 Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterised by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, insomnia can lead to a range of health issues, including fatigue, mood disturbances, and impaired cognitive function. While conventional treatments often focus on medications, acupuncture has emerged as a promising alternative or complementary therapy for improving sleep quality. This blog post delves into how acupuncture can help alleviate insomnia, supported by recent research findings.
 In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a remarkable medical advancement that offers hope to many couples facing fertility challenges. However, the journey through IVF can be emotionally and physically demanding. Acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has gained attention for its potential to enhance the success of IVF treatments. This comprehensive guide explores the role of acupuncture in supporting IVF, backed by recent research findings.
 Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, affects millions of people around the world, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and itchy eyes. While many individuals turn to antihistamines and other medications for relief, acupuncture has gained attention as a promising alternative or complementary therapy. This blog post explores how acupuncture can effectively manage allergic rhinitis, backed by recent research evidence.
 In today's fast-paced world, stress is a common experience for most of us. Whether stemming from work, relationships, or daily responsibilities, chronic stress can lead to a myriad of health problems, including anxiety, depression, and physical ailments.
While various methods exist to manage stress, acupuncture offers a effective and holistic approach that is increasingly backed by science. Acupuncture has been extensively studied for its potential benefits in stress relief, with a growing body of evidence supporting its effectiveness. This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of how acupuncture can help alleviate stress, supported by recent research findings.
COVID-19: Separating Fact from Fiction, and an Integrative Approach to your Health - GROUP WEBINAR16/4/2020
I proudly collaborated with Dr Orit Holtzman (PhD), Functional Medicine Doctor, and Ruth Mayroz (TCM), to create this interactive webinar that you can now view for free!  In this 90 minute webinar, we discussed:
In my latest Facebook Live video, I discuss how acupuncture may play a role in helping pregnant women prepare for their upcoming birth.  Click on the image to watch Angie's Facebook Live video - acupuncture may help with optimal birth preparation. Anxiety is very common – in fact, it is the most common mental health condition in Australia. On average, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in our country report experiencing anxiety at some point in their lives; and 1 in 7 people will be diagnosed with a clinical anxiety disorder in any given year (1). There are 13 different sub-classifications of anxiety disorders listed in the medical literature, encompassing a wide range of physical, emotional and mental symptoms. It is a complex and pervasive condition that can have a dramatic impact on people's quality of life, and is generally treated using medication. Acupuncture has been proposed as a positive therapeutic intervention that can reduce measurable levels of anxiety, and the research in this field is growing by the day. In this blog post I'd like to summarise some of the best research and discuss the benefits and risks of considering acupuncture as part of your therapeutic repertoire.  “So....does acupuncture actually work?”
Believe it or not, as an acupuncturist I do get asked this question a fair bit. Having devoted the last 13 years to the study and practice of acupuncture, it might prompt a bit of existential angst in me if I had any doubt over the amazing capabilities of my chosen profession! If I didn't think it worked, I certainly would not still be in practice. Needless to say, I have no doubt in the ability of acupuncture to 'work' and that is why I continue to study, practice and admire it's effects in all their glory. However, of course I understand the need for people to have scientific evidence of acupuncture's claims, and I also enjoy reading all the current research in the area. So I was very excited to read about “The Acupuncture Evidence Project” (2017), an extensive systematic review of acupuncture research which examined over 1000 clinical trials worldwide, and I would like to summarise it for you in this post. Acupuncture, in the last few decades, has become the focus of extensive scientific research and innumerable clinical trials with regards to its effects on improving fertility, both naturally and in conjunction with IVF. The majority of evidence demonstrates that acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can significantly improve a couple's chances of conceiving as well as sustaining a healthy viable pregnancy to full term. But the million dollar question is – how?
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