Nikki Hamilton in Hobart, Tasmania | Acupuncturist

Nikki Hamilton

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 425 247 719

Address: Dodges Ferry, Sorell, Bellerive 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.quaytohealth.com

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25.01.2022 This is so true. Many people don't realise that a regular weekly/monthly/3 monthly acupuncture treatment can help keep your mind and body balanced, relaxed and healthy....much like a massage...only BETTER! Come and see for yourself. I'm at Bellerive Tuesdays and Wednesday's, and Sorell on Thursdays

22.01.2022 An Australian trial of acupuncture in our hospitals has found the therapy is just as effective as drugs when it comes to relieving pain. www.7NEWS.com.au #Health #7News

21.01.2022 With winter here in the southern hemisphere, the focus of many Oriental/Chinese Medicine Practitioners will be the organs correlating with the season, which is ...the kidney and bladder. Looking after yourself and respecting the elements makes a huge difference to your general well being. Winter is the most important time of the year to ensure you get adequate rest, avoid overwork/high constant stress, dress warmly, eat nourishing warm foods like soups, stews, casseroles, and to avoid fried, raw, cold and greasy foods. It is also important to avoid high levels of caffeine, alcohol, and stimulants, and increase fluids supporting our kidneys, filtered room temperature water, and herbal teas. We love this info graphic from a Oriental/Chinese Medicine philosophic perspective, with breath and sound work. Traditional teachings of this amazing modality embody a way of living in harmony as a human being, with the elements of nature. See more

20.01.2022 How to use acupressure points for headaches. goo.gl/DW3ZuV

19.01.2022 Cosmetic acupuncture. Beats the hell out of Botox and chemicals. Long lasting results...Relaxing as well

19.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/AACMA/posts/10155055123589557

17.01.2022 Good news... I am now opening up appointments for acupuncture at ' 'Latitude' in Sorell this coming Thursday 31st August. I have a couple of spots left so let me know if you would like to book in. Please share to spread the word.

16.01.2022 Healing fit for a princess! Meghan Markle enthusiastically told The Chalkboard Magazine about her health passion: "I have been a longtime believer in acupunctur...e and cupping. I used to have debilitating migraines (hospitalized for them), and acupuncture and Eastern medicine absolutely changed my life. Migraine-free living is a game changer." . #Repost @acupunctureannie (@get_repost) (Repost from @kung_acupuncture) #meghanmarkle #princeharry #princess #royal #peoplesprincess #acupuncture #acupuncturist #cupping #tcm #easternmedicine #chinesemedicine #naturalhealing #naturalbeauty #qi #energy #prana #painrelief #migraine #gamechanger #mainstreameasternmedicine #stressrelief @thechalkboardmag @meghanmarkle #joy #grateful #blessedday #beautyiseverywhere See more

16.01.2022 According to the roughly 2000 year old Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic, the ancients lived their lives in harmony with the great cycle of yin and yang. Here i...s what Sir Paul Nurse (director of London's Francis Crick Institute) said about the 2017 Nobel prize award for discoveries into the mechanism of circadian rhythms. "Every living organism on this planet responds to the sun. All plant and animal behaviour is determined by the light-dark cycle. We on this planet are slaves to the sun. The circadian clock is embedded in our mechanisms of working, our metabolism, it's embedded everywhere, it's a real core feature for understanding life." See more

15.01.2022 Acupuncture is effective for insomnia relief. Research published by Zhejiang Chinese Medical University finds acupuncture more effective than a powerful sleep ...drug for improving sleep duration, quality, latency, efficiency, and daytime functioning. Acupuncture achieved a 92.9% total effective rate and the drug zopiclone achieved a 67.9% total effective rate. [1] Zopiclone is a central nervous system depressant used for helping patients fall asleep and maintaining sleep throughout the night. The Zhejiang Chinese Medical University research indicates that acupuncture is more effective than zopiclone for improving these sleep parameters. Zopiclone is limited to short-term use because patients develop tolerance or dependence, risking the possibility of addiction. Although a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agent used as a sedative, zopiclone enhances GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) via benzodiazepine receptors. Consequently, withdrawal symptoms are similar to those of benzodiazepines. The research indicates that acupuncture is an effective alternative without the adverse effects associated with drug intake. Acupuncture improved sleep latency for patients in the study. This is the time to transition from wakefulness to sleep. Acupuncture also improves sleep efficiency. This is the percentage of total time spent sleeping at night while in bed. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these parameters are paramount to an accurate differential diagnosis. Imbalances preventing falling asleep and imbalances causing patients to wake have differing causes within TCM. As a result, acupuncture and herbal medicine modifications are based on how easily patients fall asleep, how often they wake, and what times of day they wake. FULL ARTICLE LINK BELOW #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #acupunctureresearch #insomnia

