Last week, I had a cup of oolong tea in the evening, and I couldn’t fall asleep until 2 or 3 a.m. This experience made me wonder: how do coffee and tea affect our sleep? And what insights does the ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classic, “Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon)”, offer on the subject of sleep? In this blog, Songtao our TCM therapist, explores this everyday yet essential topic.
Migraines vs Headaches - How Acupuncture Can Help
Most people will suffer from headaches at some stage in their lives, but did you know that nearly 5 million Australians suffer from migraines and over 70% of these sufferers are woman. Acupuncture has been shown in numerous studies to reduce both the frequency and severity of headaches and migraines, of varying underlying causes.
Acupuncture & Chinese medicine is great for Hay Fever & Sinusitis
1 in 3 people in Canberra suffer from Hay Fever. Dr Margie Virgo explains how Acupuncture can be helpful to manage and resolve your symptoms.
The role Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can play in the treatment of Menopause.
Menopause can be a daunting and challenging life change for many women. Acupuncture can be used to support, strengthen and balance the changes that occur during Menopause. Dr Margie Virgo explains.
Acupuncture for the treatment of chronic back pain
Dr Margie Virgo, our Acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine explains the benefits of Acupuncture when treating chronic back and SIJ pain.