Written By Dr Luke McPherson (CM) I have to provide a warning before you read on; to explain how cupping works, I have to delve into the body’s biochemistry. Some of the terminology can be a little dry, but in order to truly appreciate how amazing this medicine is, I have to use this terminology. […]
Written by, Dr. Rochelle Hammond (Acupuncture TCM) The companion article to this blog (Breastfeeding, Post Natal Care and Lactogenic Foods) has been published on the West St Wellbeing blog. Together they are intended as a brief guide to breastfeeding and treatment of common issues such as poor milk production and painful breast with at home […]
Attention pregnant Mummas and birthing partners, we have a new course specifically for you! Acupressure For Late Pregnancy and Birth When: Tuesday, 19th January 3-5pm, 12th February 6.30-8.30pm, 16th March 3-5pm, 16th April 6.30-8.30pm Where: West Street Wellbeing Studio – 64 West Street, North Sydney 2060 What to Expect: – An interactive hands-on course for […]
Written by, Dr Rochelle K Hammond (Acupuncture, TCM) When you are struggling to conceive, you want a plan of action, clear direction and to know what the next steps are. We want to share with you what we know works and what we say to the women and couples who come to see us in […]
West Street Wellbeing invites you to come and hear from our Practitioners as they share with you clinical insights about their area of expertise. September Topic: Preconception Care & Difficulty Conceiving This is a great opportunity to: Have a look around our clinic and studio Meet our knowledgeable practitioners and learn from their combined experiences Ask […]
Written by Dr Luke McPherson (CM) Relieve pain, and repair the joint! Knee pain can be debilitating! It is a load bearing joint that is in use the entire time we are on our feet. The fact that this can cause constant pain can really impact on your quality of life and make it difficult […]
Herbal medicine – The extraordinary benefits after you get past the initial Yuk!!! By Luke McPherson, Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Teacher of Chinese Herbal Medicine I love prescribing Chinese herbal medicine; I love that something so natural has these powerful properties to heal our bodies from the inside out; it is a wonderful gift […]
In this article Dr Rochelle Hammond (TCM) guides us through a process to remove unnecessary toxins and live a cleaner and healthier life. Last month we spoke about preparing your mind and body for the healing journey by practicing skills that promote rest, deep relaxation and establishing a strong mind-body connection (Preparing Mind and Body for […]
This recipe was lovingly created and shared by Rochelle K. Hammond, Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to encourage her patients to enjoy making and eating nutritious and exciting foods. We’d love to hear from you if you’ve given it a go! (You can comment below)
By Rochelle Hammond, Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Are you Looking to restore your gut balance after over-indulging this festive season? Did you know the traditional practice of acupuncture and Chinese medicine is the perfect way to give a thorough and lasting solution to this common dilemma. New science is beginning to recognise what […]
Treating Rash in Pregnancy A published Case Study by Dr Luke McPherson (CM), Resident Dr of Chinese Medicine at WSW Publication details: McPherson, L., & Cochrane S. (2013) Case report: A rash in pregnancy resolved by Chinese medicine. Australian Journal of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. 8 (22) 21-24 Title: A Rash in pregnancy resolved by […]
A study looking at over 4000 women found that patients undergoing treatment for fertility with a trained Chinese Medicine Practitioner were 1.74 times more likely to achieve pregnancy than those undergoing treatment with western medicine alone. The study included women with PCOS, endometriosis, anovulation, fallopian tube blockage, or unexplained infertility. Mean pregnancy rates in the […]
Why Antibiotics Allow Repeat Infections to Occur: Resolving Chronic Infections and Chronic Diseases with natural medicine Did you know that many chronic diseases are the result of an infection? Chronic Fatigue syndrome, is the result of a virus that lives inside the mitochondria of our cells directly impacting the cellular output of energy. Atherosclerosis is […]