8 Immortals Chinese Medicine

23/11/2022

We love our little clinic down on Phillip Island, and we are sure you will too
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At Safflower Clinic, we often get asked ‘How big are the needles?’ and ‘Will it hurt?’

As shown in the above image, acupuncture needles are very fine and are generally made from stainless steel. This makes them flexible and allows us to manipulate them when they are under the skin.

Shorter needles are often used near the face, while longer needles are used on areas of the body that have thicker tissues. The needles are only used once and are disposed of after usage.

The acupuncture needles are inserted very carefully into meridians or acupoints. When they pe*****te the skin, it is not a painful sensation but more of a small prick. Most often though with our skill, you may have little or no awareness of the needles being inserted.

Once the needles are inserted and we begin to work with them, you may feel a little numbness, tingling, heat, or energy around the site of the insertion. You will be aware that the needles, but the sensation is more like slight discomfort than pain.

If you would like to know more about the benefits of acupuncture, and to book an appointment, please visit our website here…
www.safflowerclinic.com.au

23/12/2021

Best last day of the year ever!!!!

05/11/2021

Men’s Health starts with Dad

From birth to around 7 years old, young boys tug at the hems of their mothers; no one is more important to them in life then their mum

However from the age of 7 to 14 the Father then takes on that role, and the child will follow them everywhere and want to learn everything about being a man

And from the ages 1 to 5 yrs they are are developing who they are and how they deal with the people around them. Thus Dad’s behaviour towards them and the other family members is imprinted on the child as the foundation of behaviour for the rest of their lives!!!

Men need to be rock solid foundation for their young boys, but men also must show how being soft and allowing your emotions to show is the most manly thing in the world

26/07/2021

Do you suffer from Back Pain? 💥

In between your vertebrae are disks Which act as shock absorbers when you walk or run

Intervertebral disks are flat, round and about a half inch thick. The disks are made up of a tough outer ring and a jelly-like centre

As the disks age, they lose height and water. Causing vertebrae to move closer together becoming compressed. This can happen from trauma injury or even arthritis

Nerves branch out from the spinal cord through openings in the vertebrae carrying messages 💌between the brain 🧠 and muscles 💪all over your body

Compression puts pressure on these nerves causing pain 💥
Untreated the body can respond to a collapsed disk by forming bone spurs around the disk to add strength. The extra bone may narrow the spinal canal, compressing the spinal cord, so do something about it straight away!

Tips to keep your spine healthy!
💦Stay hydrated, the discs are fluid filled. If you dry them out they don’t flex or maintain enough space between your vertebrae, pinching the nerves💧minimum 2litres per day 💧
🧘‍♀️Practice good ergonomics while sitting; posture is important; sit up straight with your shoulders pulled slightly back, chest out and abs slightly turned on!
🤸🏼‍♂️Exercise your core to strengthen abs and back muscles; if your abdominal muscles are week, then there is extra pressure on your back muscles to support your body
🏋️‍♀️Proper Lifting; learn how to lift heavy loads caring for your back. Don’t over lift! Share the load if it is too much, or use a machine to do the lifting for you
🖐🏼🤚🏼Get a manual therapy session to relax your muscles
🥦Gut health: Take care of bloating in your digestive system; Bloating causes your abdominal muscles to turn off, giving all the work load to your lower back

Treatment
Most in house practitioners @ Muscle & Bone Clinic can help you. With a great range of modalities to:
⚠️Assess & correct your current posture
⚠️Strengthen your core with exercise
⚠️Correct your plane of movement
⚠️Physically relax tight muscles and facia
⚠️Relieve pain
⚠️Improve gut health

14/06/2021

Today’s office 🦠🌊

06/06/2021

Perfect day down at Lorne, just near our home. Perfect food. Perfect world 💗 🌈 🌧 ☀️

28/05/2021

Where people need care, we are there

17/04/2021

Phlegm nodule be gone!

06/04/2021

Pregnancy & Labour 👣

Over the last month Dr Drew has successfully encouraged a few of our clients into a natural labour with acupuncture⭐️

Here are his tops tips for having a natural birth without a medical induction!

👉Eating dates – Beside nutrients specific for muscle contraction dates assist with labor as they have an oxytocin like effect on the uterus: When oxytocin is realized, it stimulates uterine contractions, and these uterine contractions, in turn, cause more oxytocin to be released; this is what causes the increase in both the intensity and frequency of contractions and enables a mother to carry out delivery of the baby !

⭐️SEX –If you are feeling keen to do it then s*x can definitely help. S***m contains prostaglandins, which cause the cervix to soften and this is what will release the baby !

⭐️Massage – feeling more relaxed and having touch is invaluable; this in itself can release the much needed oxytocin to start contraction.

