How often do you poop? And why do we give a crap? Having just received a box of our favourite recycled toilet paper from Who Gives A Crap, we’re on a bit of a roll (pun intended) to write a … Continue reading
Colic, or the inconsolable crying and fussing of babies, can be unsettling for both children and parents alike. Of course all babies cry, but it is considered “problem crying” if it totals three hours a day or more, more than three … Continue reading
Do periods have to be painful? No! Periods do not have to be a pain, or painful. The female period is a natural fact of life and a necessity for reproduction and the survival of our human species. Then why … Continue reading
Traditional Chinese medicine pays close attention to the yearly seasonal changes and the effects they have on your health. Spring represents a time of growth, movement and change. Moving from the harsh features of winter into spring can be a … Continue reading
Finally we can wake and shake off the dregs of the cold damp winter. The arrival of spring brings warmer temperatures and less frost, the trees begin to bud and flower and the grass starts to grow. In Chinese medicine … Continue reading
Are you tired of feeling tired? Tired of not having enough energy to do all the things you have to do and more importantly want to do? The good news is we never tire of helping you feel better and Traditional … Continue reading
Have you ever walked into our clinic and been hit by a peculiar and unidentifiable herbal smell that made you think we smoke funny stuff in here? The truth is we kind of do ‘smoke’ funny stuff in here…It’s called moxa, … Continue reading
As a foreigner who moved to Melbourne partly because of what I perceive as a great climate, I’ve observed many Melbournians like to whine about winter and persistently deny that winter hits here once a year, every year! In spite … Continue reading
Menstrual cycle and mental health Despite recent studies that have found a correlation between mental health and the female menstrual cycle, conventional medicine still overlooks this connection when addressing mental health related issues. Women often suffer the rollercoaster ride of … Continue reading
Did you know you have ‘wind points’ at the back of your neck and at the base of your skull? This is usually not common knowledge. However, according to Traditional Chinese medicine these ‘wind points’ are commonly affected by over-exposure … Continue reading
Acne can be a hot topic….and the heat can certainly rise when worrying about how to get rid of acne! The dreaded pimples affect most teenagers to varying degrees and can be very annoying, to the point of causing distress. … Continue reading
As the seasons change, so do your health needs. With just a few small adjustments to your activity levels and food habits you can keep in tune with the seasonal changes and stay healthy and awesome through autumn. According to … Continue reading
Detox is certainly the buzz word for the beginning of the year. Throughout the summer we put our body through its paces with more rich food, alcohol and often less exercise. Come February we feel bloated, sluggish and foggy in … Continue reading
Let’s face it, some of us may overindulge this festive season! It would be lovely to think it won’t happen, but the team at Gardenvale Traditional Chinese Medicine like to be realistic and assume it will. So here are some basic tips … Continue reading
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It’s safe to say all of us have from time to time suffered some level of anxiety and stress, particularly at this time of the year. Trying to manage tasks before the year’s … Continue reading
Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Fructose Malabsorption Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and digestive complaints are difficult to treat from a Western medical perspective. Sufferers will commonly seek the help of complementary alternative health practitioners and solutions, in particular Chinese herbal medicine … Continue reading
Ever become unwell on day two of your holidays? Isn’t this the most annoying thing! It is ever so common to get a cold, stomach bug or other viral/bacterial infections while being on holiday. Patients frequently speak of not wanting to … Continue reading
Lingering Pathogen Chinese medicine has been talking about a concept called a ‘lingering pathogen’ for a long time. It applies when you haven’t been able to shake that cold and flu, or you have never felt well since getting that … Continue reading
Chinese medicine has an interesting approach to food and eating for better health… Continue reading