Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS) or Interstitial Cystitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder. As a result of repeated irritation, and damage to the epithelial lining, the protective layer of mucous and its soup of ‘good’ bacteria is stripped away leaving the nerves irritated and bladder wall increasingly exposed, red raw and eventually ulcerated…
Hayfever – It’s that time of year again
The heavy rain has kept pollen at bay. It’s June, it’s hot and the hay fever season is upon us with a vengeance. For those who suffer more severely and are sensitive to a variety of tree and grass pollen – they may already have been fighting off symptoms for many months already. Headaches, itchy…
Immune Boost
As the season’s change from Summer to Winter it is important to boost our immune systems with acupuncture and lifestyle changes. Chinese medicine recognizes that the changing season’s is a time when we are vulnerable to coughs and colds. So be prepared for sudden weather changes by having enough warm clothes or wet weather gear…