Dry needling vs acupuncture — what's the difference?
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Dr Karen Chan explains the differences between dry needling vs acupuncture, and how to find the right holistic or targeted treatment for your wellbeing.
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Can acupuncture help ease side effects of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments?
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Acupuncture has long been recognised for its therapeutic effects, and recent studies show its promising role in alleviating some of the side effects experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
Read MoreWhat's my chance of having a baby? This is the highest predictor of fertility success
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As an Adelaide acupuncturist working extensively in women’s health and fertility, I am very happy to have seen and worked with many women in their mid to late 40s who have achieved successful pregnancies and births.
Read MoreWays to boost your fertility: a natural approach
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As an Adelaide-based acupuncturist, I work a lot in women’s health and fertility - and I’m so happy to have helped hundreds of couples successfully fall pregnant.
Here I write about some tips and advice that I share to all my patients to help with their fertility journey…
Read More6 easy exercises for anxiety and stress relief – that you can do at your desk
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Feeling frazzled at work? Coming home exhausted and snappy? Stress has a huge impact on both our professional and personal life. Here are six videos showing easy exercises you can do for yourself at work, taking advantage of key acupressure points to stimulate your body and ease your mind in times of high stress or anxiety.
Read MoreWhy our bodies are like cars
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I often say that our body’s are like cars:
It needs a service every now and then to keep things running smoothly and to pick up/address any minor issues. If we leave it too long then we need a major service, or even a replacement…
Read MoreTop 12 tips for Low Back Pain
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As a physiotherapist and acupuncturist of over 20 years, one of the most common conditions I see is ‘Low Back Pain’. Pain from injuries (muscles/ligament strain/sprain, disc bulges, nerve impingements, ‘sciatica’, fractures), wear and tear/ arthritis, pregnancy, muscle imbalances, scoliosis and autoimmune conditions are just some to name a few.
The following tips are general tips for people with, or for prevention of low back pain…
Read MoreSleep- how much and are you getting enough?
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Did you know that up to 45% of the Australian population are having inadequate sleep (duration or quality)? 17% of people have reported falling asleep on the job; and 17% have reported not going to work due to poor sleep. There is a strong correlation to decreased work performance, with up to 30% making procedural errors due to lack of sleep (2016 Report to Sleep health Foundation, Adelaide).
We’ve all experienced sleep deprivation to some degree and felt the implications. Whether its moodiness, tiredness, inattention or incoordination. However, would you want your doctor performing life saving surgery or your accountant doing your income tax statements knowing they had minimal sleep? (Interestingly, medical error is the 3rd leading cause of death in US after heart disease and cancer!).
Read MoreHow to decrease stress and increase happiness
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Unfortunately I see stress and its impacts in every day life in the clinic all too often. Small amounts of stress can be stimulating, but extreme stress will drain us internally, and potentially manifest as symptoms. Headaches, migraines, muscle tension, chronic pain, recurrent injuries, digestive issues, insomnia, loss of libido, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, lack of motivation, lack of concentration, drug/alcohol abuse, increased blood pressure, fatigue, skin conditions...are all just some symptoms of STRESS.
