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Broken Bones and Sporting Injuries

14/5/2013

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There have been a few broken bones recently and so I thought I'd make public the advice I normally give to those patients.
Firstly, the acupuncture point marked in red is known as Shu Gu (which translates to "Binding Bones") and is said to help mend broken bones. To activate it simply massage the point right behind the knuckle on your little toe, preferably using a warming liniment such as Woodlock or Kwan Loong, or you can use a moxa stick (all available at the clinic).


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Migraines

26/10/2012

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Migraines remain something of a mystery to medical practitioners. While the cause is often unknown and triggers vary from person to person, the most common are stress, fatigue, lighting, hormonal, dietary and environmental factors. The medical treatment options include various medications (most of which only treat the symptoms) and even surgical options! If you’re not prepared to go under the knife just yet, Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a more natural range of treatment options, including acupuncture, remedial massage, cupping, herbal supplements and dietary changes. Chinese Medicine views headaches and migraines slightly differently; generally speaking, migraines are caused by four groups of patterns:

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Frozen Shoulder

8/9/2012

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Frozen shoulder, or Adhesive Capsulitis, is a thickening and hardening of the shoulder joint due to inflammation, scarring and adhesions on the connective tissue. When this occurs, movement of the shoulder joint is severely impeded, sleep can be interrupted and daily tasks, such as dressing, become difficult.


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