G‚Äôday from downunda, Yesterday was my first day back in clinic after an unusually sedentary break of almost 3 weeks. Amongst my patients for the day was Leroy whom I treat every three weeks. Leroy has been receiving treatment for a number of years. He had previously suffered from chronic fatigue … [Read more...]
Traditional Acupuncture Provides Pilot with Welcome Relief from Tinnitus
December 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Glen is a senior pilot with Qantas and has been flying for more than a quarter of a century. He enjoys robust health, a rewarding career and a loving family. The only blip on Glenn's radar is an insidious condition known as Tinnitus (ringing in the ears). For several years the ringing in Glen‚Äôs … [Read more...]
Now For Something Completely Different
December 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
One very comfortable and relaxed angel, gotta love that superficial needling! … [Read more...]
Traditional Acupuncturist Responds To Patient’s Praise.
December 12, 2007 By Leave a Comment
G'day good reader, I received this email from one of my patients the other day and spent some time drafting an appropriate reply. Hope it is helpful. Thanks Alan - You are truly amazing and very gifted. I am blessed to have discovered your talents. Look fwd to my treatment nxt Wed - see you @ … [Read more...]
The Needling of Zuzanli St36
December 7, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Hi, Thanks for dropping by, I hope this post might be of some benefit to you in clinical practice. The following diatribe was written in response to a post on the http://www.acupuncture.com.au forum regarding the depth of needling required to elicit an effective response from the point Zusanli … [Read more...]
Positive Response to Email Sent to Acupuncture Clients
December 6, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Hello, Hope all is well in your world. I have just sent my clinic newsletter to my email friendly clients and thought it might be interesting to post some of the replies the I have received as a result. 'Good to see that you are taking the longer break, Alan. Enjoy the party and have a safe and … [Read more...]
Traditional Acupuncture Resolves Diarrhea and Fatigue Overnight
December 5, 2007 By Leave a Comment
My daughter came to see me in clinic the other week suffering from acute diarrhea, nausea and overwhelming fatigue. Why would a very experienced nurse consider acupuncture for such maladies? 4 good reasons, in this instance conventional medication had little therapeutic effect on her condition, … [Read more...]
Acupuncture for Life Threatening Liver Disease.
December 2, 2007 By 6 Comments
G'day, Some 10 days ago I had a client present in clinic with quite severe right hypochondriac pain. The day before they had been subjected to an ultrasound examination that required the firm placement of a metal sensor throughout the area. My client felt rather ginger after the examination and … [Read more...]
Braxton Hicks Patient Responds Well to Acupuncture Treatment
November 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Regarding the patient who was the subject of my post on November 22nd. She was experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions and severe bleeding five weeks premature to the expected birth date of her 2nd baby. Tonification of the kidney meridian and importantly, in such an energetically delicate … [Read more...]
Acupuncture V Rice Grain Moxibustion in the Treatment of Mild Anxiety
November 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
In reply to Adam's comment about my post yesterday, ‚ÄòIn regards to your article about the treatment of anxiety with a LU deficient/ LV excess presentation: why did you needle GV 10 and not use rice grain on it. I am assuming the associated point was tender on palpation and I thought rice grain is … [Read more...]
