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 […]
Preparing Mind & Body for the Healing Journey By Rochelle K Hammond Dr. TCM, Acupuncturist In our last newsletter we spoke about the 3 key steps to Restore Gut Balance (https://www.weststreetwellbeing.com.au/3-steps-restore-gut-balance/) and outlined the importance of adopting dietary and lifestyle changes to support an effective nutritional/herbal program. This article is focused on the […]
If you are wondering, “Can acupuncture help with IVF?” The simple answer is YES. Here are my 4 top ways acupuncture can help with IVF: Acupuncture helps you relax – Many unsuccessful IVF cycles are now believed to be caused by stress and anxiety. In modern living stress is an epidemic. For those going through IVF […]
For anyone needing a starting point, here is my list (in alphabetical order) of the best acupuncturists in Sydney. I have been an acupuncturist in private practice for 18 years and over that time I have met a lot of acupuncturists, both in Australia and abroad and I can confidently say we are NOT all […]
A study involving thousands of people in the US finds patients receiving acupuncture had significantly improved experience of pain after receiving acupuncture, compared with groups receiving either no acupuncture or sham acupuncture (a group established to test the possibility of the placebo effect). The doctor behind the study concluded “For a patient who is interested […]
We have recently noticed a spike in the number of patients coming in to have acupuncture for headaches over the autumn and winter seasons. Headaches affect the vast majority of us at one time or another. The severity of the headache can range from irksome to debilitating; the common denominator in all headaches is that they […]
An interesting case occurred this week in clinic that warrants writing about as it demonstrates how useful acupuncture is for treating tight muscles. A patient came in seeking treatment for terribly tight shoulders with strong pain. She hadn’t sustained any particular injury, and she had been using deep tissue massage (not at WSW) as the primary treatment for the past year. The […]