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(researchgate, 2025) Acupuncture can be particularly effective in treating areas of the body that tend to heal more slowly, such as the shoulder, knee, and ankle. The rate at which different body parts heal is largely dependent on two key factors: blood supply and the degree of repetitive motion and constant use. Consequently, not all parts of the body recover at the same pace. Cartilage and ligaments are well-known for its extended healing process, whether the damage is due

Swan, N. (2025) Cancer rates are rising in younger adults in Australia, with a 65% increase in early-onset bowel cancer since 2005. Other cancers like prostate, thyroid, pancreatic, liver, uterine, and kidney cancers are also increasing in younger populations. This trend is not unique to Australia, as similar patterns are observed in the US. Despite the rise, cancer is often still perceived as a disease of the elderly. It is crucial for both patients and GPs to take persisten

The Well by Northwell (2021) Anxiety is a mental health condition that involves persistent feelings of worry, fear, and unease. These feelings are often accompanied by physical symptoms such as a heart palpitation, difficulty sleeping and sweating. While occasional anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations, it becomes a concern when these feelings are overwhelming, occur frequently, and begin to disrupt daily life. Causes Anxiety disorders are multifaceted conditio

News Medical (2024) Long COVID describes the ongoing health issues that some individuals face after recovering from COVID-19. These symptoms can persist for an extended period, lasting weeks, months, or even years, and can impact various systems within the body. It's important to note that these symptoms can significantly impair daily life, even in cases where the initial COVID-19 infection was not severe. Causes While the specific reasons behind the development of long COVID

Doughtery (2025) What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a specific kind of dizziness that creates a false sensation of movement. People experiencing vertigo often describe it as feeling like they themselves are spinning or off balance, or that the world around them is rotating. Vertigo is different from simply feeling lightheaded. Causes The sensation of vertigo, characterized by a feeling of spinning or swaying, often originates from disorders within the inner ear, with benign paroxysm

Raleigh Capitol (2025) What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is characterized by the perception of sound in the absence of any external auditory stimulus. Individuals commonly describe this phenomenon as a ringing or buzzing sensation; however, it may also manifest as hissing, roaring, or clicking sounds affecting one or both ears. This condition is prevalent and impacts a considerable portion of the population, frequently occurring in conjunction with hearing impairment or other underl

Figure 1: Geelong Sleep Disorders Centre 2025 What is Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, or experiencing premature awakening with an inability to return to sleep. These sleep disturbances can lead to daytime fatigue, heightened irritability, and impaired concentration, which may negatively affect daily functioning and overall well-being. 1,2  Causes Elevated stress levels or worry related to school or work,

Image source: Flower mound Orthodontics TMJ Dysfunction  Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction encompasses a range of conditions affecting the jaw joint and its controlling muscles. These issues can lead to symptoms such as pain, clicking or popping sounds, locking of jaw, and limited jaw mobility. 1 Causes TMJ dysfunction can arise from several factors. These include physical trauma to the jaw, the habit of grinding teeth (bruxism), arthritis affecting the jaw joint, and

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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The PMS symptoms include emotional and physical symptoms beginning in the second half of the menstrual cycle and improving following menstruation. With PMDD, the symptoms must be associated with significant distress or interference with usual activities like work, school, social life.  Clinical Manifestations of PMDD The most common emotional symptoms of PMDD is mood swings followed by anx

Each woman will experience menopause differently. Although, more than 57% of women will experience hot flushes and night sweats during their menopausal periods.1 When it occurs at night time, it may be greatly disruptive to sleep. It mostly begins at age between 45 and 49 years and lasts an average of 10 years.1 It is described as a sudden heat rising towards the face or upper body accompanied by profuse sweating.1 You may have other symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, light he

During pregnancy, huge changes take place in your body to nourish your baby which can lead to a deficiency of many nutrients of yours. It is thought that morning sickness may be indicative of marginal nutritional deficiency in vitamins and minerals.[1] Diet and nutrition [1] Most women tolerate better with bland taste i.e rice, baked potatoes, pasta, dry toast, porridge etc. 'Little and Often' rule: snacking fruits, and seeds every 2 hours (avoid empty stomach) Separate dri

The following whole grains are also inherently gluten-free [1]: Quinoa Gluten-free oats* Brown, black, or red rice Buckwheat Amaranth Millet Corn Sorghum Teff *Oats though naturally gluten free often contain gluten from cross-contamination when they are grown near, or processed in the same facilities they use non-gluten free products. Warm Quinoa Breakfast bowl serve 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dry quinoa, soaked* overnight 1 (13.5-ounce) can full fat coconut milk or 400mls (altern

Hay fever and sinus congestion can get worse when plants grow and bloom in spring. The symptoms are such as runny nose, congested nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and watery eyes. These can affect your daily activities such as going to work, attending schools, exercising and socializing. People who have hay fever may suffer with other disorders, including asthma, acute or chronic sinusitis, eczema, and allergic conjunctivitis.[1] The western medicine management includes drug therap

A woman grabing her right side shoulder where is highlighted with red colour. In Australia, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal condition seen in general medical practice. Rotator-cuff related pain is the most common cause of shoulder pain. The pain is often localized to the anterolateral aspect of the shoulder, aggravated with overhead activity. [1] The reason that the shoulder is prone to injury is because of its structure. The shoulder bones are compose

Hello Newcastle! Medical experts are warning of a ‘triple threat virus’ during flu season this winter. That is a combination of the flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). NSW Covid-19 Weekly report (dated 13 May 2023) has shown an increase of 18% of Covid and 35% of influenza. [1] Why people are more susceptible to respiratory viruses during winter, yet germs are present year-round. Your nose is the main entry point of a respiratory virus or bacteria. The muc

Hello Newcastle! Ovulation and menstruation are the key events for successful pregnancy. They are the two most external signs showing your fertility. Modern medicine has fancy diagnostic tools that can measure those with blood tests. You can also measure those key events with cervical mucus quality, readily available urine test (‘ovulation predictor kits’), body temperature and your menstrual events. During ovulation which generally falls in mid cycle, slippery or stretchy ce

Hello Newcastle! Welcome to the first of many blog posts from us at Ripple Acupuncture. in todays blog we will be going over the topic of neck pain, its causes how you at home can treat it, and the healing benifits that accupuncture can bring to the table. Neck pain is one of the common presentations in health clinics. Muscle strain or osteoarthritis are the most common diagnoses for neck pain. Poor posture is a likely reason beyond most neck pain in modern society. Screen t