Understanding Acupuncture
Japanese Acupuncture and TCM
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Japanese Acupuncture is distinctly different in application from it’s 2nd cousin TCM. In response to a question posted on the http://worldacupuncture.com forum I am re running this blogpost in an effort to distinguish the difference in the application of Japanese Acupuncture and TCM. Although each of these styles has merit, Japanese Acupuncture is unique in [...]
Japanese Acupuncture may assist recovery from Glandular Fever
Sunday, October 4th, 2009Cameron presented in clinic about 4 weeks ago having been medically diagnosed as suffering from acute glandular fever. He was experiencing overwhelming lethargy, aching limbs, diabolically disturbed sleep pattern and severe headaches. This condition can derail an athletes career for anywhere between 3 to 12 months or more in some instances. Orthodox medicine usually recommends [...]
Japanese Acupuncture V Medical Acupuncture
Monday, June 29th, 2009I sent the following email to a student and colleague, you may be interested in their replies. Dear…….., Thought you might be interested to hear that I am receiving a number of reports about physio’s advertising acupuncture as distinct from dry needling. Also, you might be interested in this article. http://www.smh.com.au/national/acupuncture-gets-trial-in-casualty-20090625-cya5.html I wonder who is [...]
Effective Japanese Acupuncture Diagnostic Protocols
Sunday, June 14th, 2009Japanese Acupuncture diagnostic protocols can be incredibly effective in assisting to fine tune treatments to suit the individual patient and their current condition. There is no question in my mind that the most vital aspect of effective Traditional Japanese Acupuncture treatment is what we know it has the root treatment, the fundamental driver of successful [...]
How Acupuncture Works Part 001
Monday, April 27th, 2009G’Day from Down Under, I hope this post finds you well and happy. I definitely feel better after 2 1/2 hrs of surfing in the most delightful conditions, below you will find the beginnings of my explanation of the above question. This post is a copy of a recent newsletter sent to my patients, please [...]
Japanese Acupuncture, Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and Chemotherapy
Saturday, February 14th, 2009Greetings from Rainbow Bay on a Magnificent Summer Sunday morning, Even at 5am today (that is just light), the surf was crowded, whilst the waves are of significant of size and proportion, I find it somewhat difficult to enjoy the level of aggressive behavior required to snare and surf a wave when the surfers begin [...]
Exploring Acupuncture Part 2
Thursday, November 27th, 2008G’Day, This short video may help you to navigate your way through the 21st Century with less anxiety and stress. I have posted this video mainly for the benefit of my patients but I hope that all readers might benefit. This extremely simple breathing technique was taught to me some years ago by Qi Gong [...]
A Skeptic Doctor Endorses Acupuncture
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Post courtesy of Vitalis Skiauteris, Acupuncturist from Auckland, New Zealand specialising in acupuncture for infertility and IVF . Medical researcher Dr Shaun Holt used to belong to New Zealand skeptic society, an organisation known for being critical of acupuncture. Dr Holt reviewed a lot of research on natural medicine and as a result has changed [...]
Japanese Acupuncture for Health and Vitality
Sunday, September 21st, 2008Hello , I hope you and yours are enjoying good health and soaking up some of our new found spring warmth. Have you or do you know someone who has been suffering with or struggling to recover from a bout of the flu? If Traditional Japanese Acupuncture is effective for elite athletes under immense physical, [...]
Is There An Alternative To Painful Acupuncture Treatment?
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008When Is NO publicity Better Than Any Publicity? Perth, Australia ‚Äì Jelena Jankovic said on Wednesday that her body’s quick-fire healing reflex could see her through an upper hamstring injury suffered at the Hopman Cup. “I respond well to treatment,” said the 22-year-old ranked third in the world. “I certainly want to be at my [...]