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Facial acupuncture using micro-needles can stimulate collagen production and reduce facial wrinkles. But how? The needles stimulate the body’s immune system and wound-healing mechanisms. As the acupuncture micro-needles penetrate the skin this causes micro-wounds and triggers an inflammatory reaction that begins a cascade of subsequent reactions. The skin’s nerve receptors and defence mechanisms sense these…
Frozen Shoulder (aka Adhesive Capsulitis) Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition typically characterised by pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. While the triggers which cause this debilitating inflammatory condition remain uncertain, its characteristic pain and stiffness can make simple daily tasks such as dressing, using a hair dryer, changing…
When I started my Chinese medicine training in 2000, I had already been working for 14 years in finance. I was 30, well travelled and I worked and played hard. While none of my female work colleagues were ‘ready’ to have kids most of my school friends had either started or literally finished their baby making. My…
In Australia more than 450,000 people are living with vision impairment or blindness (1) . About 1 in 7 Australians over the age of 50 have some evidence of macular degeneration (2) and, if you have diabetes there is a risk of diabetic retinopathy which increases the longer you have the disease. Of the 1.2 million Australians…
Epigenetics and Preconception Nutrition You may already know that good nutrition is really important during the preconception period for creating healthy eggs and sperm. You may also know that good nutrition is important for the health of your growing baby. But did you know that the food you eat prior to and during pregnancy influences…
Health is the most valuable asset we have and helping someone stay healthy or regain their health is literally the gift that keeps on giving. We have been asked several times by patients if they can ‘gift’ appointments to friends and family, so with this in mind we are excited to announce we are now…
We have already posted some information about the benefits of using acupuncture for pain management; but what about from recovering from a physical trauma – such as a sports injury? Forgot to properly align yourself when you last lifted weights? Didn’t warm-up before spending a couple of hours on the tennis court? Over did it…
Want to know a little bit more about whether Traditional Chinese Medicine can help with fallopian obstruction? In a study from 2014 researchers looked at the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs for clearing or minimizing obstructions in the fallopian tubes of women. 200 women with fallopian tube-related infertility were divided randomly into two groups:…
Urinary incontinence /leaking or weak bladder, or a lack of bladder control is not something people shout about yet it’s actually one of our major health concerns. It can prevent women from exercise, cause issues in their sex lives and can if unchecked, lead to discomfort and pelvic pain Diastalis Recti Abdominis is a major…
Why buying supplements from qualified practitioners at ben&biao rather than off the shelf is better for both your body and your wallet Do you know what you are actually buying? Any product that makes a specific claim on its label, for example, ‘pregnancy formula’, must be backed up by scientific trials (double blind, placebo controlled…