Reflections and insights from clinical practice, research and more than 25 years in Chinese medicine. Here I share perspectives on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, patient care, case reporting, practitioner development, and the evolving relationship between clinical practice and research.
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. Whether it’s a flu wave, a stomach bug, or a persistent cough, infectious diseases have become constant companions […]
What are anxiety and panic disorders? Anxiety and panic disorders are severe mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health issues, affecting an estimated 264 million people globally. These afflictions can manifest as excessive fear, worry, or nervousness, […]
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 (over 15 years old) took medication every week. According to Frontiers in Pharmacology, this number increases annually. In Australia, an estimated nine million people (35% of the […]
AI is Hot Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic right now and a rapidly growing area. ChatGPT (a language tool) attracted over one million users in the first five days after it launched late last year. How does AI fit in the context of Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM)? How does AI improve the practice […]
Leaving university with a brand-new degree and a coffer full of new tools is an exciting moment for a new Chinese medicine graduate. But it’s equally daunting as we realise that the time has come to stand on our own two feet.
To transition from being a student to a practitioner is not an easy task in the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. This article is based on conversations with students before the current circumstances.
According to Health Direct, 30% of Australians experience insomnia at some point in their lives, although only 5% require professional treatment. Insomnia can last for a short time, or months, even years.
One of the questions, I get asked a lot is, what herbs do you use? And most often I say ‘’Tailored liquid extracts, because
As Chinese medicine practitioner, we are very much physical therapists as most would predominantly apply acupuncture as physical therapy. But as Chinese medicine practitioners, we also hear about our patient’s emotions and psychological states, their stresses and challenges in life.
As practitioners in private practice, we must embrace marketing to reach potential patients and to let them know where to find us. Marketing really is all about making a connection and building a bridge.