Herbal Medicine: Doesn’t That Taste Bad? When Chinese Medicine is dispensed, multiple herbs are combined together to create a formula. This will usually involve around 10 to 12 different herbs. Each herb has it own flavor, and the taste of the decoction, will evidently depend on which herbs are included in the formula. Given the […] Read more

Psoriasis Psoriasis is a skin condition which is caused by inflammation. The skin visually appears as being red, flaky and crusty with silvery scales. It can easily fall of the body leaving a red translucent film of skin which may have spot bleeding. Psoriasis most commonly appears in small patches on the scalp, face, lower […] Read more

Moxibustion Moxibustion is a traditional tool used in Chinese Medicine. It is often used in conjunction with acupuncture. It is a process which involves the burning of a herb in order to heat up an acupuncture needle whilst it remains in situ. It can also be used to heat up an area of the skin […] Read more

Acupuncture: Doesn’t That hurt? I am of the opinion that the word “needle” creates negative attitudes towards acupuncture. Yes, I am aware we do use needles, and there is no escaping that fact. Those who have not received acupuncture however have a tendency to presume some things which are not quite right. The most basic […] Read more

Stress Hormones Researchers have discovered that acupuncture may be an effective treatment for chronic stress. This investigation is still in a preliminary stage since the treatment involved electroacupuncture on lab rats. Electroacupuncture involves running a light electrical current between two acupuncture needles whist they remain in situ. The acupoint used in this study was Stomach […] Read more

Acupuncture: What is it? Chinese herbal medicine theory says there are channels (or meridians) of energy which circulate around the body. This is done mostly at a superficial depth and it follows a continuous closed loop circuit. This closed loop consists of multiple channels which are not only connected end by end, but by a […] Read more

What Happens in an Acupuncture Session? Acupuncture sessions at Meridian Healing Centre are delivered with an eye for detail and quality. Each session is preceded by a consultation to assist a diagnosis and treatment plan according to Chinese medicine theory. A consultation is necessary irrespective of whether you will be receiving an acupuncture or if […] Read more

Health Fund Rebates: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine In Australia, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are now registered medical professions. They are both regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. A benefit of national registration is that all registered practitioners are recognised by all health funds. Each health fund and their respective levels of cover. […] Read more

THE THEORY OF FRONT MU ACUPUNCTURE POINTS There are believed to be twelve front mu acupuncture points. They are said to be located on the chest or the abdomen. Like the back shu acupuncture points, they too are paired with zang or fu. They are located almost directly opposite to the back shu acupuncture points […] Read more

THE THEORY OF BACK SHU ACUPUNCTURE POINTS There are believed to be twelve back shu acupuncture points. Each of these acupuncture points are said to elated to one of the zangfu. As their name suggests, they are acupuncture points which are located on the back. More specifically, they are located on the urinary bladder channel […] Read more