Category: General Health
Afternoon Energy Crash — What TCM Says About the 3pm Slump
Why You Crash at 3pm — The Post-Digestive Qi Depletion Mechanism The 3pm slump — the wave of exhaustion that hits like clockwork every afternoon,… Read more →
Thinning Hair and Hair Loss — Chinese Medicine’s Approach
Thinning hair—whether generalised shedding, receding hairline, or diffuse thinning—causes significant distress for Perth patients. Classical Chinese Medicine views hair as the “surplus” of Blood and… Read more →
Dry Eyes and Dry Mouth — TCM’s Systemic View
Persistent dry eyes and dry mouth—the gritty sensation, difficulty wearing contacts, needing water constantly, the thick tongue feeling—significantly impact quality of life. Whether from Sjögren’s… Read more →
Frequent Urination at Night — What Chinese Medicine Can Do
Waking 2–4 times a night to urinate—disrupting sleep, leaving you exhausted, and reshaping your whole day—reflects a specific pattern recognised in classical Chinese medicine. Unlike… Read more →
Cold Feet at Night — Why Warming Them Doesn’t Help Long-Term
Why Your Feet Are Cold at Night Cold feet at night are a symptom Classical Chinese Medicine takes very seriously as a reflection of the… Read more →
Chronic Constipation — Beyond Fibre and Laxatives
Can acupuncture alone fix constipation, or do I always need herbs? Acupuncture stimulates bowel motility; herbs restore the Spleen’s capacity to metabolise and push. Most… Read more →
Dizziness and Lightheadedness — A TCM Approach
How is TCM dizziness treatment different from vestibular physiotherapy? Vestibular physio retrains the brain to tolerate dizziness; TCM removes the cause of dizziness. They work… Read more →
Bloating After Every Meal — What Chinese Medicine Finds
Pattern 1: Cold-Damp in the Middle Jiao Signature: Bloating + looser stools; feels worse after cold drinks; craves warmth Root: Spleen Yang weakened; cannot generate… Read more →
Why Am I Always Cold? Chinese Medicine Explains Cold Intolerance
Putting on a jumper while everyone else is comfortable, needing extra blankets through Perth’s mild winters, waking to feet that never quite warm — feeling… Read more →
Why Am I Always Tired? A TCM Explanation for Perth Patients
Why Am I Always Tired? A TCM Explanation for Perth Patients “I’m always tired” is the most common complaint heard at acupuncture clinics across Perth.… Read more →