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 ... Read More
Tai Chi for Osteoporosis
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 ... Read More
Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture better than Clomifene for Fertility
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 ... Read More
Acupuncture for 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, ... Read More
Chinese Herbs for Fever and Malaria
There are many causes of fever and it is a symptom associated with diseases including malaria and post viral fatigue. Chinese text books dating back to 200 BC discussed ... Read More
Acupuncture and PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome known as PCOS can affect up to 10 % of women and is a major cause of ovulation related infertility. Other symptoms associated with the problem ... Read More
FAQ Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation
Many patients contact The Acupuncture Clinic - Hastings with questions about Cosmetic Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation. Heiko Lade lecturer in cosmetic acupuncture ... Read More
Introduction to Cosmetic Acupuncture
The earliest textbooks on acupuncture dating back over 2000 years discussed the cause of wrinkles according to traditional Chinese medical theory. The body has energy ... Read More
Chinese Herbs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not actually a disease but a classification of symptoms grouped together so that it could be called something by the medical profession. ... Read More