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Sustain Health

Searching for better health? Sustain Health is a modern multidisciplinary clinic offering Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine & Chiropractics

Sustain Health is a multidisciplinary, holistic and natural wellness clinic located in South Melbourne, Australia. We believe good medicine is about looking at the whole being, treating the person and keeping them well. We view each patient as an individual affected by their unique lifestyle, diet, environment, emotions and attitude. Every individual's health needs a tailored approach to achieve b

etter and sustainable medical solutions. Sustain Health currently offers its clients:

* Fertility
* IVF Support
* Acupuncture
* Chinese Medicine
* Chiropractic

We always promote the body's own healing ability without the use of pharmaceuticals, surgical procedures or other invasive methods. We look forward to working with you to help resolve your medical and health issues and provide you with a total healing experience. To book an appointment please call 1300 432 639 or book online via: www.SustainHealth.com.au

23/07/2025

✨ Sagging Skin? Your Body Might Be Trying to Tell You Something…

(And it’s not just about age 👀)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, sagging skin, droopy cheeks, jawline, or eyelids isn’t just a cosmetic concern

It’s a sign your Qi might be sinking

🫣 Yep, when your Spleen Qi is weak, it can’t hold things up… and gravity takes over

Here’s what could be behind the droop:

⚖️ Spleen Qi Deficiency - your body’s natural “lifting force” is tired
🔥 Kidney Jing decline - your anti-aging reserves are running low
💉 Liver Blood deficiency - leaving your skin dry, pale & saggy

But the good news?

🌿 TCM has ways to naturally lift, tone, and firm the face.

✔️ Facial acupuncture
✔️ Blood and Qi-boosting herbs
✔️ Gua Sha + lifestyle tweaks

💡 In TCM, we don’t just chase symptoms.
We recharge your inner vitality so your skin lifts from within.

✨ Uplift your Qi… and your face will follow.

22/07/2025

🐾 Can Animals Really Sense Your Energy?

Yes and they often do it better than we can

Ever notice how your pet just knows when you’re feeling down and suddenly they won’t leave your side?

That is not coincidence

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi (vital energy) flows through all living beings. That includes your furry friends

Animals are naturally attuned to subtle shifts in energy.
Ever notice how they…

🐶 Cuddle your belly when you’re anxious?
🐱 Sleep by your feet when you’re tired?
🐕‍🦺 Lick or nudge sore joints?

They’re drawn to areas of weak or blocked Qi helping you heal with their calming presence

Has your pet ever sensed something was off before you did? 🐾👇

21/07/2025

🤔 Did You Know?

Tamarind juice is a natural way to quench thirst and reduce internal heat - perfect for those hot, restless days.

Tamarind isn’t just a tangy fruit, it’s been used for centuries in traditional medicine to aid digestion, cool the body, and fight inflammation! 🌿🔥

Packed with:

✅ Antioxidants
✅ Vitamin C
✅ Natural laxatives
✅ Heart-healthy minerals

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, its sour flavor is linked to the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, helping regulate Qi and support detoxification. 🧠💚

16/07/2025

Feeling tight, tense, or stiff?

Here Are the Top 3 Stretches Chiropractors Swear By and They Take Less Than 5 Minutes a Day:

𝟏. 𝐂𝐚𝐭-𝐂𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡

Great for: Spine mobility & releasing back tension

How to do it:

- Start on all fours, hands under shoulders, knees under hips
- Inhale: Arch your back, lift your head and tailbone (Cow)
- Exhale: Round your spine, tuck your chin and pelvis (Cat)
- Repeat for: 10 rounds (1 round = Cat + Cow)

𝟐. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐝

Great for: Hamstrings, lower back, and decompressing the spine

How to do it:

- Stand tall, then slowly fold forward from the hips
- Let your arms and head hang loose
- Slightly bend knees if needed
- Hold for: 30–60 seconds
- Repeat: 2 times

𝟑. 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡 (𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞)

Great for: Neck tension and upper shoulder tightness

How to do it:

- Sit or stand tall
- Gently tilt your head to the right, bringing your ear toward your shoulder
- Use your right hand to apply light pressure
- Hold for: 30 seconds each side
- Repeat: 2 rounds each side

Do these 5 minutes a day and feel the difference

Your spine and muscles will thank you 🙌

📌 Save this & tag a friend who needs a stretch break!

15/07/2025

Ever notice how when you’re feeling calm inside, everything just flows better?

your body feels lighter

your mind clearer

your Life smoother.

