http://www.studioqi.com.au/ Sun, 20 May 2012 01:36:31 Studio Qi Articles http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Acupuncture-Reduces-Pain-after-Surgery.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Acupuncture-Reduces-Pain-after-Surgery.html Check out this interesting video on the use of acupuncture during and after surgery for the relief of pain. This is an area that acupuncture is highly beneficial for and if you have had or are having surgery we cannot recommed this highly enough.  You can watch the viedo here. http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Acupuncture-&-Natural-Labour-Induction.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Acupuncture-&-Natural-Labour-Induction.html This article on acupuncture and natural labour induction is great and answers many of the common questions about labour and acupuncture that we are asked.  This is an area that we specialise in and experience great success.  It also mentions a research report that showed that using acupuncture to stimulate labour in overdue mothers had a success rate of 88%.  Hope you enjoy! ... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Does-Acupuncture-Work:-A-Doctors-View.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Does-Acupuncture-Work:-A-Doctors-View.html A short segment where a western medical doctor investigates if acupuncture works. He looks at some of the science that is known so far and gives the tick of approval for his knee pain, while also showing the benefits that can be seen with acupuncture and fertility. Easy to watch, check it out here. http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Advancements-in-Modern-Medicine.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Advancements-in-Modern-Medicine.html The meeting of Eastern and Western Medicine to facilitate the best results for an individual. Through our experience acupuncture has remarkable post surgery healing benefits. Hopefully we are peering into the future. Check out the video here http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/How-Acupuncture-Works.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/How-Acupuncture-Works.html A question that we commonly get asked is how acupuncture works. There are multiply ways of explaining the process of acupuncture, however, we have found a short 2 minute video we think explains it perfectly. The video is from RMIT University academic Dr Zhen Zheng and can be found here. Check it out. http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Acupuncture-for-Colds-and-Flu.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Acupuncture-for-Colds-and-Flu.html Recently on Doctor Oz's  website, regularly featured on Opera, there was an interesting article about how acupuncture can keep your cold and flu at bay and naturally boost your immune system. The use of acupuncture in conjunction with  your conventional treatment plans and healthy eating can boost you immune system to fight off unwanted colds and flu. However, acupuncture is also great when your not sick to... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Bee-Pollen-for-Longevity.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Bee-Pollen-for-Longevity.html 'Long lives are attained by bee pollen users; it is one of the original treasure-houses of nutrition and medicine.  Each grain contains every important substance that is necessary to life.'  - Dr. Naum Petrovich Joirich Bee Pollen is considered to be one of the most complete foods found in nature.  A rich source of protein and vitamin B12, it contains nearly all nutrients required by... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Maca---A-Magical-Superfood.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Maca---A-Magical-Superfood.html Maca is our new favourite superfood here at Studio Qi! It's a simple, natural and nutritionally rich root vegetable found high in the Andes of Peru.  Traditionally it's used as a folk remedy to increase stamina, energy, sexual function and fertility, but consumption of the Maca root powder on a regular basis has a whole heap of health benefits.  Some of the many benefits include: •... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/A-Fertility-Site-you-Have-to-Know-About.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/A-Fertility-Site-you-Have-to-Know-About.html Ok, so I want to get this quick bit of information out to you before 2011 ends. As I write this I have one day till we have a 3 week break. If it’s 2012 and you are reading this then chances are we are way back to work. But anyway. If you are having problems with fertility one site that you have to check out is fertilityfriend. This site has lot of helpful information to educate you in understanding your own body and give... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Acupuncture-and-Labour.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Acupuncture-and-Labour.html Research has found that the use of acupuncture can be of benefit in labour. It’s always great to get research that backs up what you know. But I would go one step further after the birth of our third child, and say that having a group of acupuncture points at your disposal that you can place a thumb into may just be essential. You can check out an article here on natural therapies pages that discusses the research compiled by... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/One-Woman's-Journey.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/One-Woman's-Journey.html A great personal article by Hannah Sforcina about her experience of pregnancy, encouraging us all to follow what works. Well worth checking out. http://blog.afoodlyaffair.com/2011/12/01/6-common-pregnancy-challenges-how-to-deal-with-them-naturally/   http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/The-Simple-List-of-Changes-for-Men-to-Increase-Fertility.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/The-Simple-List-of-Changes-for-Men-to-Increase-Fertility.html With men making up 50% of the infertility factor it’s important that they get the support they need.  Here are some basic approaches that can make all the difference to a complex area. Infertility has an array of causes, often unknown, but it makes sense to implement any changes you can to put the odds in your favour, most of these tips will benefit all of us regardless of fertility factors. The testicles are outside... