Welcome to Bayside Chinese Medicine

Welcome - A large percentage of today's diseases are based on a lack of knowledge and a fear of change. Chinese herbs and acupuncture treat many syndromes such as chronic fatigue, dizziness, infertility, fibromyalgia, stiff neck, sinusitis, sciatica, frozen shoulder, depression and anxiety, digestion problems and headaches.

There is now substantial research on the effectiveness of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, although this medicine has been used for over 5000 years. This ancient medicine that can interrelate with your current health regime, teaching you how to become healthier and stay that way.

My intention is to demystify Chinese Medicine, re-introduce the lost information on harmonizing with your environment and help you to understand how to increase and maintain vitality and balance.

Welcome to Spring time. Bring on the warm weather! So many people have been touched this last winter by the flu and are still suffering extended coughs, bronchitis and even pneumonia, and this is where the Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture can help to shake it off. The really serious cases usually manifest as the weather changes as our bodies struggle to adjust to the change. The Qi starts to rise and there is an urge to move and stretch and throw off the extra clothes.

Common Cold & Flu Brew

This decoction is beneficial if taken at the very beginning of a cold or flu attack.

It is not suitable for the weak, elderly or very young children as it brings on heavy sweating which helps clear the virus out of the system and they need other methods to fight it. While taking this it is very important to increase fluids and rest.

RECIPE

6 spring onions, white parts, coarsely chopped

½ a thumb sized piece of fresh ginger

2 sprigs fresh mint

3 lemons, halved

2 whole garlic bulbs (not cloves), chopped in half

(Honey can be added if desired. This can also be used over steamed vegetables for a few days)

Simmer all the ingredients except the mint in 2 litres of water till reduced by half. Add mint, re-boil briefly and drink 1 cup whilst warm. This should make 3 cups which are then drunk over 24 hours. Have a hot shower, hop into bed, use plenty of blankets and sweat it out. Increase your fluid intake. Change clothing as it becomes saturated. Apply tiger balm on the centre of the chest, bottom of the feet and pulse points which will increase the effect. Take Vitamin C every 2-3 hours and a zinc tablet as well as a multi-vitamin and olive leaf extract (follow instructions on dosage). Eat simple food for the next few days, especially steamed greens; avoiding dairy, deep fried foods, sugary foods and icy (straight from the fridge) drinks.

Dressing warmly is even more important at the beginning of the season as we are more susceptible to chills than later when our body has adjusted to the changing weather. The extreme cold has penetrated deeply this winter and the chest infections have rapidly increased from that time. As the spring weather starts to warm us we need to take extra care with the early evening chilled air and to avoid the wind if we do not feel well.

Chinese medicine practitioners are now able to write a letter for your employer if you require time away from work to recover.

If you do not improve in 48 hours, please consider making an appointment to get a tailored herbal decoction or capsules that will help reduce the severity and duration of your illness. Acupuncture and cupping can also help move phlegm and reduce coughing, unblock congested sinuses and stabilize the digestion. Have a look at the Spring Newsletter on this site for more tips.

There is a level of caring and time given to you as a patient that is more than you will receive normally as this is my passion. My hours are tailored to fit in with you and are flexible.

Bayside Chinese Medicine is based at:

7 Burramine Court, Frankston South on the Mornington Peninsula.

Phone: 0418 327 892

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Family discounts are also available when treating more than one member.

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