Gentle Acupuncture

02/02/2026

Taiwanese researchers discovered acupuncture triggering stem cell release healing damaged organs naturally. They do not realize that place the needles stimulates UPE release that stimulate the photorepair pathways in mammals.

Scientists at China Medical University found that electroacupuncture at specific meridian points stimulates bone marrow to release mesenchymal stem cells into circulation, which then migrate to injured organs and promote tissue repair. This mechanism explains acupuncture's therapeutic effects through measurable biological processes rather than placebo.

Traditional Chinese medicine has used acupuncture for thousands of years, but Western medicine dismissed it as placebo due to lack of biological mechanism.

Taiwanese researchers using advanced imaging and cellular tracking discovered that needle stimulation at specific points triggers measurable stem cell mobilization, providing a clear biological explanation for acupuncture's effects. Becker was the first to link to the DC electric current in man in his papers on accupunture.

The Taiwanese paper Electroacupuncture (needles with mild electrical current) at ST36 (Zusanli point) and GV20 (Baihui point) causes a 300% increase in circulating stem cells within 24 hours.

These mobilized stem cells express homing signals drawing them to damaged tissues, injured liver, heart, kidneys, or brain, where they differentiate into organ-specific cells and release healing factors. It's like acupuncture triggers the body's internal repair dispatch system.

Stroke patients receiving electroacupuncture within 48 hours of stroke showed 40% better functional recovery than those receiving standard care alone. Liver cirrhosis patients showed reduced fibrosis markers. Heart attack survivors demonstrated improved cardiac function. The mechanism is entirely biological, traced stem cells from bone marrow to damaged organs. This is precisely what Becker found in his work on bone regeneration.

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China Medical University, Stem Cells Translational Medicine 2025

27/01/2026

Memories of my wonderful trip to Japan in 2012. Pregnant with my first son, studying intensively with our dear Ikeda Masakazu Sensei, surrounded by legendary acupuncturists in the beautiful cities of Imabari, Osaka, and Kyoto.
I woke every morning before sunrise, as my baby stirred and moved, gifting me the most breathtaking dawns. Those quiet moments became even more precious when friends joined me on early walks, so I was never alone.
Oh Japan, you are a place like no other. Eternal gratitude to my teachers, Sensei, and colleagues—for the knowledge, the generosity, and the memories that will live in my heart forever. 🫶💜

22/01/2026

Many historians and practitioners consider acupuncture one of the earliest organized medical systems, and in that sense it can be seen as one of the beginnings of medicine, though not the only one.
Why acupuncture is considered among the origins of medicine
1. Very ancient roots
Archaeological evidence in China suggests the use of stone needles (bian shi) as early as 6000–8000 BCE.
Early healing practices combined observation of pain, injury, digestion, emotions, and the environment—core elements of medicine.
2. Medicine before drugs
Acupuncture developed before herbal pharmacology, surgery, or chemistry-based medicine.
It focused on regulating the body’s internal balance, not suppressing symptoms—arguably one of the first systematic health models.
3. Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Acupuncture predates written texts, but was later codified in classics like the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, ~2nd century BCE).
This text describes anatomy, physiology, pathology, prevention, lifestyle, and treatment—hallmarks of a complete medical system.
4. Preventive medicine
One famous line states:
“The superior physician treats disease before it arises.”
This preventive focus arguably represents a more advanced concept of medicine than mere crisis care.
But acupuncture wasn’t the only beginning of medicine
Other ancient cultures developed medical systems independently:
Ayurveda (India) – ~3000 BCE
Egyptian medicine – surgical papyri, anatomy
Mesopotamian medicine – diagnosis and prognosis
Greek medicine (Hippocrates) – humoral theory
Each arose from humans trying to understand suffering, healing, and survival.
So is acupuncture the beginning of medicine?
One of the earliest systematic forms of medicine
One of the first to emphasize prevention and balance
Not the sole origin of medicine worldwide
In essence

Acupuncture represents a foundational medical philosophy—medicine as regulation, harmony, and prevention—long before modern biomedicine framed health in terms of pathogens and organs.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for pregnancy adults and children.

11/01/2026

Back in Flaxton clinic this week! May 2026 be gentle with us all!
Monday and Wednesday Flaxton clinic
Tuesday and Thursday Coast Life Midwifery Maroochydore
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06/01/2026

Back in clinic in Maroochydore this week!
May the force be with us all this 2026 🙏💪🫶
Tuesday and Thursday at Coast Life Midwifery!
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17/12/2025

Last day in clinic! 🙏

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and every one of my beautiful clients.

I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful, joyful Merry Christmas 🎅🎄 and cheers to a wonderful, healthy 2026 ahead ✨

Thank you for trusting and understanding the true power of Traditional Chinese Medicine through Acupuncture and Moxibustion — not only as a treatment, but as preventive medicine. By strengthening your own unique body, you are supporting health in times when disease is on the rise and stress opens new doors for imbalance.

The classical “tune-up” treatments we often speak about in the clinic — words passed down to me by my dear Senseis — remind us that when we care for our health consistently, we recover faster and more deeply when illness arises.

This is a beautiful medicine that works in harmony with the body, with no side effects, honouring our innate capacity to heal. A medicine with over 5,000 years of wisdom is truly something to be respected.

Thank you for walking this healing path with me.