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/When-Choosing-a-Diet.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/When-Choosing-a-Diet.html With so many diets and lifestyle choices to choose from it can be difficult to know what is right for you. Thanks to Juliet for sending through this link that encourages us to follow ourselves with a diet that works rather than sticking to a prescribed regime dogmatically. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is mentioned in the Blog, raw foods tend to be more cooling and can be especially beneficial in summer or at times you feel... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Finding-the-right-fit.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Finding-the-right-fit.html When finding the right acupuncturist, doctor, therapist, healer or mechanic for that matter this is my number one guiding rule, trust yourself. Sure, check their qualifications, it is preferable that your doctor has spent some time at university, and by all means listen to your friends’ recommendations, that’s what probably got you there in the first place, but in the end the only thing that you really have is your gut.... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Yin-Qiao-San.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Yin-Qiao-San.html Yin Qiao San; if you are getting the flu, feel like you might be getting the flu or your friend or family member has the flu then this is the formula to use. Catch it as early as possible and dose up on this formula. This really is my favourite formula for when you get the dreaded illness. ABC Radio National health reporter, Norman  Swan, interviewed one of the researchers about a study using this and another formula. ... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Experiencing-Medicine.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Experiencing-Medicine.html Child and adolescent psychiatrist Professor Graham Martin talks to the ABC Radio Nationals All in the Mind program about his role change as he suddenly finds himself a patient. His insights explore our needs when we find ourselves unwell. Professor Martin additionally gives acupuncture a rave review and explains the difficulties it has when it comes to fitting into classical studies. It’s touching and honest. You... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Balancing-Antibiotics.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Balancing-Antibiotics.html I liked Dr Karl Kruszelnicki’s article about antibiotics as it puts the case for their use in a balanced manner. In his article he discusses research that suggests at times you may never fully recover from a course of antibiotic, while also describing the crucial benefits that they have made to modern medicine. In the article he discusses the option of cutting off his arm or taking a course of antibiotics, a no brainer... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Another-Reason-to-get-off-Diet-Soft-Drinks.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Another-Reason-to-get-off-Diet-Soft-Drinks.html Research has found that diet soft drink users’ experience “70 percent greater increases in waist circumference compared with non-users” with frequent users experiencing “waist circumference increases that were 500 percent greater than those of non-users”. More support to get off the artificial drinks and get onto the foods that are going to support you. Check out the article... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Gold-Coast-acupuncture-IVF-specialists.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Gold-Coast-acupuncture-IVF-specialists.html As a Gold Coast acupuncture clinic our passion at Studio Qi is working with couples to support and maximise their fertility with acupuncture. By working together we are able to help you to achieve the most priceless gift that life can offer, your beautiful child. We are excited to support couples in reaching their goals, and now acupuncture is supported with scientific evidence reporting a 65% increase in successful pregnancy when... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Know-your-body-game.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Know-your-body-game.html The foundation of good health is knowing your own body. How well do you know what's happening on the inside? The National Geographic has a fun interactive web page where you can try your knowledge. It's tricky, fun and informative, so give it a try and see how you go. You will be sure to learn and have fun at the same time. Don't forget to give the kids a try, you're never to young to learn. Enjoy ... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Independence-in-Health.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Independence-in-Health.html Not all is as it seems when those that are making decisions about our health care are not as independent as we may think. The ABC's Health Report investigated the issue of independence and the need for change in the health industry. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/stories/2011/3222361.htm http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Three-simple-steps-to-avoiding-the-flu.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Three-simple-steps-to-avoiding-the-flu.html If the flu vaccination is not for you, here are three really simple things that you can do to ward of the winter pathogens. While I treat many people who have the flu it’s incredibly rare for me to catch anything and these three preventive steps are at the core of my strategy. So here they are, in my humble opinion the three winning strategies that you can do yourself, at home: 1. Astragalus: This herb is the winner,... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/The-truth-about-health.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/The-truth-about-health.html The truth about health is that you already know, intuitively in your heart you know what’s good for you and what isn’t. There are things that build us, help us and support all that exists in our wild lives. There are wild mushrooms, nut, seeds, herbs, exercises, relationships, work, acupuncture, streams to dive into and sunsets to delight in all encouraging healing and restoring magic and life. And then there are... