With a view to protecting your safety and that of our broader community, THE DISPENSARY has temporarily suspended physical face-to-face consultations until the COVID-19 health issue has been successfully resolved. We’ve been able to tweak our business model and are pleased to offer you the option of Telehealth consultations. Online consults provide an opportunity for […]
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Introducing laser acupuncture We’re excited to announce the arrival of laser acupuncture as part of our Chinese medicine treatment options. Laser acupuncture uses low-energy laser beams instead of traditional acupuncture needles to influence acupuncture points. Studies show that low-level lasers can help regenerate cells and treat scar tissue, decrease pain, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and even stimulate hair growth.
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Can you remember what it’s like to sleep throughout an entire night, waking to feel refreshed and ready to take on the world? Poor sleep is increasingly common amongst Australians with one in three people experiencing difficulty with their sleep due to stress, illness, technology and other life-style driven practices. According to the Australian Journal
Gua Sha: A different approach to treating pain and colds The Chinese medicine technique of Gua Sha is one of my favourite methods to treat colds and flus, headaches, and especially tight necks and shoulders. Gua means to scrape or rub, commonly using a rounded, hand-held object such as these pretty Chinese soup spoons given
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Is your child’s erratic sleeping habits driving you to distraction? Do bedtime ‘battles’ and restless co-sleeping leave you exhausted and wondering if you’ll ever get a decent night’s sleep? Insomnia can be defined as difficulty in going to sleep, very light sleep, excessive waking during the night, or waking early. A child with sleep problems
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With so many things stacked against us; busy lifestyles, sleep deprivation, nutritional deficiencies and/or chemicals in our food and environment, our skin is often the first organ in our body to respond and show signs of deterioration and premature aging. For many, it’s tempting to seek for a ‘quick fix’ but of the plethora of
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