Dr Kiran Ranchod Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioner

17/04/2025

With Chinaherb South Africa – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉. A big THANK YOU to all of you !

13/04/2025

This gives one an idea of some of the actions of acupuncture points and what I use them for practice. Remember many points have a physical/mental and an emotional effect!

-ST 36: best point for digestive issues, to boost the immune system & expel pathogens, and to tonify Qi & Blood. It’s also used to maintain health as a preventative point.

-GB 34: best acupuncture point for tendons, joints or ligaments issues, but also for low self esteem & self doubt.

-SP 9: best Acupuncture point for excess dampness (body fluids) anywhere in the body.

-LV 8: fantastic point to nourish Liver blood deficiency (for dizziness, amenorrhea and postpartum fatigue), dreaming and photophobia. Also for excessive vaginal discharge.

07/04/2025

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07/04/2025

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31/03/2025

We wish all our Muslim patients a blessed day !

13/03/2025

ENDOMETRIOSIS and Traditional Chinese Medicine:
For many women, endometriosis begins as an unexplained pain. It starts as severe cramping before or during menstruation, but soon, the discomfort extends beyond the cycle—pelvic pain that lingers, painful in*******se, digestive issues that mimic IBS, and fatigue that seems disproportionate to daily activities. Some experience sharp pain in their lower back, others describe a deep aching sensation that spreads down their legs. For many, the pain is dismissed as “normal period pain” or a sign of stress. Diagnosis is often delayed for over 10 years, as symptoms mimic conditions like IBS, ovarian cysts, or even psychological disorders. Many women are prescribed painkillers or hormonal treatments without a clear diagnosis, leaving them to suffer without proper care.

TCM conceptualizes endometriosis as a manifestation of systemic imbalance, often involving blood stasis, Qi stagnation, cold accumulation, and dampness. Pain is viewed as a signal of stagnation—whether from Qi, blood, or dampness obstructing circulation. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) have been documented for their effectiveness in reducing pain and inflammation, offering an integrative approach that transcends mere symptom suppression. Each patient is different and successful treatment hinges on accurate pattern differentiation, addressing both root and branch to restore function and balance.​
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02/03/2025

Wishing all our Muslim patients good health during thus holy month of Ramadan.

13/02/2025

Very happy I was able to assist the patient, this was her feedback after her first session

"Thank you Dr Ranchod. Im feeling much better and my tongue is less painful and more relaxed than in the last 7 months. Such a relief!

It was an amazing experience - firstly of being heard and seen with such in depth questions, care and understanding. Then the painless accupuncture needles, and the wave of calm and relaxation in my body, mind and tongue was profound. I can now see the light opening up in the tunnel. Thank you."

27/10/2024

27/10/2024

How to help turn a breech baby with Traditional Chinese Medicine

27/10/2024

Listen to the discussion on Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to Diabetes as part of talks on Chronic Health conditions.