15.01.2022 Do you get enough sleep? From the Sleep Health Foundation website, "Around 1 in 3 people suffer from mild insomnia. Many poor sleepers also have poor sleep habi...ts. In the long run sleeping pills are not effective." Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs may be able to assist insomnia, please see the research link below https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3156618/ For further information on National Sleep Awareness week, visit www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au For your nearest AACMA practitioner visit www.acupuncture.org.au or call us on 1300 725 334 for our National Practitioner Referral Service.

14.01.2022 Researchers find acupuncture combined with tuina massage more effective for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis than ibuprofen. Across two independent studies..., researchers made several important findings. One important discovery is that acupuncture plus tuina produces superior treatment outcomes compared with oral intake of ibuprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Keep reading in THE LINK BELOW, you may find some shocking information about ibuprofen therapy that may make you reconsider long-term exposure to the drug. An advantage of acupuncture and tuina therapy is that they do not cause adverse effects to the endocrine system and gastrointestinal tract. The advantage of drug therapy is that it is readily accessible and portable. Based on the data, access to acupuncture and tuina care is a vital issue for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis for two important reasons. Acupuncture and tuina alleviate pain and inflammation but also prevent dependence on the long-term use of medications that may cause deleterious effects. Patients are advised to consult with local licensed acupuncturists to learn more. For your nearest AACMA Chinese Medicine Practitioner, call our National Practitioner Referral Service on 1300 725 334 or visit our website www.acupuncture.org.au for qualified practitioners around Australia! #kneearthritis #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #tuinamassage

14.01.2022 Acupuncture for weight loss.

13.01.2022 In today's Courier Mail. 'Acupuncture can be as safe and acceptable a form of pain relief as drugs for some emergency department patients suffering back pain an...d ankle sprains, the results of a new trial revealed'. This trial led by Melbourne's RMIT provides a great point-of-standing for raising the understanding of the benefits of Acupuncture to the wider public. This is alongside other valuable studies such as the Acupuncture Evidence Project - produced by AACMA fellow members Dr Stephen Janz and Dr John McDonald. It seems the place and purpose of Chinese medicine (incorporating Acupuncture) as a registered health service cannot be ignored. To find an AHPRA and AACMA register Chinese medicine practitioner in your local area visit: http://ow.ly/ZAZX30cHbGq

12.01.2022 Acupuncture is effective for insomnia relief. Research published by Zhejiang Chinese Medical University finds acupuncture more effective than a powerful sleep ...drug for improving sleep duration, quality, latency, efficiency, and daytime functioning. Acupuncture achieved a 92.9% total effective rate and the drug zopiclone achieved a 67.9% total effective rate. [1] Zopiclone is a central nervous system depressant used for helping patients fall asleep and maintaining sleep throughout the night. The Zhejiang Chinese Medical University research indicates that acupuncture is more effective than zopiclone for improving these sleep parameters. Zopiclone is limited to short-term use because patients develop tolerance or dependence, risking the possibility of addiction. Although a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agent used as a sedative, zopiclone enhances GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) via benzodiazepine receptors. Consequently, withdrawal symptoms are similar to those of benzodiazepines. The research indicates that acupuncture is an effective alternative without the adverse effects associated with drug intake. Acupuncture improved sleep latency for patients in the study. This is the time to transition from wakefulness to sleep. Acupuncture also improves sleep efficiency. This is the percentage of total time spent sleeping at night while in bed. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these parameters are paramount to an accurate differential diagnosis. Imbalances preventing falling asleep and imbalances causing patients to wake have differing causes within TCM. As a result, acupuncture and herbal medicine modifications are based on how easily patients fall asleep, how often they wake, and what times of day they wake. FULL ARTICLE LINK BELOW #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #acupunctureresearch #insomnia

