Acupuncture in Chinese Medicine

Golfer's elbow causes pain on the inner side of the elbow. See which acupuncture points are used, and how cupping, moxibustion and lifestyle advice fit in.

How Chinese medicine approaches insomnia: acupuncture, herbs such as jujube and schisandra, diet and sleep habits. Includes a link to a systematic review.

How traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and medical acupuncture differ in theory, diagnosis, treatment planning and focus. Understand both approaches.

Chinese medicine sorts headaches into patterns such as Liver Qi stagnation, rising Yang and blood deficiency. See how acupuncture, herbs and diet are used.

A plain introduction to acupuncture at our Keswick clinic: how points and meridians are used, how thin the needles are, and what sessions may help with.

How acupuncture and herbal medicine are used for knee pain: pain relief, circulation and muscle support, plus the herbs often discussed. See what may help.

How acupuncture and herbal medicine are used for sciatica and back pain: endorphins, muscle relaxation, circulation, herbs and foods. With research links.

How Chinese medicine explains tennis elbow through Qi stagnation, blood stasis and deficiency, and how acupuncture, herbs, cupping and gua sha are used.

No, OHIP does not cover acupuncture or Chinese herbs. Extended health plan coverage varies, so check your plan. See what a first visit includes.

How individual acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment for period pain (dysmenorrhea) is planned, and what to bring to your first visit.

Personal treatment plans, a whole-body approach, staying well, regulated practitioners and fine needles: five reasons people try acupuncture.

Nine reasons people try acupuncture: individual treatment, longer visits, prevention, emotional health and more. Read this before booking your first visit.

Acupuncture needles are solid and 0.14 to 0.30 mm thick, unlike hollow needles used for blood tests. Learn what you will actually feel during a treatment.