Moxibustion, or moxa, is an ancient healing practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves burning the herb mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) in conjunction with acupunctureto stimulate the acupoints. Moxa is particularly effective for treating patterns of deficiency, as often seen in the Kidney, Spleen, Qi, and Blood system.

Moxibustion, often referred to simply as moxa, is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) near or on the skin to stimulate acupuncture points and improve the flow of Qi (life energy) in the body. It has been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments, including pain, […]

October is recognised as Mental Health Month, with October 10th (today) marking World Mental Health Day. It’s a time to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and encourage people to ask for help and seek support. This is an issue that affects everyone, and taking steps to nurture it is just as important […]

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the different emotions are related to specific organs in the body. When the Qi is stuck, knotted or disrupted, emotions can be a tell-tale sign of where its stuck and where to begin treatment using Acupuncture or Chinese Herbal Medicine. TCM believes emotions like joy, anger, sadness, and fear directly […]

The Holistic Approach to Teen Skin Health: Chinese Herbal Medicine. Hello everyone, and thank you for joining me today. My name is Katika Funnell, and I am a Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioner based in Brookvale and Warriewood. If you found me through my post on the Northern Beaches Mums Group or through the Facebook Live […]

Acupuncture uses thin needles inserted into specific points on the body, may offer relief for cluster headache sufferers. While more research is needed specifically on acupuncture for cluster headaches, studies have shown that acupuncture can reduce the frequency and intensity of other types of headaches, including tension headaches and migraines.