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Traditional Chinese Medicine Week at
www.salusmedicine.com.au
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At Salus you will benefit from the Western
application of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM). TCM is a 5,000 year old medical
discipline that incorporates

• Acupuncture
• Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Lifestyle and Dietary therapy

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Acupuncture

• Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine
  sterile needles into specific points in the body.
  
• Acupuncture causes the release of endorphins
  which decrease pain and inflammation.
• Acupuncture balances the bodys nervous and
  hormonal systems.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners at
Salus

• Mandi Azoulay
• B.H.Sc. (Chinese Medicine) B. Biomed.Sc
  C.M.R.B A.A.C.M.A
• Keren Rochwerger
• B.H.Sc. (Chinese Medicine) B. Biomed.Sc
  C.M.R.B.V A.A.C.M.A

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World Health Organisation recognises acupuncture
for common ailments including

• Digestive Disorders
• such as IBS, IBD, colitis and Crohns disease
• Womens Health Issues
• including PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids,
  painful and irregular periods
• Preconception, Pregnancy and Postnatal Care
• Headaches and Migraines
• Cardiovascular disease
• Asthma and Bronchitis

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World Health Organisation recognises acupuncture
for common ailments including

• Skin Conditions
• such as acne, eczema and psoriasis
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• such as frozen shoulder and tennis elbow
• Arthritic pain and Gout
• Fatigue
• Sleep Disturbances

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World Health Organisation recognises acupuncture
for common ailments including

• Stroke
• Neuralgia
• Menieres disease
• Tonsillitis
• Allergies, Hayfever and Sinusitis
• Common Cold and Flu
• Stress, Anxiety and Depression

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Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine
technique where burning moxa (a herb) is used to
stimulate acupuncture points with heat. This can
correct imbalances in the body and relax muscles.
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Cupping
Conditions that can benefit from cupping include

• Headache
• Joint and muscular pain
• Rheumatic diseases
• Hypertension

• Digestive complaints
• Asthma
• Blood disorders
• Common cold and flu

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners at
Salus

• Keren Rochwerger
• B.H.Sc. (Chinese Medicine) B. Biomed.Sc
  C.M.R.B.V A.A.C.M.A

Mandi Azoulay B.H.Sc. (Chinese Medicine) B.
Biomed.Sc C.M.R.B A.A.C.M.A

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Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
Each herbal medicine prescription is tailored to
the individual patient and their health
requirements. The balance and interaction of all
the ingredients are vital in achieving the
desired result.
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Acupuncture and Fertility

• Chinese medicine has a long history of
  successfully improving fertility
• TCM is now being used to support modern medicine,
  with clinical trials demonstrating acupuncture
  can improve the success rates of assisted
  reproduction therapies such as in vitro
  fertilisation (IVF)

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Acupuncture and Fertility

• Chinese Medicine during IVF therapy can help to
  ease side effects of the medication, calm
  anxiety, improve egg quality and promote blood
  flow to the uterus. All these encourage the body
  to accept the pregnancy.
• Male health will affect sperm quality. Research
  has shown that acupuncture is effective in
  enhancing sperm quality, in particular morphology
  and motility.

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Acupuncture and Pregnancy

• 1st Trimester (0-12wks)
• Weekly acupuncture treatments are recommended to
  reduce the risk of miscarriage and ease morning
  sickness and fatigue by strengthening and
  promoting blood flow to the uterus.
• 2nd Trimester (13-28wks)
• At this stage when the pregnancy is strong and
  stable, treatments are scheduled

• once a month. The aim is to address any
  ailments such as heartburn, muscular pain,
  anxiety and sleep disturbances.
• 3rd Trimester (28-40wks)
• The focus at this stage is to reduce the risk of
  gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and
  oedema.
• Weekly treatments are recommended at 36 weeks to
  prepare the body for birth
• Weeks 34-36 is the ideal time to address breech
  babies.

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Acupuncture and Pregnancy

• Birth
• Acupressure points to use during labour are
  discussed in a session with the expecting mother
  and her partner. These points aid pain control
  and support the mother in having an efficient
  labour.

• Post Natal Care
• Pregnancy places a huge demand both physically
  and mentally on the mother.
• Chinese medicine can provide support for a whole
  range of postnatal complaints including fatigue,
  mastitis, lack of milk production, abdominal
  cramping, constipation, uterine bleeding and
  emotional concerns.