Northwood Clinic of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Lane Cove
"You! Are Your Own Best Medicine!" Dr Rebecca Dabscheck( TCM)
Conditions Treated By TCM
At Northwood Clinic
Various health conditions may be treated at Northwood Clinic of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Sydney Lane Cove.
Many of the conditions listed below have been recognised by the WHO as being treatable via acupuncture and/or chinese herbs.
Keep in mind, some conditions are not listed below but may be treated with Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Cosmetic Acupuncture and Gua Sha etc.
Dietary therapy and vitamin and supplemt advice also given if necessary.
Stress/Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health
Acupuncture often works via the activation of the central nervous system and can encourage the body into a more parasympathetic state of being " rest & digest". Acupuncture has also been reported to possibly increasing endorphons " natural feel good". This sense of well being which may be attained is known as the bodies "homeostatic state". Acupuncture intends to restore the natural 'flow of qi', while attempting to move and/or remove disharmony in the body naturally. Patients often report a sense of relaxation/peace in the mind, body and spirit. This inturn may reduce and alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression etc.
Pain Management
chinese medicine aims to reduce severity, duration and reoocurance of various symptoms such as pain and other forms of discomfort. Various factors such as lifestyle,injury, repetive strain and genetics may cause bodily dishamrony and pain. Acupuncture aims to encourage the flow and movement of qi and blood to run more smoothly, in order to reduce symptoms such as pain,inflammation.
Acupuncture may also have analgesic benefits and reduce cytokines levels which may be the cause of pain and discomfort. Acupuncture offers patients pain relief and relaxation to aching muscles and bones naturally. This mechanism is similiar to any stress in the body and/or central nervous system dsyregulation which may cause disease and signs and symptoms in patients.
Acne, Anti Aging & Eczema Psoriasis
Skin complaints may leave you lacking in confidence and feel just plain irriated and not that happy. Cream after cream not working? Is it an internal problem as well as external?. Many questions such as these can arise. Luckily, Chinese Medicine is wholistic,natural and can work to both alleviate signs and symtpoms involved in skin complaints, while treating the root causes. Dietary advice, acupuncture and possible chinese herbs may address these issues. Especially Cosmetic Acupuncture/.
Did you know, the needling itself may help skin care or topical treatments better penetrate deeper into the skin. This is great new for patients with eczema and dry skin and more.
Also, acupunctur is great for reducing scars (acne and non acne related).
Further more acupuncture may increase collagen in the face and repair and strnegthen muscle tissue and fascia on the face for additional anti aging.
Hello Glowie Skin
Natutal Alternative and Less Expensive and Pain Free Compared to Botox and Fillers
Hormonal Concerns e.g Menopause, Endometreosis
Hormones, are often a common complaint in many TCM Clinics. Chinese Medicine offers a natural, wholistic and more afforadable option to hormonal regulation whether it be a young teenager suffering from PCOS/PMOS, a busy Mother juggling work, kids and perimenopause or a couple looking into feritity treatments using alternative therapies.
Auto Immune and Gastric Complaints e.g weight loss, oedema, rosacae etc
Busy Lifestyles and lack of rest may be contributing factors for Auto Immune disorders. Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture may be used to address these issues for a more natural approach. Often medicatications such as corticosteroids may be prescribed which may cause additional side effects and not treat the root cause of conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances
sleep quality is an important part of good health. Chinese Medicine , particularly acupuncture, may be used to address sleep related issues and insomnia. Acupuncture activates the bodies own natural healing abilities. Stress may be a contributing cause of poor sleep.
Infertility and Pregnancy
Infertitilty and Pregnancy related issues can be addressed via Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs may be used as a complimentary/adjunct thereapy to IVF. Stress is often a common complaint expressed by patients before and during pregnancy, acupuncture may also help.
Cold/Flu and Sinus Complaints
Sinus complaints can be disruptive to everyday life and patients may suffer regardless of the season. Cold/Flu is more common during the winter months. Chinese Medicine addresses issues whollistically and at the root cause to reduce occurance,severity and duratinon of symptoms.