Category: TCM Education & Research
Why Do I Feel Worse Before I Feel Better With Chinese Medicine Treatment?
Some patients notice symptoms briefly intensifying in the first one to two weeks of classical Chinese Medicine treatment. This is not a bad sign —… Read more →
How Does Pulse Diagnosis Work in Classical Chinese Medicine?
Pulse diagnosis in classical Chinese Medicine is not about measuring heart rate — it assesses the body’s circulatory dynamics, fluid balance, and organ system function… Read more →
Why Does My Chinese Medicine Practitioner Look at My Tongue at Every Visit?
Tongue inspection at every visit is not a formality — it is one of the most objective and rapidly-updating diagnostic tools in classical Chinese Medicine.… Read more →
What Is the Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling?
Both use a needle — but acupuncture and dry needling are fundamentally different in theory, point selection, and scope. Dry needling targets local muscle trigger… Read more →
Why Does My Chinese Medicine Practitioner Ask About My Sleep, Appetite and Bowels at Every Visit?
At every visit, Dr. Yang asks about sleep, morning hunger, bowel habits, urination, hand/foot temperature, and energy. These are not peripheral questions — they are… Read more →
Chinese Medicine vs Antihistamines for Hay Fever Perth
Perth’s spring pollen season drives thousands of residents to the pharmacy for antihistamines every year — but Zyrtec and Claratyne manage symptoms rather than addressing… Read more →
Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Medicine — Answered
After treating hundreds of Perth patients at Nature’s Chinese Medicine in Belmont, the same questions come up again and again. Here are the most common… Read more →
Medicare and Private Health for Acupuncture in Australia
One of the most practical questions before booking is whether you can claim your acupuncture treatment. For most patients with private health extras, the answer… Read more →
Online Consultations for Chinese Herbal Medicine Perth
Many Western Australians — those in regional areas, on FIFO rosters, or managing mobility challenges — find it impractical to attend regular clinic appointments. Telehealth… Read more →
What Is De Qi — The Sensation That Means Acupuncture Is Working
Most first-time acupuncture patients are surprised to feel something at the needle site beyond simple insertion — a dull, heavy, aching, or distending sensation that… Read more →