Sleep procrastination – what it is and what to do about it
We all accept the difficulties of getting out of bed in the morning – the all too familiar impulse to hit the snooze button, the
How early rising can help improve depression
Does getting up early help with depression? Waking up just an hour earlier may be able to reduce the risk of you developing depression by
The link between chronic pain and depression
Chronic pain is generally understood to be any persistent or intermittent pain that has been ongoing for more than 3 months, and can involve both
Acupuncture and your mental health
In Australia, it is estimated that over 45% of the population will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. And in any one year,
How to fight off a cold, naturally
The middle of winter in Melbourne is the height of cold and flu season, and here in the clinic we start seeing lots of patients
The benefits of Chinese cupping therapy
Popularised in the Western world by Olympic athletes, cupping therapy has a rich history in many cultures across the globe. Historians date its use back
4 simple ways to protect your immune system
Most of us are aware of the general things we can do to protect ourselves from picking up colds and flu – keeping warm and
4 tips from Chinese Medicine to help you sleep better
How to help insomnia Insomnia and sleep problems can be tricky things to deal with. Most people have tried the more common remedies for poor
Panic attacks – how to keep calm
What are panic attacks? Panic attacks are essentially short episodes of extremely intense anxiety. You can experience all the physical sensations of fear, which can