⭐️Movement – Walking, particularly after an acupuncture induction session will aid in moving the baby down against the cervix. Bouncing on a birthing ball and doing figure 8 movements with the pelvis will also ensure the baby is moving into position for a great birth

⭐️Nipple stimulation – also releases the much required hormone: oxytocin ! So hand expressing colostrum, sucking, rubbing and other gentle caresses will ensure this happens

⭐️Crying – have a great cry to move some stuck energy in your body

⭐️⭐️⭐️Acupuncture induction session – So yes, lastly you can come straight to us and see Dr Drew to stimulate the channels of the body to assist the birth of your beautiful new baby🍼👶🥰👣

20/03/2021

MOXA 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Are you suffering without even know there is a better existence for you?
Then read on 👉 The heat from moxibustion brings about a biochemical response. In addition, warming certain points with the slow heat from the burning moxa produces a heat that can treat sore muscles. BUT THATS NOT ALL ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

Specific health benefits of moxibustion can include:

🔥Stimulating circulation and improving the flow of qi
🔥Expelling cold and dampness from the body (“warming the meridians”) to relieve back pain and pain from arthritis and menstrual camping
🔥Improving female health issues such as menstrual irregularity, infertility, and breech pregnancy
🔥Relieving male health problems such as impotence and poor s***m quality
🔥Increasing resistance to cold and flu; this is especially helpful for patients who tend to frequently suffer from contagious viruses that circulate in winter
🔥Stimulating the immune system to fight more serious illnesses and to keep the body healthy
🔥Regulating the digestive system to relieve constipation and chronic diarrhea
🔥Reducing numbness in the fingers and toes
🔥Reducing the risk of developing blood clots
🔥Easing anxiety disorders and certain symptoms of depression
🔥Relieving side effects of conventional cancer treatment
🔥Strengthening qi to eliminate general fatigue, leading to increased energy throughout the day

Moxibustion can relieve pain and provide relaxation without medications or surgery

Moxibustion is easily combined with all forms of acupuncture and can be an important adjunct to a variety of treatments in complementary medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is considered equal in healing power to diet, exercise, meditation, and cupping

Make your appointment online today to change your world 🌎 🔥 (link in bio)

02/03/2021

🔥CUPPING🔥

:an Ancient technique that invigorates local circulation of qi and blood in the area being treated, resolving
✨swelling,
✨pain,
✨tension
By drawing impurities to the surface, it removes toxins.
From a Western physiology perspective, cupping
⚡️loosens connective tissue & fascia
⚡️stimulated blood flow to the surface,
⚡️activate the lymphatic system, ⚡️clear colon blockages,
⚡️clear veins, arteries, capillaries,
⚡️activate the skin,
⚡️clear stretch marks, and ⚡️improve the appearance of varicose veins

DM to book a cupping massage and experience the benefits for yourself ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

02/03/2021

Need help with bloating?

Skip the sugar — it feeds the bad bugs & allows them to keep reproducing. Starve them out. Some fruit is ok, but if you still feel discomfort when eating it, you may be better off skipping it altogether.

Elimination diets — completely eliminate suspect foods, then bring back slowly (and one at a time only) & monitor your symptoms.

Slow the fiber — sometimes too much fiber can be too rough for your digestive system. Try eliminating uncooked veggies & instead steam or cook them!  Warm foods are better for your gut anyway

Add in probiotics — try adding probiotic foods, like sauerkraut. But, monitor how your body reacts to it just like anything else.

Bone broth — It is an incredible gut healer. Go for pasture-raised, grass-fed bone broth. You could even learn how to make it yourself!

Try soothing herbs — ginger, peppermint, chamomile, marshmallow, fennel, Angelica - are all great examples of herbal remedies that could be applied to help with digestion & bloating.

Give digestive enzymes a try — Our gut produces them, but sometimes it needs a boost; they can help your body break down food more easily.

If all else fails talk to our very own Doctor of Chinese Medicine to help you find the root cause!

28/02/2021

THE ROCK: “-can’t tell ya how grateful I am for these quiet healing/recovery moments”

After the full pain of/

4 knee surgeries
Torn quadriceps off pelvis
Torn adductor off pelvis
Triple hernia surgery
Ruptured Achilles tendon
Complete shoulder reconstruction
3 low back disc herniations
2 low back disc ruptures

“It’s the daily reminder that we only have one body and we gotta take care of it”

Do you like to need some time to heal?

Come in for some healing Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

20/02/2021

Do you have scars?
Are they numb on one side?
Does your body feel like it works well around the scar? Do you dislike your scar?
DM for information on Acupuncture and scars

18/02/2021

Do you suffer from Anxiety?

Acupuncture regulate neurotransmitters that are related to mood, regulates serotonin (which impacts mood and sleep, among other things). It also regulates the autonomic nervous system and reduces elevated heart rate, lowers cortisol levels and increases endorphins – all of which make it phenomenal at relieving anxiety. In effect, acupuncture helps take the body of out “fight or flight mode.”

References:
Effects of Acupuncture Treatment on Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Serotonin, and Substance P Levels: A Randomized Sham and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Karatay et al, 2018
Does acupuncture influence the cardiac autonomic nervous system in patients with minor depression or anxiety disorders? Agelink et al, 2003.
Minimal immunoreactive plasma beta-endorphin and decrease of cortisol at standard analgesia or different acupuncture techniques. Harbarch et al. 2006.

04/02/2021

Integrating treatment modalities can really pay off. Shanti here managed to do this transformation during Covid lockdown. Who would like this sort of help?

03/02/2021

How can we treat your neck lower back and uterus at the same time?