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Easter-&-Chocolate.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Easter-&-Chocolate.html Easter & Chocolate For many of us Easter means a little time out from our everyday lives and, CHOCOLATE. Here’s the good news, “chocolate is good for you”, so get the best quality chocolate possible into your system as it is a more balanced product with better rations, better fats and a lower sugar content. Look out for raw organic cacao (coco) containing magnesium, iron, chromium, manganese, zinc,... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/The-simple-things.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/The-simple-things.html At times it’s the simple things that you can do to boost your health. For many of us it’s hard to make radical changes; it’s just too difficult. But now new and really exciting research is showing how we can make simple and effective changes, as simple as eating fresh food. We all know it, we just feel better, and now science is backing us up. The research show how in just three days your toxic levels... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Back-from-Nutritional-Retreat.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Back-from-Nutritional-Retreat.html I’m back from Western Australia and Samudra’s David Wolfe retreat. This one was a life changer. Over the next few months I’ll bring you ideas from the retreat that resonated for me; they may just change your day: 1. Get in the way of all thing good (David Wolfe); good herbs, food and experiences, get them into your life. Meals can become a delivery system for getting the best nutrition possible into... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Cancer:-A-Radical-New-Approach.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Cancer:-A-Radical-New-Approach.html Danny Hillis opens his presentation with: “We have to think about cancer differently. What we are doing isn’t working right now. Science may be changing and moving away from an old model. It’s important to clean cancer up. In modern medicine this includes chemotherapy, drugs, radiation and surgery, but there may be a piece missing. Cancer is more than just a spill. Somehow there is a failure in the... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Trouble-in-Science.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Trouble-in-Science.html The New Yorker published an article, “The Truth Wears Off”, about science, research and some strange occurrences when it comes to proving things. In the article Jonah Lehrer asks “is there something wrong with the scientific method?” The conclusion is summed up in the last few lines: The decline effect is troubling because it reminds us how difficult it is to prove anything. We like to... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Kids-Ears-and-Infections,-What-you-can-do!.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Kids-Ears-and-Infections,-What-you-can-do!.html Kids, Ears and Infections, What you can do!             Recently kids and the ear problems that they tend to suffer were back in the spotlight with the media picking up on a recent article in an issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, on the use of antibiotics for acute otitis media (AOM), or middle –ear infection: Journal of... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Life-Changing-Green-Smoothies.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Life-Changing-Green-Smoothies.html Green Smoothies – An easy way to energise and add loads of nutrients to your day!     The warmer months are a perfect time to add Green smoothies to your world. Everyday living can leave you a little toxic: feeling mildly sluggish and fatigued. In hotter times especially, you can become a tad overheated. Green smoothies are a perfect way to cool and clean your system and drop a few extra... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/REST.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/REST.html It’s important. It’s natural. Build your reserves to do what you’re really interested in doing. A down day to rest. If the tank is empty you just won’t fill it by doing more. It’s unlikely you’ll recover at the speed of sound. If you’re not well, go to bed, go straight to bed and don’t get up until you’re ready to bring all yourself back to... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Mater-Hospital-Combining-Conventional-Treatments-with-Complementary-Medicine.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Mater-Hospital-Combining-Conventional-Treatments-with-Complementary-Medicine.html Channel 9 News Queensland Sylvia Jeffreys 9 September 2010 In a Queensland first the Mater Hospital is combining conventional treatments with complementary medicine to help reduce the side effects of chemo therapy. Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) Member Chris McKeon is involved in the pilot study at the Mater Adult Hospital which offers complementary therapies such as acupuncture and massage, to... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/IVF-Brochure.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/IVF-Brochure.html Click here for a PDF printable version Having two children of their own has inspired Brad and Tabitha to help and support couples on their journey to becoming parents. They have both become experienced in the field of IVF and acupuncture through extensive research and professional experience. Working together, they will support you both physically and emotionally on the exciting path of becoming a parent. The Benefits of Acupuncture with... http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Motherhood-Beyond-Fatigue.html http://www.studioqi.com.au/articles/Motherhood-Beyond-Fatigue.html Ancient Methods for Coping and Thriving. A new baby shifts and alters your world. Life goes on but is forever changed. Overwhelming experiences of fatigue and even depression result from the upheaval of your everyday routines. Physically and emotionally tested, as a new mother, you find yourself hoping for rest in the coming months. While it is normal to feel a little tired at this time, if it is getting on top of you, there are some basic...