Chinese medicine and Mouth Ulcers
Who hasn’t had one of those nasty little burning wounds on your gums, the inside of the cheeks or the tongue? Typically, they are canker...
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Farida's TCM
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
Acupuncture and Moxa
Recently, I have seen an increase in clinic visits from patients suffering with joint pain, mainly stiff shoulders and necks, but also...
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Farida's TCM
- Aug 8, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese medicine and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
CTS happens when the median nerve that feeds your fingers (first three + half of the ring finger) gets compressed or even pinched by the...
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Farida's TCM
- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese medicine and ADHD
More and more children but also adults are being diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder). ADHD is an umbrella...
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Farida's TCM
- Jul 25, 2022
- 1 min
Acupuncture and Frozen Shoulder
Just now in winter, I have seen a big increase in patients coming in with frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder, also called ‘adhesive...
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Farida's TCM
- Jul 19, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese medicine and Cough
Of course, in Chinese medicine (CM), cough is related to the Lungs. But cough in CM can have several causes and approached differently...
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Farida's TCM
- Jul 11, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese medicine and Anxiety
Anxiety is that disquieting, nagging feeling that permanently lurks in the back of your mind, that keeps you up at night and stops you...
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Farida's TCM
- Jul 4, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese medicine and the root cause of illness
The most important part of diagnosis is to understand the origin of any illness and treat it while calming down the symptoms. For...
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Farida's TCM
- Jun 27, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese medicine and Sour Taste
.. and this is meant quite literally. While ‘being sour’ has a definite negative ring to it, sour foods and drinks can lift your mood....
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Farida's TCM
- Jun 20, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese Medicine and Winter Solstice
Tomorrow is winter solstice in Australia – the shortest day and longest night of the year. While we may miss the sun, these days can be...
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Farida's TCM
- Jun 13, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese medicine and Ovulation Pain
Most women are familiar with discomfort or pain during their period. Even symptoms in the days leading to the period – PMS, pre-menstrual...
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Farida's TCM
- May 30, 2022
- 1 min
Acupuncture’s Lowest Point at the Bottom of Your Feet (Kidney 1)
Our feet are the foundation we stand on, they carry our whole weight. Kidney 1 is the opposing point to the one on top of your head....
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Farida's TCM
- May 23, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese medicine and Stomach Pain
Many things can cause occasional or even persistent stomach pain. In Chinese medicine, a clear analysis is crucial in order to promote...
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Farida's TCM
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese Medicine and the Common Cold
While in Western medicine a Cold only differs by its severity – basically stating how miserable you felt (feel free to exaggerate for...
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Farida's TCM
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
Acupuncture Points – Large Intestine 11 – the ‘Fridge Point’
This point is located at the outer edge of your elbow crease. It is a great cooling point of the body indicated for sore throat, fevers,...
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Farida's TCM
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
That Time of the Year Again ..
Now that the nights have become quite chilly again with days still in their low 20s, it is important to become more diligent about proper...
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Farida's TCM
- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Easter Greetings
A Happy and Healthy Easter from TCM Acupuncture Perth! ❤️
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Farida's TCM
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese medicine and the dreaded Bowel questions ..
Of course, we all would rather discuss cute pictures of cats and dogs, but - why do I keep asking about bowel movements??! Bowels are a...
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Farida's TCM
- Apr 4, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese Medicine – What’s in a Formula
Often, new patients come to me with one single Chinese herb that they bought, based on an article they read or a friend’s recommendation....
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Farida's TCM
- Mar 28, 2022
- 1 min
Clenching or Grinding your Teeth
As always, first see if there might be a physiological reason, such as an incorrect bite or a missing tooth. Sleep apnoea is another...
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