Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture is gradually gaining popularity in the west.. The procedure which involves placing tiny thin needles in specific areas, is relatively painless and focuses on treating both internal health imbalances and external skin complaints. The aim is to stimulate groups of facial muscles to address skin…
Organised healing practices in China can be traced back to the Shang Dynasty (1600 BC- 1046 BC.) The Shang society believed that the spirits of their dead ancestors literally walked the earth alongside them and could act as guides for the living. As this was a mutually beneficial relationship, the Shang were very anxious…
The Nobel prize and a Chinese herbal medicine In 2015 the most prestigious prize in medicine was awarded to Dr. Youyou Tu, the head of a research team that discovered the powerful anti-malaria compound Artemisinin. She is the first person from mainland China to be awarded a Nobel prize. In giving her the prize, the Nobel…
Written By Ray Ford. In ancient Chinese culture Imperial court ministers were appointed to think about and manage different aspects of society. In Chinese medical thought, the different organs are analogous to ministers or officials: Lung is seen as the Prime Minister, Liver the General, Stomach the Minister of Granaries, etc. The Heart (HT) is…
The Spleen is similar in structure to a large lymph node about the size of a small fist and is positioned in the body at the upper left quadrant of the abdomen in the area of the 9th-11th rib. Western medicine describes the Spleen as an organ that is part of the lymphatic system…
Some of the earliest known use of Essential Oils dates back to Ancient China between 2697 – 2597 BC during the Huang dynasty. There are ancient Chinese Medicine texts which list essential oils and their benefits. The use of Essential Oils dates back not only through the history of Chinese Medicine…
In ancient Chinese culture Imperial court ministers were appointed to think about and manage different aspects of society. A summary of the Pericardium organ by Ray Ford.
Acupuncture relieves pain by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killing chemicals, by affecting the part of the brain that governs serotonin, a brain chemical involved with mood.
Many people want to try acupuncture but are initially put off by the price. In Sydney acupuncture can range from $60 – $100 and above for a regular treatment.