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Traditional Chinese medicine places digestion at the heart of wellbeing. Learn how TCM theory describes the Spleen and Stomach, and how acupuncture, herbs and diet are traditionally used as a complement to medical care.

Chinese medicine has long linked emotional states with overall balance. Explore the traditional view alongside simple daily habits for a calmer, more positive mood, from Lane Cove Acupuncture.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), also known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder that affects the digestive system and causes disruptive symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be managed through diet, lifestyle changes, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and herbal remedies. 

In traditional Chinese medicine, the heart and small intestine work as a pair under the Fire element. Here is how TCM theory describes their roles, their signs of imbalance and everyday support.

The resting time during acupuncture is a natural moment for slow breathing and visualisation. Learn a simple guided practice you can use on the table and at home.

If you keep promising yourself you will stay patient and then lose your cool anyway, the missing piece may not be discipline. It may be the amount of stress you are carrying into each day.

Traditional Chinese medicine places the Spleen and Stomach at the centre of digestion. Learn how fermented foods are viewed in this tradition and how to include them thoughtfully.

Thinking about acupuncture while trying to conceive or during IVF? Here is what a typical session involves, how it is understood in traditional Chinese medicine, and how it can sit alongside your medical care.

Moxibustion is often offered as part of an acupuncture appointment. Learn how the two are combined, how moxa is traditionally used in women's health, and the precautions to discuss first.