A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, which means oxygen cannot be supplied to the brain and cells start to die. Blood supply can be disrupted by a clot or plaque, or the artery can simply break or burst open. Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and kills more women that breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer. More than half of stroke survivors are left with a disability, impeding their ability to carry out

Acupuncture to assist with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

If you experience musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, dietary or sleep disorders, then this is an interesting read. In our Gold Coast Acupuncture clinic, we can offer acupuncture treatments specific to symptoms related to Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Fibromyalgia is commonly characterized by musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep and poor memory or mood issues. Fortunately acupuncture research is becoming more evident, with research suggesting that acupuncture can help neuroendocrine dysfunctions by stimulating endorphins in the mid brain (1). Endorphins have

Acupuncture for Post-Stroke Recovery

Acupuncture to assist with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome