Autumn and Immunity
As the weather gets cooler and our bodies have to work a little harder to stay warm, they also have to work a little harder to fight off those autumn bugs. There are ways, however, in which we can assist in boosting our defence systems and immunity. These range from...
Change of Seasons
In Chinese medicine each of the seasons relates to a different element. Winter to water, Spring to wood, Summer to fire, and Autumn to metal. Each of these elements relates to a yin and a yang organ and their corresponding meridian systems within the body. This is...
The story of sleep.
According to healthdirect.gov.au, 30% of Australians experience insomnia at some point in their lives, although only 5% require professional treatment. Insomnia can last for a short time, or months, even years. Women and elderly people are more likely to suffer from...
TREATING CHILDREN WITH ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE
Children are full of yang (the energy that makes them grow and develop). We consider them fully physically developed by the age of 7 (girls) and 8 (boys). But as parents we know how easily they bring home sniffles and snotty noses and generously pass them on to us as...
Menopause – A Time of Change And New Opportunities
As our female bodies prepare for the transition of perimenopause to menopause (when the periods have stopped for more than 12 months), it’s important to be aware of many physical changes taking place. Before menopause when women are fertile, oestrogen is...
Hello September! Whats on this month at Safflower
HOORAY FOR FATHERS DAY! Yep it's time to say thanks to all the amazing dads out there and what better way to say thank you then a gift voucher for a acupuncture or massage treatment with one of our skilled therapists? Treatments are tailored toeach individual so you...
Let’s Spice Things Up!
Many of us are familiar with our spicy friend called ginger, but do you know just how potent this little rhizome is? Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, commonly known as fresh ginger, is native to the warm parts of Asia and is often added as pungent flavouring for soups,...
What’s Making Us Sick?
Chinese medicine theory was developed around 2000 years ago and is based on the understanding that the human body is not separate from the environment. By observing nature, the ancient Chinese were able to gain insight into the workings of the human body and how one...
Chinese Medicine Approach to Fertility
Fertility is described as the quality of being fertile and having the ability to conceive children. In Australia the rate of infertility seems to be on the rise with around one in six Australian couples of reproductive ages having difficulty conceiving. The causes of...
The Significance of Checking Pulse & Tongue
Those of you that are familiar with Chinese medicine know that we always check the tongue and pulse, but do you know why? Tongue and pulse are two of the most important diagnostic tools used in Chinese medicine. Whereas in...
Balancing the Emotions with Chinese Medicine
Emotional and mental wellbeing is an essential aspect of overall health. Stress can be considered one of the main causes of illness in the west, as our means of dealing with stressful situations is often to avoid and repress these seemingly negative emotions. ...
Make 2019 Your Happiest, Healthiest Year Yet.
Although some people view the new year as ‘just another day,’ it does signify the end of one chapter and the start of the next. A time to set goals, plan to reach milestones and put into action everything we wish to achieve in the coming year. In Chinese medicine,...
Heathy Tips For The Festive Season
Christmas bells are ringing as we prepare for another festive season. This time of year always seems to be the busiest and can often be very stressful and demanding. Here are some tips to keep you energised this season. Rest: We need plenty of rest in order to...
Living Well in the Modern Age
We are living in a time of rapidly evolving growth. As we become better educated we are learning to refine our lifestyles to live more harmoniously with each other and the planet that sustains us. Traditional Chinese medicine views the body as inseparable from the...
Medicinal Cannabis – What’s the story?
This is a snapshot of the event on Medicinal Cannabis presented by Associate Professor Kylie O’Brien from the National Institute of Integrative Medicine in Melbourne: Cannabis is a complex plant with over 400 chemical constituents. These include the cannabinoids,...
New GP service at Newhaven, Phillip Island
Safflower Chinese medicine clinic is pleased to now have a GP working alongside their Chinese Medicine practitioners. Dr Carol Head started in August and is loving working on Phillip island. Carol has been a GP for over thirty years and worked in a variety of...
Putting A Spring Back Into Your Step
While we haven’t seen the end of winter, spring is certainly on its way. The warmth of the sun is breathing life into us once again, birds are nesting, flowers are blooming, and we are beginning to awaken from the deep slumber brought on by the cold winter days – it’s...
East Marries West: Welcome Dr Carol Head at Safflower Clinic
Have you always wanted to speak to a GP who also embraces complementary medicine? Have you had laser acupuncture provided by a local GP before? And are you longing for a conventional doctor to have plenty of time for you to discuss all your health issues and...
Chinese Medicine For Arthritis
Rheumatological conditions like arthritis are commonly encountered in a Chinese medical clinic. This time of year many people experience a worsening of their condition and seek help from alternative therapies like acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Research has...
Living In Harmony With The Winter Season
The frost has arrived as winter descends upon us once again. Cold winds blow over the ocean, rain is plentiful, and firewood is stacked high. In Chinese medicine we know living in harmony with the seasons is paramount for a balanced and healthy life. So, what does...