Due to recommendations by the government Massage & Myotherapy services will be temporarily unavailable at Balanced Life Health Care. Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine services are still OPEN. Both Chiropractic and Chinese Medicine are regarded as an allied health profession by the Federal...
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the right food is critical to good health, not just because of the vitamins and minerals that the western nutritional model has reduced food to, but for the complex interactions and communication these foods have with the trillions of microbes and...
Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidents and great for your bowel. They are an amazing source of fibre and helps keep those bowels moving. So what better way to enjoy chia seeds than in chocolate cake. Enjoy...
Got chronic neck pain, stiff and tight shoulders? Here are some handy hints to get on top of your pain without medication. " Tong Ze Bu Tong, Bu Tong Ze Tong” If there is pain, there is no free flow; if there is free flow...
The connections within the human body mean that pain in one location doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the primary cause. One of the most obvious examples of that is that by treating the neck we can alleviate headaches. A lesser known example is the...
As we start to welcome Spring to Melbourne, we hope for warmer and sunnier days. However it comes at a price, with those dreaded spring winds bringing pollens to your nose, eyes and throat. Spring in Chinese Medicine In Chinese Medicine the 5 elements outlines...
As A Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist we consider ourselves detectives trying to get to the cause of your health issues, so often we ask a large range of questions, take pulse measurements (Read more in our blog Here) and tongue readings. So I am...
Lately, I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how Autumn is their favourite season, and I tend to agree. The combination of warm clear days with cooler mornings and evenings (not to mention all the beautiful changes in foliage) is hard to beat. There...
In April 2019 widespread health insurance reforms will come into effect. However many are unaware of how it will affect them and their favourite therapies. Many of there reforms were aimed at making health insurance simpler for the consumer. For example consumers will be able to...
Magnesium is my current favourite supplement. Why? Simple because of the range of issues that are coming into the clinic lately, which often involve hormonal imbalance and some form of muscular pain! Perfect pairing for magnesium! What’s up with this mineral? Why are we all...
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