Chinese Herbal Medicine: What Is It? To us in the Western hemisphere, Chinese Medicine appears to be shrouded in mystery. This is especially the case with Chinese herbal medicine. On hearing the term “Chinese medicine” our minds conjure up images of unusual and exotic herbs. Although these images may appear exciting, they are however not […] Read more

Stress: Are you feeling stressed? What Is Stress? From a psychological perspective, stress is considered to be a feeling of strain or pressure. The stress response can be due to factors which are real or even perceived. Stress is considered to be a part of everyday life. Stress can be beneficial. It helps us become […] Read more

Sciatica What is sciatica? Sciatica is a pain which runs down the posterior of each leg and originates in the lower back. The pathway of this pain follows the sciatic nerve and is caused by pressure triggering the nerve. This pain can also be felt in the hip and the buttocks. Usually only one leg […] Read more

Sinus Congestion & Sinus Pain   What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is simply an infection or inflammation of the sinuses. The main purpose of the sinus is to warm inhaled air before it reaches the lungs. The sinuses are located in the cheeks, forehead and behind the eyes. What Causes Sinusitis? The sinuses are lined with […] Read more

Twelve Divergent Channels The divergent acupuncture channels are aid to brach branch out from the primary acupuncture channels. Unlike the primary acupuncture channels, the divergent channels possess no acupuncture points. They are important because they make internal linkages which are not explained by the primary acupuncture channels. The functions of the twelve divergent channels are […] Read more