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17/07/2026
The Traditional Chinese Medicine concept of the Golden Month views the first weeks after birth as a protected time for rebuilding, nourishing, connecting and recovery. This article explores how traditional postpartum care aligns with modern guidance on nutrition, rest, gentle movement, bonding, newborn stimulation and reducing avoidable exposure to illness.
Read More28/08/2025
When you’re preparing for IVF or a frozen embryo transfer (FET), every step counts. The journey can feel overwhelming, and many people wonder if there’s anything more they can do to support their chances of success. At Burwood Acupuncture, in Christchurch, we offer integrative fertility support—combining acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and lifestyle guidance. Research shows that these therapies can play a valuable role in supporting reproductive health, reducing stress, and improving outcomes when used alongside IVF.
Read More05/03/2025
Trying to fall pregnant is a silent struggle for many couples. Infertility affects men and women and there are a wide range of causes. Acupuncture is often thought of as a treatment for pain management, but it can also play a significant role in improving fertility outcomes. This blog is part of a series exploring the causes of infertility from a traditional Chinese medical (TCM) perspective.
Read More28/01/2025
In TCM, lifestyle modification is crucial in the prevention and treatment of disease. There are things that we can all be mindful of if we want to live longer and have a better quality of life. These things are diet, exercise, sleep, and our emotions. The advice that follows is safe for all to follow.
Read More07/10/2025
If you’re in your final weeks of pregnancy, you might be wondering how to give your body the best chance for a smooth, coordinated labour. Acupuncture can help you feel calmer, more relaxed, and physically ready, even before contractions begin. At Burwood Acupuncture we offer acupuncture for labour and child birth preparation from 36 weeks.
Read More15/07/2025
Chronic shoulder pain causes pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and disrupted sleep. While cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medications, and some physical therapies are common treatments, they do not offer complete or lasting relief. Acupuncture offers a time-tested and increasingly evidence-supported approach. A new clinical study provides strong evidence for a fascinating classical method: Needling a point on the opposite leg — Tiaokou (ST38) — to relieve shoulder pain.
Read More27/05/2025
This blog is intended for those considering TCM to support their fertility journey. It is a guide to fertility acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Read More31/01/2025
Foot baths: the what, how, why and when.
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