Dr. Ash Dean, BHSc - AcuTh

27/08/2025

Spring is here! A season where our bodies and minds are designed to expand and create. Discover how to harmonise your liver and the wood element this spring! Read more: https://wix.to/OcJLmtO

Spring is here—the season of green shoots, longer days, and the gentle reminder that our activewear isn’t just for winter couch sessions. In East Asian medicine, spring belongs to the Wood element, ruled by the liver and gallbladder systems. Just as trees stretch upward and blossoms unfurl, our ...

14/08/2025

🌟 Gallbladder Deep Dive: Explore the insights of Western and Eastern medicine on gallbladder function and healing! Did you know that lemon water in the morning could aid your liver and gallbladder? Check out our full blog for more tips! https://wix.to/5yecmvQ

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ nestled under the liver, often overlooked until something goes wrong. When it does, it can become a major source of discomfort and dysfunction. In Western medicine, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is one of the most common surgeries performed. But....

06/08/2025

Forget January! Spring is the real time for new beginnings. Dive into our latest blog post to discover how to kickstart your goals this season. 🌼 Read more at https://wix.to/ES2Fxol

Well, well, well—look who’s made it through the depths of winter without turning into a human cinnamon scroll. If you’ve been following our winter blogs, you’ve been nourishing those kidneys (hello, Water element), toasting your Ming Men fire, and avoiding that bone-deep chill with moxibusti...

22/07/2025

We have been super busy this week, applying moxa for patients. Pictured, are our common go-to’s - Pole Moxa, rice grain/direct moxa…and the occasional cone moxa with sliced ginger, this week!

🔥Don’t just pile on more jumpers-warm yourself from the inside out.
…Moxibustion (that’s right, we light herbs on purpose!) is an ancient East Asian therapy that gently warms your core, soothes aches, boosts immunity, and tells winter to kindly leave you alone.
✨Great for✨
✴️ Frozen toes
✴️ Sluggish digestion
✴️ Low back pain
✴️ Period pain
✴️ Pre/Post supportive oncology care
❎❎❎ Feeling like a human popsicle

Come see Dr. Ash Dean at Misun Wahya Foundation, Toowoomba City.
☯️Acupuncture + Moxa = Winter Wellness Goals
📅 Book now. Your kidneys will thank you.

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16/07/2025

Winter wellness starts with moxibustion! This ancient technique stimulates your body's natural heat and can promote cellular protection. Learn more about the benefits and how it works here: https://wix.to/jgQLW8W

It’s mid-winter in Toowoomba, and if you’ve found yourself permanently attached to a hot water bottle, you're not alone. Cold limbs, achy backs, stiff joints, and seasonal fatigue are all signs that your body might be struggling to keep itself warm from the inside out. Enter one of traditional C...

19/06/2025

Feeling chilly this winter? Discover how keeping your feet warm can impact your kidney health! Learn more about the surprising connection between winter, kidneys, and why those cozy socks might just save your life. Read the full blog now: https://wix.to/wPxZv6y

Ah, winter. The time of year when you start questioning your life choices every time your bare feet hit a tiled floor. If you’ve ever said, “I just can’t get warm,” you’re not alone. According to absolutely no surprise, a 2015 "ridiculously boring survey" found that a significant populatio...

10/06/2025

Discover the incredible role of the bladder system in East Asian medicine! 🌊 As winter's yang partner, it intertwines with our body’s flow. Dive deeper into how this channel influences your health. Read more: https://wix.to/L7WyZu9

Following on from last week’s deep dive into the kidney system—the powerhouse of inner reserves—we turn our attention now to its yang counterpart: the bladder. In East Asian medicine, the bladder is far more than a urinary organ. It’s a dynamic channel that regulates fluid metabolism, protec...

04/06/2025

Waterfalls!! A part of our kidney and bladder system of the Earth! As the air turns crisp, dive into the wisdom of winter and learn how to support your kidney system and connect with the water element. Explore more here: https://wix.to/tdDulLw

As the air turns crisp and the mornings darken, we find ourselves in the season of Water—the winter phase in East Asian medicine. Winter is not about pushing forward; it’s about pulling inward. This season belongs to the kidneys and bladder, the root organs that govern our reserves, our willpowe...

27/05/2025

Winter is upon us! Discover how East Asian medicine can keep you warm and cozy while enjoying nature's gifts. Read more here: https://wix.to/TITdar6

As the days shorten and temperatures drop, nature invites us to slow down, reflect, and rebuild. In East Asian medicine, winter is governed by the Water element, which includes the Kidneys and Bladder in the Zangfu system. These organs represent more than anatomy—they symbolise deep vitality, will...

21/05/2025

Feeling foggy? Discover how acupuncture can help clear your mind and boost your focus. Learn more on our blog! https://wix.to/DrSuv4Y

If you've ever walked into a room and forgotten why, stared at a screen with no clue what you’re reading, or brewed a coffee then left it in the microwave—congrats, you’ve met brain fog.Brain fog isn’t a formal diagnosis, but it’s real, common, and frustrating. People describe it as poor c...

14/05/2025

Feeling sluggish and heavy? Sometimes, emotional constipation can affect us just like the physical kind. Dive into our latest blog to discover how letting go can heal both your mind and body. Check it out here: https://wix.to/erBU6SK

We all know what constipation feels like physically—sluggish, heavy, uncomfortable. But what if part of the problem isn’t just digestive… but emotional? In East Asian medicine, the Large Intestine isn’t just responsible for moving waste out of the body—it also governs our ability to let go...

07/05/2025

Balance your hormones naturally with the power of acupuncture! 🌿 It's not just for women; men's health matters too! Discover tips to prioritise sleep and enhance your endocrine health. Read more at: https://wix.to/2iCIzO3

Hormonal health isn’t just a concern for women—testosterone, cortisol, insulin, thyroid hormones, and melatonin all play essential roles in both men’s and women’s energy, mood, metabolism, and long-term health. When hormones are out of balance, it can lead to a wide range of symptoms: fatigu...