Feliz Navidad 🎅🎄🫶

Sylvia Flores Larrain
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

09/12/2025

Chinese Medicine for Viral Conditions

Gentle support for your body’s natural healing

At Gentle Acupuncture, we approach viral conditions through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—a system that recognises how seasonal changes, stress, fatigue, and lifestyle can weaken the body’s natural defences.

Rather than focusing only on the virus itself, TCM looks at how the body is responding. Our treatments work to support your immune system, ease symptoms, and restore balance, so your body can recover more comfortably and naturally.

How Chinese Medicine Understands Viral Illness

In TCM, viruses are viewed as external pathogens—such as Wind, Heat, Cold, or Dampness—that invade the body when our Wei Qi (defensive energy) is weakened or overwhelmed.

This can lead to symptoms like:

Sore throat

Fever or chills

Body aches

Nasal or sinus congestion

Digestive upset

Fatigue

The goal at Gentle Acupuncture is to help your body expel the pathogen, reduce
discomfort, and strengthen your recovery.

How We Treat Viral Conditions

Acupuncture

Acupuncture helps:

Reduce fever and inflammation

Relieve headaches, sinus pressure, and cough

Ease body aches

Improve breathing

Support digestion

Calm the nervous system

Strengthen overall immunity

Each treatment is personalised to your symptoms on the day—because no two people experience viruses the same way.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for pregnancy adults and children.

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02/12/2025

Tu Youyou, born in 1930 in Ningbo, China, is the first mainland Chinese scientist to win a Nobel Prize in a scientific field (2015). Trained in pharmacology and traditional Chinese medicine, she led China’s Project 523 to find a cure for chloroquine-resistant malaria during the Vietnam War. Studying ancient Chinese medical texts, she discovered that sweet wormwood (qinghao) had been used to treat fever. Realizing that heat damaged its active ingredient, she developed a low-temperature extraction method that produced a highly effective antimalarial compound—artemisinin.

Tu tested the extract on herself before treating patients, all of whom recovered. Artemisinin went on to save millions of lives and became the WHO-recommended first-line treatment for malaria. Despite her global impact, Tu remained humble, crediting both ancient wisdom and her team. Her discovery is considered one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the last fifty years.

Medicine laureate Tu Youyou turned to Chinese medical texts from the Zhou, Qing, and Han Dynasties to find a traditional cure for malaria, ultimately extracting a compound – artemisinin – that has saved millions of lives.

18/11/2025

Shonishin is a gentle, non-invasive form of Japanese pediatric acupuncture. It’s specially designed for babies and children — and even for sensitive adults — to balance the body’s energy without using needles that pe*****te the skin.

Here’s how it works 👇

🌿 1. The Technique

Instead of needles, practitioners use small specialized tools (made of silver, gold, or stainless steel) to stroke, tap, or rub the skin.

The movements are light, rhythmic, and soothing, focusing on meridians (energy channels) and specific points to stimulate the child’s vital energy or “Qi.”

⚖️ 2. The Principle

Children’s Qi moves more quickly and is more easily disturbed than in adults.

Shonishin helps gently regulate Qi and blood flow, calm the nervous system, and strengthen the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

The aim is to restore balance and support healthy growth and development — not just treat symptoms.

💫 3. What Happens in a Session

A session usually lasts 15–30 minutes depending on the child’s age and condition.

The practitioner observes skin tone, energy, sleep, digestion, mood, and other signs.

Treatment is gentle and often enjoyable for the child — many find it relaxing, like a light massage.

🌸 4. Benefits Commonly Reported

Shonishin can help with:

Sleep problems and restlessness

Colic, reflux, digestive issues

Frequent colds or weak immunity

Eczema and allergies

Developmental or behavioral concerns

Anxiety, sensory sensitivity, or hyperactivity

Bedwetting or constipation

🧘‍♀️ 5. For Parents to Know

No pain, no needles, and no side effects.

Works best when treatments are gentle and consistent — often once or twice a week for a few weeks.

Many parents also find it a bonding, calming experience for their child.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for pregnancy adults and children.

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11/11/2025

Beautiful gathering yesterday at Coast Life Midwifery . Topic this week👇

🌸 Postpartum Acupuncture – Nurturing Mothers Back to Balance

After giving birth, your body and mind go through incredible changes. Acupuncture offers gentle, natural support to help you recover, restore, and feel like yourself again.

✨ Benefits of Postpartum Acupuncture:

🌿 Hormone balance: Helps regulate mood, reduce anxiety, and ease “baby blues.”

💧 Supports lactation: Encourages healthy milk flow and relieves issues such as blocked ducts.

⚡ Boosts energy & recovery: Replenishes Qi and blood to combat fatigue and restore vitality.

💆‍♀️ Pain relief: Soothes back, shoulder, or pelvic pain from pregnancy and delivery.

😌 Better sleep & emotional wellbeing: Promotes relaxation and deeper rest.

💖 Strengthens the connection between mind, body, and baby.

Acupuncture is a gentle and holistic way to support your body’s natural healing during the precious postpartum months.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for pregnancy adults and children.

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10/11/2025

Monday and Wednesday Flaxton clinic.
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for pregnancy adults and children.
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04/11/2025

✨ Exciting news! ✨
Gentle Acupuncture is now at Coast Life Midwifery in Maroochydore every Tuesday and Thursday.

Offering Acupuncture and Moxibustion for pregnancy, adults, and children, supporting wellness and balance for the whole family.

🌿 Learn more at www.gentleacupuncture.com.au