11.01.2022 Acupuncture and other traditional health modalities are said to be rising in popularity for women with infertility issues. News.com.au reports here: https://www.facebook.com/Atmsnatmed/posts/1374252192606457

09.01.2022 Did you know that acupuncture can leave you feeling as good as you do when you've had a massage?

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03.01.2022 Wise words from AACMA: There is nothing more magical than that post acupuncture feeling. Feeling tense, exhausted or overthinking? ... Self care is so important, we only get this one body, so honor it with some nurturing care. Acupuncture for many is surprisingly gentle, private health care rebates are available, and Chinese Medicine has helped assist the health of millions for over a thousand years. Let a session of acupuncture re-calibrate and relax you, or assist you with some other health issues you may need Ensure your practitioner is qualified with a CMBA number, which means they are trained adequately, have a minimum of 900 clinical hours of acupuncture or more as part of their health science degree

02.01.2022 Please like and share to get the word out... To all my valued clients it is with regret that I have to let you know that Sorell Allied Health will be closing at the end of this month. The good news is that I will continue to provide my acupuncture services to the community from the beginning of September through the Sorell Doctors Surgery on Mondays and Latitude Studio 26 (also in Sorell) on Thursdays. I will also still be available in Bellerive on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If... you would like to make an appointment you can contact me directly on 0425247719 or alternatively call: Sorell Doctors Surgery 6165 1595 Latitude Studio26. 0438586570 I look forward to seeing you in my new rooms. Kind regards, Nikki Hamilton

02.01.2022 Women's Health Week & Chinese Medicine Sleep & Rest If you're always feeling lethargic and cranky, chances are that you lack sleep and are running on overdrive.... Not only should you snooze for at least 7 hours, Chinese Medicine experts advise that you should go to bed no later than 10.30pm. This is because the period from 11pm to 1am is when your body (especially your liver) re-calibrates and repairs itself, and it can only happen when you're in deep sleep. You can see this in the Chinese Medicine Circadian Clock pictured. Inadequate sleep is known to be very bad for our brain and heart health, from a Chinese Medicine perspective, long term lack of sleep or deep rest can have more detrimental effects on our health, creating deficiencies within the body systems which take a long time to restore and replenish. So what are some tips to help you create healthy habits to allow your body to enjoy a good night's sleep? 1. Swop your daily coffees for herbal tea. Try a caffeine break for at least 2 weeks and see how this makes you feel. Less anxiety and fatigue may be some of the more positive side effects, as well as better sleep. 2. Dress or cover yourself warmly in the evening if the air tends to be cooler where you live. 3.Before bed, try a warm foot bath or bath with magnesium salts. 4. Exercise daily. At least 30 minutes a day of movement will help move Qi or energy stagnation that may accumulate over the day, particularly if you sit at a desk for most of your day. Try Qigong, Tai Chi, with specific movements and breath designed to move Qi and energy that accumulates in the body, help your general vitality, and assist you to sleep much better. 5. If you struggle with sleep, avoid alcohol, chocolate, caffeine, and eating stimulating foods such as chillies before bed. Try gentle nourishing steamed foods and soups which are easy on the digestion. 6. Meditation. Practicing this simple exercise before you sleep for even 10 minutes before bedtime every night, you will notice the difference. Make it your daily habit. 7. Acupuncture. If you are a regular with Acupuncture, you know that post Acupuncture feeling well. :) Book into your local practitioner for a session today. Call 1300 735 334 or visit www.acupuncture.org.au for your nearest AACMA Practitioner around Australia! Ensure your practitioner (if in Australia) is qualified with a CMBA number, which means they are trained adequately, have a minimum of 1000 clinical hours of acupuncture or more as part of their health science degree, are accurate in their treatment, and follow strict practice guidelines under AHPRA. AACMA members must have a CMBA number to be registered. #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #womenshealthweek2018 #womenshealth Author: The Mind Foodie