Chinese medicine works on the bodies’ energy, or qi, with herbal medicine, acupuncture and related therapies, to provide effective treatment for many acute and chronic ailments and provide drug-free pain relief, treating the underlying cause as well as symptoms of disease. It offers a holistic approach to the health of the body, mind and emotions, and by strengthening and enhancing normal body functions, assists in the prevention of disease, boosts the immune system and promotes a general sense of well-being.

Some examples of disorders successfully treated with Chinese medicine include:
~ Headache, migraines, stroke, neuralgia, allergies
~ Cardiovascular disorders i.e. blood pressure, fluid retention, circulation, muscle cramps
~ Respiratory conditions i.e. asthma, bronchitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, sore throat, common cold
~ Digestive disorders i.e. toothache, hiccough, ulcers, gastritis, colitis, diarrhoea, constipation
~ Urogenital disorders i.e. cystitis, prostatitis, urinary retention, nocturnal enuresis
~ Gynaecological and obstetric disorders i.e. PMT, menstrual disorders such as painful, heavy or irregular periods, hormonal disorders, menopause, prolapses, infertility, morning sickness
~ Skin conditions i.e. eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, herpes zoster, acne, scar tissue, hair loss
~ Musculoskeletal disorders and injuries i.e. osteoarthritis, sciatica, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, shoulder and neck pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sprained ankles and knees, bruises, torn ligaments and muscles
~ Psychological conditions i.e. depression, phobias, emotional, anxiety, addictions

This is based on the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association website www.acupuncture.org.