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Welcome to our acupuncture and Chinese medicine blog curated by Adrian Taricani, a registered acupuncturist in Newcastle. Dive deep into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle. Empower your well-being with insights from Adrian Taricani Newcastle’s trusted acupuncturist.
Everyday Balance with TCM: Lifestyle and Diet Tips for Harmony
Introduction: Balancing life's elements is key to well-being, a principle deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Let’s explore how to integrate these ancient wisdoms into our modern lives, starting with the foods we eat and the way we live. Harmonising the Five Elements in Daily Life TCM teaches us about the five elements and their influence on our health. Here’s how to nurture each element through simple daily practices and diet: Wood (Liver/Gallbladder): Lifestyle: Start your...
Dry Needling: Explained for Beginners
Dry needling is a potential treatment option for a variety of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and more. By targeting specific trigger points in the body, dry needling may help relieve pain and tension and promote relaxation.
It is important to note that dry needling is not a cure for any condition, and it may not be effective for everyone. It is also important to see a qualified practitioner who is experienced in dry needling.
If you are considering dry needling, be sure to talk to your doctor first.
Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain: Holistic Treatment Offered by On Point Natural Medicine Newcastle
Lower back pain can be a frustrating and debilitating condition, but acupuncture offers an effective and natural way to manage symptoms and improve overall health and wellbeing. At On Point Natural Medicine Newcastle, our experienced acupuncturists use a holistic approach to treating lower back pain, providing personalised treatment plans that can help you achieve long-term relief. If you are interested in learning more about how acupuncture can help with your lower back pain, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture: An Introduction to Traditional Healing Practices
Chinese medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the body’s natural healing ability. It is based on the concept of qi (pronounced chee) and blood, which is the life force energy that flows through the body. According to Chinese medicine, illness and disease occur when qi and blood is blocked or unbalanced. Chinese medicine uses various techniques to restore the balance and flow of qi and blood including acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and exercise.
The Digestive System and How to Keep It Healthy
The most common problems of the digestive system include heartburn, belching, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. These problems can be caused by stress, lack of exercise, poor diet, food intolerances or allergies, medications and some diseases. Heredity also can play a role in some digestive disorders.
Chinese Medicine and Winter Wellness
Embrace Winter with Traditional Chinese Medicine Winter, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a time to nurture and conserve our energy. The cold, introspective season is associated with the Water element, emphasizing the importance of rest, reflection, and preservation of vital energy. Here are some health tips and food recommendations to help you stay balanced and healthy throughout the winter months. Health Tips for Winter Stay Warm and Protect Your Kidneys and Immune/Nervous...
Embrace Your Journey to Parenthood With Fertility IVF Acupuncture in Newcastle, NSW
Navigating the journey to parenthood can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when facing fertility challenges. New research is showing promising outcomes for fertility and IVF with acupuncture. This ancient practice, blended with modern IVF techniques, offers a beacon of hope and a holistic path towards achieving your dream of starting a family. The Power of Combining Acupuncture with IVF Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, has been revered for thousands of...
Does Dry Needling Actually Work? A Comprehensive Look at Dry Needling in Newcastle
Dry needling, a relatively new treatment modality, has been gaining popularity in Newcastle and other parts of the world. It’s often used by physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. But does dry needling actually work? Let’s delve into the science behind this treatment and understand its efficacy.
A Holistic Approach to New Year’s Resolutions: Bridging Chinese Medicine and Asian Wisdom Philosophy
As the Lunar New Year approaches, many of us turn our thoughts to fresh beginnings and setting new goals. Chinese Medicine and Asian wisdom philosophies offer a more holistic approach to personal transformation. Let's explore how these ancient traditions can guide us in crafting meaningful and sustainable New Year's resolutions. 1. Harmonising with the Five Elements: Chinese Medicine views the human body and nature as interconnected, and are governed by the Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal,...
Finding Your Inner Sanctuary: Unveiling the Power of Seated and Walking Meditation
Seated and walking meditation are not separate practices but complementary threads woven into the tapestry of mindfulness. While seated meditation cultivates inner stillness and self-awareness, walking meditation grounds us in the present moment and fosters connection to the external world.
Harmonising with the Height of Yang: Summer Wellness in Traditional Chinese Medicine
In the heart of Newcastle and the expansive Hunter Valley, summer’s arrival heralds a time of vibrant growth and the pinnacle of Yang energy. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), deeply rooted in this region’s wellness practices, views summer as a period to achieve emotional balance and vitality. At On Point Natural Medicine, we specialise in harmonising your heart—the emotional emperor in TCM—to resonate with the season’s essence and enhance your well-being.
The Role of Sports Acupuncture: An In-depth Look at Anthony Lombardi’s Exstore System
Acupuncture has been practised for thousands of years, with roots tracing back to ancient China. Its utility in modern healthcare has evolved significantly, transcending its conventional boundaries to touch diverse disciplines, including sports medicine. One revolutionary method that stands out is Anthony Lombardi’s Exstore system, a sports acupuncture technique designed to assess and treat athletes effectively and quickly.
Tennis elbow (epicondylitis)
Got pain in your funny bone?
There’s nothing ‘humerus’ about elbow pain – otherwise known as ‘epicondylitis’ or tennis elbow. But here is something to put a smile on your face: research shows acupuncture can be helpful in easing epicondylitis.
What exactly is tennis elbow?
Epicondylitis is commonly referred to as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, or – my new favourite – mouse elbow (relating to computer mice, not Mickey). Considered an ‘overuse condition’, epicondylitis causes pain in either the inner or outer part of the elbow.
What are the causes of tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow (or epicondylitis) is caused by repeated contraction of the forearm causing tiny tears in the tendon that attaches to the elbow.
Let’s Talk About Healthy Breakfast!
Desperate to find a breakfast that isn’t a bowl of sugar but also doesn’t require a sous chief to prepare, I stumbled across quinoa puffs and came up with this super simple recipe.
The first meal of the day is an important one – we haven’t eaten for at least 10 hours and our digestive system is ready and raring to go. With the right food, we start the day clear headed, with lots of energy to get us to lunch (without the hangrys), sugar lows, and brain fog that comes with eating the standard packaged cereals.
Long-term stress and your immune Health
important, and we will talk more about them later in this article, but first I’d like to talk about how stress affects our immune health.
Endometriosis is a chronic women’s condition
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can not only cause severe pain felt in unpredictable places, but often comes on with severe fatigue, nausea, headaches and mood changes. It can be sudden, relentless and affect your day-to-day life. I know, sounds horrible, but there are things that can be done to help.
Post Partum Depression
Postpartum depression means depression after child birth and many women experience the ‘baby blues’ and feel sadness or an empty feeling after they give birth.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is not the ‘tingle’ you want waking you in the middle of the night. Sometimes called CTS, carpal tunnel syndrome can start as numbness and tingling…
TMJ pain
TMJ pain can be excruciating, and it’s even worse when you don’t know what’s causing it. You can experience, constant aching to severe pain, headaches, foggy/stuffy head, nerve pain, neck pain, difficulty eating, talking, and even focussing.
Italian Bone Broth
This Italian bone broth recipe has been in my family for countless generations. It's simple, delicious and super healthy. Nutrient-rich, stacked with essential vitamins (compounds our body can’t make, or make little of) and minerals. The key to this recipe is using meat with a bone and loading up on dark greens, after a few hours of cooking, the marrow of the bone and the nutrients from the dark greens leaks into the broth. Chinese medicines view on this Italian...
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