With the recent government announcements, we as the Ondol team would like to inform you about our trading status. As most of you probably know, Chinese medicine is a registered profession. It is regarded as an allied health profession by the Federal Government. Allied health is considered to be a primary health care service and thus serving an essential need. …
At the moment everybody is talking about the spread of COVID-19, the topic is hard to escape. We are inundated with updates and advice. Yesterday the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic, which is going to put stricter regulations on everybody worldwide. Our current environment is a global arena of fear and uncertainty. Judging by …
Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture – An Holistic Alternative To Conventional Cosmetic Therapies What Is Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (FRA)? Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (FRA), also known as Cosmetic Acupuncture, has attracted much media attention in the last few years. Celebrities, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Cher have been instrumental in making this ancient technique very popular. Looking younger …
One of our constant companions in modern life is stress. Stress is in everybody’s vocabulary; it’s part of our everyday life. Do you know anybody who is not stressed these days? The World Health Organisation calls stress “the health epidemic of the twenty-first century”. We can experience both “macro stress doses”, such as grief, and …
The Ins And Outs Of Chronic Stress. How does Acupuncture Reduce Stress? Read More »
Japanese acupuncture offers therapeutic effects and deep relaxation at the same time. Renowned for its gentle range of needle techniques, the Japanese style of acupuncture emphasises pleasant and subtle treatments. In this video, we introduce a variety of tools that are applied to balance the body. For more information visit: www.ondol.com.au For in-depth information about …
In the last few weeks, we have been sending out our video series on the importance of foot health. Today we conclude the series with one of the most common conditions regarding feet that we see at our clinic: Plantar fasciitis (PF), also known as Jogger’s heel. So, let’s have a closer look into this debilitating problem. What …
When you are a health nut, you’re always on the search for new ideas and concepts to improve life and lifestyle. One of the leading doctors on lifestyle medicine is Dr Rangan Chatterjee, a UK-based GP. He became well known for his ground-breaking BBC TV show ‘Doctor in the House’ and his popular Podcast ‘Feel …
People often would like the benefits of Western and Eastern medicine combined in their treatments. This video firstly makes a comparison between a GP and an Oriental health practitioner by exploring the differences and similarities that both practitioners apply in their field. It then delves deeper into the benefits of both modalities, and the importance …
Moxibustion is an essential part of Oriental medicine, which includes traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as well as Japanese medicine. Moxibustion is an ancient heat treatment, which complements acupuncture and herbal medicine. Moxibustion involves the burning of mugwort, a particular tinder of dried herbs, on or near the skin to facilitate healing. It has been used …
Cupping is generally performed to dispel stagnation (stagnant blood and lymph), thereby improving Qi and blood flow to facilitate healing. Cupping may assist in easing muscle knots, swelling and pain. Practitioners often apply it in combination with acupuncture for back, neck and shoulder pains and stiff and tight muscles in general.
