Working in healthcare I treat a lot of chronic complaints and work with patients towards long term health goals. Sometimes during the course of treatment, or along the way towards achieving a goal, it can be easy to become dehumanised by the process. At these times, it may be helpful to remember you are not […]
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Using warmth to help injuries heal. In clinic I am often asked by patients what is the best way to help muscular or joint injury/pain at home. From a Chinese medicine viewpoint applying warmth to the area is the best way to promote healing and alleviate pain. This advice is often at odds with what […]
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Fight off the winter flu…MOXA style BOY! Autumn has well and truly set in today. With it’s cold chills and icy winds, this cool blast makes for excellent flu breeding territory. HOWEVER, did you know that moxibustion therapy can help to prevent cold and flu from even beginning? Scott tested this out for us today, […]
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QUICK FIRE ROUND WITH SCOTT STEPHENS For our last blog of musculoskeletal month we’re bringing you a quick fire question round with Scott Stephens, a resident practitioner (and occasional handyman!) of the MCM clinic since January 2015. Having also previously studied massage, Scott is particularly interested in relieving pain and treating sports injuries, back pain, […]
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How cold weather can be a real pain in the neck Neck pain is a common ailment seen in the clinic. It can be acute or chronic in nature, and can have a number of causes. Today I’m going to discuss a cause of neck pain which I see a lot of in the clinic: […]
Continue readingDistal Acupuncture for fast Pain Relief Pain is the number one reason most people are introduced to acupuncture as a therapy. Acupuncture has been used in pain management for centuries and continues to this day in modern China. Hospitals and acupuncture clinics are always effectively handling pain and creating management plans for individuals who are […]
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