Acupuncture for Twitching Eyes

Twitching Eyes

Eye twitching when it is severe can even cause the eyes to stay closed and the common western medical treatment is to use anticonvulsive drug therapy. Medication such as Benzhexol Hydrochloride and Baclofen are example medications used to treat this problem. The problem with using these medications ... Continue Reading >>

Acupuncture for Constipation

Constipation

It is often asked how does acupuncture help for constipation. Many patients inquire isn't that a dietary problem?  Constipation can affect up to 30% of people to some degree and is generally referred to as a symptom as opposed to being an actual disease. Sometimes it may be a symptom of ... Continue Reading >>

Acupuncture for Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless Legs

Restless Legs Syndrome can severely affect up to 3% of the population.  Some people describe the feeling of the  legs being itchy or feeling like a forced pulling sensation of the legs. It appears at night and prevents people from falling asleep and hence may lead to fatigue during the day time. ... Continue Reading >>

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis

Tai Chi Master

Osteoporosis is a process of the gradual aging process where the density and quality of bone deteriorates which can then lead to fractures.  In New Zealand alone it is estimated that at least 3000 people a year obtain hip fractures as a result of osteoporosis and sadly about a quarter of these ... Continue Reading >>

Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture better than Clomifene for Fertility

acupuncture better than drugs

Research has now confirmed that acupuncture is more effective than the most popular fertility drug clomifene.  Clomifene has been used for about 50 years  and acupuncture has been used for about 2050 years.  The pharmaceutical company Sanofi  has made multi millions from this medicine being ... Continue Reading >>

Acupuncture for Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps

A menstrual cramp in medical terminology is called dysmenorrhea and is commonly referred to as period pain. The type of pain can be described as throbbing, sharp, dull, heavy or even burning pain. The problem may be complicated with abnormal blood loss and sometimes the pain is caused by the ... Continue Reading >>