The Acupuncture Clinic

Jealousy… Maybe try Chinese herbs and qi gong

Heiko Lade — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:40:51 +0000

Jealousy is one of those emotions most people don’t like to admit to—but in clinic, you see it everywhere and everyday. It may not be spoken directly, but it shows up in comparison, frustration, irritability, or quiet insecurity. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, jealousy is not just a feeling—it is a pattern of […]

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Why are my Chinese Herbal Formulas changed each visit?

Heiko Lade — Fri, 01 May 2026 21:54:42 +0000

A question I often hear in practice is: “Why do you keep changing my herbs when the last one was working?” Or sometimes: “I used to take this herbal formula and at first it worked really well… but now it seems to have worn off.” Both are great observations—and actually, they highlight something very important […]

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The Chinese Body Clock – Ancient Wisdom or Real Physiology

Heiko Lade — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:36:46 +0000

The Chinese “body clock” is a well-known Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concept that maps different organ systems to 24-hour cycles of the day. Each organ is said to have a two-hour window where its activity or energy (Qi) is at its peak. But is this simply an ancient framework—or does it reflect something we can […]

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“I’ve had all the tests and examinations, but I still feel awful”

Heiko Lade — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:25:17 +0000

If you’ve ever said this, you are not alone so read on and discover why symptoms can persist even when medical tests are normal. Have you had specialist visits only still to be told everything is normal? Many women come into clinic saying: “My blood tests are normal.” “My scans are clear.” “I’ve been told […]

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Understanding Blood Letting with the Tung Acupuncture System

Heiko Lade — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:53:37 +0000

Blood letting can sound confronting at first. Many people associate it with outdated historical practices that were often excessive and poorly understood. However, the method used in modern acupuncture—particularly within the Tung Acupuncture System—is very different. This article explains what blood letting is, how it is used safely in clinical practice, and why it can […]

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