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What do we learn from our patients?
Reflections from clinical practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the consultation is never a one-way process. While patients come seeking guidance,...
Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS): Understanding Hypermobility, Symptoms, and Integrative Care
What is Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue conditions that affect the body’s collagen, the structural protein that provides strength and...
Bacterial and Viral Infections – Acupuncture and TCM Perspectives on Modern Challenges in the Bass Coast
Infections touch nearly everyone at some point in the year. Be it a flu outbreak, a digestive upset, or a lingering cough, they remind us of how closely our health is linked to the world around us....
Pain isn’t just local: Understanding Channels and Meridians in Acupuncture Bass Coast
Looking beyond the local spot When most people think about pain, they imagine a sore knee, a stiff neck, or an aching back. In Western medicine, pain is usually explained by what’s happening in the...
Safety and efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine
Many of our patients take several prescription and over-the-counter medications. This situation often causes a challenge for us, Chinese medicine (CM) practitioners. In 2017, 38% of Swiss people...
Hay fever Bass Coast
What is hay fever? Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to airborne substances such as pollen, dust mites, mould spores, or animal dander. While many people associate...
Insomnia Bass Coast
Sleep should be a sanctuary, but for many people across the Bass Coast region, it’s a nightly struggle. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, wake up too often, or feel unrested in the morning,...
Migraines Bass Coast
Migraines affect approximately 14% of people worldwide (around 1 billion individuals), disrupting daily life with intense pain and debilitating symptoms. While conventional treatments remain the...
Fibromyalgia Bass Coast
If you've heard the word "fibromyalgia" and wondered what it means, you're not alone. It's a condition that affects approximately 2–4% of the population, which translates to between 160 and 240...