Neck Pain? Why Acupuncture could be the Answer
Our local Gold Coast acupuncture clinic specialises in pain management.
Acupuncture for Knee Pain and Function
New research concludes that acupuncture “may improve knee pain and function.” The research notes that, “All the studies using non-placebo controls showed statistically significant improvement in knee pain and function for the acupuncture group.” The research reviewed 60 studies from which 13 met the inclusion criteria of a randomized controlled study. Four major groups were investigated. Group one examined post-operative knee pain. The second group looked at the effects of acupuncture on non-placebo controls and the third group examined non-penetrating
Moxibustion: The Power of Heat and Herbs
Moxa is an important tool in Traditional Chinese medicine used for thousands of years. Ancient hieroglyphs that date back to more than 3,000 years ago, during the Shang Dynasty in China, have been found to depict acupuncture and moxibustion treatments. What is Moxa? Moxa is a small and spongy plant, also called Mugwort in English and Artemesia Vulgaris in Latin. Therapists use moxa, a dried herb, to warm specific body areas, focusing primarily on pressure points. The purpose of moxa
Moxibustion: Acupuncture-Related Herbal Health Treatment
Ever heard of moxibustion? It’s a traditional Chinese treatment that involves burning a plant called mugwort, and is said to help relieve “cold and damp” ailments such as colds, congestion, and digestive issues. The mugwort is sometimes made into a small roll like a cigar: it’s then lit and burned close to the body. Small pieces of mugwort can also be placed on the body at specific acupuncture points, and lit there.
