Acupuncture available at Brookvale.

The holiday season often brings with it a lot of indulgence—rich foods, sugary treats, and extra alcohol, which can lead to digestive discomfort. This is where Bao He Wan comes in, a traditional Chinese herbal formula specifically designed to address food stagnation, a common issue during times of overindulgence. If you’ve experienced bloating, reflux, nausea, […]

Can Acupuncture help a Hangover A hangover is a common consequence of overindulging in alcohol. Symptoms can last anywhere from a few hours to up to 24 hours, depending on the severity of the hangover and the individual’s health. While the symptoms are unpleasant, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers effective treatments, such as acupuncture, to […]

Overindulgence is something that often sneaks up on us during the Christmas and New Year season. Its so challenging to avoid the consecutive days of big feasts with rich foods, more alcohol than you may normally drink and the sweet treats! Its a combination of; volume of food and drink, types of food, eating it […]

In the Summer season, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dietary advice emphasises balancing the body's internal energy with the hot, yang-dominant climate. TCM Perspective on Seasonal Eating for Summer In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is associated with the Fire element, which governs the heart and small intestine. The season's yang energy is at its peak, […]

Supporting Men's Health Each November, Movember unites people worldwide to focus on men’s health issues, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. The movement, famous for the "Movember moustache," encourages open conversations around men’s health and empowers men to seek support for their physical and mental well-being. While the month is known for promoting […]

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.