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, primarily the parasympathetic nervous system " rest & digest". Acupuncture may also increasing endorphons " natural feel good".
Acupuncture is one of the few modalties which treat the emotions and the body simultaneously and naturally.
Patients often report a sense of relaxation/peace. This inturn may reduce and alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety and other stress related symptoms.
Pain Management
Chinese Medicine may reduce severity, duration and reoocurance of various symptoms such as pain. Various factors such as injury, repetive strain and genetics may cause bodily disharmony. Acupuncture specifically attempts to reduce pain and inflammation via restoring the bodies natural flow of qi.
Acupuncture may naturally reduce cytokines levels which may be responsible for pain. Acupuncture also may have anti inflammatory and analgesic effects via regulating the bodies central nervous system.
Acne, Anti Aging & Eczema Psoriasis
Chinese Medicine is wholistic and natural and may address the signs and symtpoms involved in skin complaints, while treating the root cause(s.) Often patients are suffering from an internal cause which manifests externally e.g eczema, acne etc. 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.
Also, acupuncture is great for reducing scars (acne and non acne related). Acupuncture may increase collagen in the face and repair and strnegthen muscle tissue and fascia on the face for additional anti aging.
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 medications 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 & Fatigue
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. underlying causes and lifestyle changes will be explored. Furthermore, poor sleep can lead to fatigue. Chinese Medicine addreses these issues wholistically.
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 may 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 duration of symptoms. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs may be prescibed at Northwood Clinic Near Lane Cove Sydney.