Gardenvale Traditional Chinese Medicine
Health Care in Bayside

Chinese medicine practitioner services: acupuncture, ear candling, lymphatic drainage massage, moxibustion, cupping, remedial massage, chinese herbal medicine, diet & lifestyle advice christina is part of the team at the contemporary gardenvale traditional chinese medicine clinic. Just to mention a few. Each treatment is individually prescribed and generally involves one or more of the above mentioned treatment techniques, such as acupuncture, massage and chinese herbal medicine. Chinese medicine can be appropriate in the treatment of a wide range of disorders and complaints ranging from musculoskeletal aches and pains, chronic fatigue, headaches, common colds and flus, insomnia, mental disorders, infertility, menstrual problems, to digestive issues, and skin problems such as eczema. By considering a person and their health in the context of their environment, and lifestyle, history, and through detailed diagnosis the "root" of an illness or complaint is addressed leading to more sustainable health and wellbeing for clients. Chinese medicine offers a different approach to mainstream healthcare. She is a registered & professional chinese medicine practitioner who provides individualised and comprehensive health care for the whole family. To make a booking or for further enquiries please contact christina at gardenvale traditional chinese medicine.

Conventional Chinese Medicine (LCM) is an ancient health system. It views the body as a holistic system of balance. According to LCM, the origin of disease or ill health is due to an imbalance which occurs in the body due to environmental influences or inner stress. The origins of LCM stem from the Maoist philosophy which involves the concept of Yin and Yang and the interaction between a person and their environment. The balance of Yin and Yang can be related to the human body in many ways. Yang represents qualities such as movement, heat and day time. Yin is the opposite, cool, rest and night. In the body Yin represents qualities such as rest, passiveness or recuperation. As Yin is cool, our bodies cool down while we sleep and our organs rest. If the metabolism is overactive symptoms such as getting warm at night will occur which means the body’s yin and yang are imbalanced. Having impartial received a box of our favorite recycled toilet paper from Who Gives A Crap, we’re on a bit of a roll (pun intended) to write a blog about shit. So let’s get to the bottom of why we present a crap about YOUR crap, and why paying attention to your toilet visits is advisable. As doctors of Chinese medicine working in a busy clinic we address clients’ digestive and bowel issues more regularly and frequently than maximum people go to the toilet! So frivolous jokes and puns aside, let’s actually get grave about your crap! Maximum people feel a bit squirmish and embarrassed talking about their bowel movements. Keep in mind, digestion and going to the toilet is instinctive and something we ALL have to do, preferably on a regular basis. How often should you be going to the toilet? And what should your stools be like? This is due to the chemical reaction that occurs when good bacteria in your body breaks down your waste products. The key is to receive note of ANY changes to the regularity, shape, color, and smell of your stools, as well as any discomfort or pain associated with going to the toilet, or not being capable to go to the toilet. Changes to your bowel movements could indicate a medical condition, some of which can be quite grave like bowel cancer and colitis. If you experience one or more of the above mentioned symptoms for more than a couple of days, on a frequent basis or lengthy term we highly recommend you do something about it. In other words, don’t disregard changes but take your shit seriously! Chinese medicine treatments, including acupuncture, herbs and dietary advice can be effective in helping relieve many complaints related to digestion and bowel movements.