By Katika Funnell - Acupuncturist Despite Doctors of Medicine discouraging the use of any supplements, herbs or complementary medicine (CAM) in regards to Cancer, you do have a choice. I'm not advocating using one OR the other, but using the best of BOTH worlds. My inspiration for this article is a recent seminar by Professor […]

Menopause & Traditional Chinese Medicine Ms G came in presenting with Hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia and spontaneous sweating around her torso. Uncomfortable & embarrassing, she dreaded having a flush in front of clients or work colleagues because they were unpredictable. She had heard through friends the success of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and knew […]

Constipation: Embarrassing Topic? Or necessary to discuss? It’s not really a popular conversation topic, but studies show that many Australians are not talking about Constipation and suffering in silence. Importance needs to be placed on this daily function, no matter how embarrassing, because it’s such a crucial part of our health and wellbeing – It’s […]

Your Headache could be telling you more than you think. When they’re mild, headaches or migraines can just be an annoyance in the background. At their worst, they can be excruciating, drain your energy levels, leave you bed-ridden and incapacitated. Some people find side effects of strong medications uncomfortable or take many paracetamol in a […]

Genetic Testing: Want better wellness? Know thyself (genetically!). So you are serious about getting healthy. You take the correct supplements, have a rigorous weekly exercise regime, have a healthy diet and get a good night’s sleep. Yet you don’t feel as well as you think you should. You have low to moderate energy levels, you […]

MANAGING FIBROMYALGIA: IS IT POSSIBLE? Fibromyalgia is a condition that can lead to serious daily pain. Some sufferers may find it difficult to even do everyday tasks. Management of fibromyalgia might seem like a daunting task. However, it is possible.  Here, we will tell sufferers of fibromyalgia just how managing their condition is possible. We […]