🌱 “When harmony reigns within, the body prospers. When harmony reigns in the home, the family prospers.”

- Confucious

It’s so true, right?

When we take care of our inner world, our health starts to shift. And when there’s peace at home, the whole family feels it

That’s what we’re all about at Sustain Health

helping you find that balance, naturally

Ready to feel more like you again?

12/07/2025

🧠✨ Can You Feel Your Shen?

(And… what if it’s gone?)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, your Shen 神 isn’t just your mind... it’s your Spirit, your spark, your sense of self

When Shen is strong, you feel:

💡 Clear-headed
😌 Calm and centered
🌿 Emotionally balanced
💫 Connected to your purpose

But when Shen is disturbed, it can show up as:

🔸 Anxiety
🔸 Insomnia
🔸 Brain fog
🔸 Mood swings
🔸 Feeling disconnected from who you are

😰 Sound familiar?

Your Shen lives in your Heart, and when stress, trauma, or internal imbalances cloud it, your world can start to feel off.

👉 TCM doesn’t just treat symptoms it helps you restore the Spirit

🧘‍♀️ Feel more than just better feel whole again

11/07/2025

☀️ Welcome to the World, Little Sunshine ☀️

After years of trying, this beautiful family just welcomed their second baby into the world

This bright little bundle of joy has made his grand (and very adorable) grand entrance! ☀️🍼

Dr Scott Ling has been part of the journey from day one from supporting mum through fertility through pregnancy, and finally, celebrating a smooth, safe birth

Helping create happy, healthy families is what Dr Scott Ling is all about and we’re so honoured to be part of this growing family’s story

✨ Here’s to more little miracles!

10/07/2025

Here at Sustain Health we have been speaking a lot about digestive health recently...

According to Chinese Medicine the colour orange and sweet flavour has the affinity with the upper digestive tract

Vegetables such as pumpkin, carrots and sweet potato are excellent examples of this, with their vibrant orange and slightly sweet nature

They gently support the digestion and encourage energy production from our stomach

Of course too much sweetness is a problem...

Refined sugar and other sweets may overwork our tummies, wearing them out and creating dependence, so be careful not to overindulge

It is definitely worth mentioning another orange hero, the humble ginger root

This beautiful spice is very effective in supporting our stomach with its gentle warming and calming effects

Especially good to bear in mind now that the weather is getting colder

Strength and moderation :v:

06/07/2025

We plug in our phones the moment the battery dips below 20%, but what about ourselves?

Your phone hits 10% you charge it

But when you feel drained? You keep pushing

In TCM, low energy, brain fog, and poor sleep mean your Qi is running low

✨ Quick Ways to Recharge Your Body:

⚡ Sleep before 11PM (your body’s prime recharge time)
⚡ Warm, cooked foods > cold smoothies
⚡ Herbal tonics like Dang Shen 党參 & Huang Qi 黃耆
⚡ Gentle movement (Qi Gong, walking)
⚡ Acupuncture to boost energy + restore balance

Next time you grab your charger, ask:

“Do I need a recharge too?”

05/07/2025

That glowing green smoothie?

💚 It looks healthy…

But in winter, it might be harming your digestion.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, cold kills Spleen Qi - the energy responsible for transforming food into fuel.

🚫 Cold smoothies can:

Weaken your digestive fire (Spleen Yang)
Cause bloating, fatigue, and loose stools
Make you feel colder, inside & out

🔥 Instead, try a TCM-approved warm smoothie:

✔️ Use room temp or warm ingredients
✔️ Add warming herbs like ginger or cinnamon
✔️ Swap icy fruits for steamed pears or baked apples

Your gut will thank you.

💡Remember: Eat with the seasons. Support your Qi. Heal with warmth.

04/07/2025

Feeling tired, bloated, or just “off”?

Your digestion might be calling for some support.

In TCM, miso is known to gently warm the middle jiao, alleviate cold and eliminates toxins.

It’s packed with essential vitamins, minerals, proteins and amino acids.

Miso is especially helpful for:

🔸 poor digestion or lack of appetite

🔸 cold hands and feet

🔸 women during or prior to menstruation

🔸 calming the mind

✨ Try a warm bowl of miso soup in the morning to gently stimulate your digestion and support overall balance.

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Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 7pm
Thursday	9:30am - 7pm
Friday	9:30am - 2pm
Saturday	9:30am - 3pm

Website

http://www.sustainhealth.com.au/

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