News & articles

Interested in complementary therapy and how it may help you? Here are some news articles, research and further reading. 

Life Coaching – what is it and why do you need it?

So, what exactly is it then? Life Coaching is a broad term that encompasses coaching in a number of areas where people often need guidance;...
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New research centre aims to study integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine with western medicine

NEW research centre to study how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) could be used to treat some of the world’s deadliest diseases is being launched in...
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How was your weekend running?

Until I had a really good massage, I never quite saw the point. Sure, it could help ease tight knots of muscle, but wouldn’t a...
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Acupuncture Beats Drugs For Diarrhea Relief In IBS

Acupuncture outperforms medications for the treatment of diarrhea due to irritable bowel syndrome. Termed IBS-D, this type of irritable bowel syndrome presents with chronic diarrhea...
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Acupuncture Saves Little Girl from Eczema

After all other forms of treatment had failed, Ricardo Miranda, L.Ac.cured a little girl of eczema. She was cured primarily through the use of acupuncture,...
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Massage Therapy May Be Useful in Treating Symptoms of Anxiety

The researchers conclude, “. . . a time-limited course of massage may be a reasonable treatment alternative for people with GAD.
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Do you have personal health insurance plan?

If so, check your policy to see which therapies are covered.
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How is your emotional health?

Just how prevalent are mental health issues?  Statistics show that 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems each year[1].  Children are also...
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What are some of the common signs of stress?

Stress is a very complex issue and it affects everyone differently. What one person would experience as stress could be a delight for the next...
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Massage therapy may be beneficial for surgical pain

Massage therapy is relatively safe, with infrequent adverse events, and is more efficacious than other active treatments for treating pain and anxiety in surgical populations,...
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Reflexology – The gentle touch

Reflexology, which complements orthodox medicine, is used to boost the immune system and to relieve anything from sinusitis to menstrual problems.
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Reflexology may be as effective as painkiller

Researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the UK have found that people felt about 40 per cent less pain, and were able to stand...
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