By Sihwan Jin

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments for vertigo have recently been in the news.Channel 7 News reported on a studyutilising a common Chinese herbal medicine formula in the treatment of vertigo with preliminary results suggesting that an effective pharmaceutical medication had been created using a Chinese herbal medicine formula. 

By Cassie Young

I have a fond childhood memory of observing my Por Por (grandma) walk through her self care routine. She worked physically hard on the farm during the day, then before dinner she would pamper herself with a bath, self massage, and gua sha, while drinking a warm soupy herbal tonic that was for 'good health and hot flushes'

By Sihwan Jin

My introduction to SAAM acupuncture began through a family TCM practitioner, a disciple of renowned Korean Medicine practitioner Master Kim. Intrigued by SAAM acupuncture's principles and effectiveness, as well as its understanding of the theoretical connection between the elements of Earth, Qi and the human body I found myself drawn deeper into its practice.

By Anna Boetto

Anna walks us through how Asian tradition and specifically Chinese medicine deals with the crucial period following childbirth, providing a week by week look at the healing foods that form the basis of 'The Golden Month'.

By Sihwan Jin

Sa Sang Medicine, rooted in the ancient wisdom of Korean traditional medicine, offers a distinctive approach to acupuncture and herbal medicine. Developed by the renowned scholar and physician Lee Je Ma, Sa Sang Medicine provides a holistic understanding of human health and well-being, focusing on individual constitutions and their unique characteristics.

By Ren Clavey

People often use the term 'raw herbs' when talking about Chinese medicine treatments, but what does this term actually mean? In this blog we take a look at some common questions such as what compounds are usually considered to be raw herbs, what is a herbal formula, what is a herbal decoction and how do raw herbs compare to other herbal treatments.

By Steven Clavey

In Chinese medicine, “women’s problems” are considered within the context of the whole body and its functioning. Chinese gynaecology addresses itself to the realm of “functional” disorder, a lack of coordination in the body which may not yet have damaged the body structurally. Endometriosis, for example, does not just happen overnight; it begins to develop long beforehand, and the signs of this development can be spotted in advance.

By Davina Mercuri

Chinese medicine dermatology sees the health of the skin as a reflection of the internal health of the body. In a consultation we don't only look at the skin but also ask questions regarding the health and functioning of the body, check your tongue and take your pulse. This information provides us with a holistic understanding of the mechanisms causing the disease and allows us to tailor a treatment specifically for the individual and their condition.