life - pain-free. But have you ever wondered

David Haynes2024-02-05T19:38:15+10:00

Acupuncture and Postoperative Pain

At our Gold Coast Acupuncture clinic we see a lot of patients post surgery to assist with the postoperative symptoms. Postoperative pain is a result of trauma from surgery and is often a challenge for western medicine. Approx. 75% of patients can experience moderate to severe pain post-surgery and the use of opioid drugs such as morphine and fentanyl are common and frequently prescribed. These drugs often bring with them side-affects such as vomiting, sedation, dizziness, nausea and changes to

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:44:21+10:00

Acupuncture and Depression

Depression is a mental disorder that can often have debilitating effects on a person’s ability to function in their daily life. It can affect both psychological and physical well-being. Acupuncture for depression is a treatment that is used in traditional Chinese medicine.

David Haynes2024-02-05T12:07:59+10:00

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating condition of extreme fatigue that is worsened with mental or physical exertion which has lasted 6 months or longer. Depression, sore throat and muscle pain are also symptoms that may present. A recent study from China has highlighted the efficacy of Acupuncture in assisting patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Acupuncture with moxibustion and acupuncture alone, were used in 2 separate groups, with a third group receiving sham acupuncture. A Chalder Fatigue scale was used

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:47:23+10:00

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