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Thornbury Acupuncture Studio

Locality: Thornbury, Victoria

Phone: +61 405 252 072

Address: 622 High Street 3071 Thornbury, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.thornburyacupuncture.com.au

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25.01.2022 Chinese Medicine has been saying this for a few Millenia. Eating late at night puts unhealthy stress on the cardiovascular and digestive systems.

22.01.2022 Fresh food, warm and lightly cooked is easy to digest. Perfect for a crazy Melbourne December. Flat green beans, bull horn peppers, fennel bulb, leek, broad beans, tomato, basil, chicken stock. Believe it or not, this is much easier to digest than a salad and will leave you cooler a few hours after you eat it.

21.01.2022 How to make Dashi Dashi broth forms the flavour foundation for many Japanese dishes. Its used as the base for soba or ramen, or as a poaching liquid for fish. I like to make simple miso soup as a snack. Just stir in some white miso and its ready! According to Japanese master Yoshihiro Murata, the key to a tasty dashi is in the temperature. The most umami is extracted from the kombu at 60C. Dont worry if you dont own a food thermometer; you can do it by eye. 60C is below... a simmer. Youll see wisps of steam coming off the surface, but there will be no bubbles at all and the contents of the pan should be completely still (not unlike the looking into a hot cup of tea). You will need: 30g kombu 1.8L pure water 40g shaved bonito Wipe the surface of the kombu with a damp cloth. Add to a medium saucepan with the pure water and bring up to 60C over a low heat. Let it infuse at 60C for 1 hour. Use a simmer mat if you need to. Remove the kombu, then raise the heat to 80C (a gentle simmer). Turn off the heat, then add the shaved bonito. Make sure all the flakes are submerged, but do not stir. Infuse for 10 seconds, then strain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Let the bonito drain freely without squeezing or pressing. Your dashi is now ready.

21.01.2022 PHONE AND SKYPE CONSULTATIONS During this worrying time we are now offering herbal consultations via Skype and phone. In this way we aim to support our community while keeping the clinic safe. We would like you to feel comfortable seeking help from our wonderful practitioners at Thornbury Acupuncture Studio, no matter what your situation.... If you have an upper respiratory tract infection (ie: cold or flu) or have suspected or confirmed corona virus , please call us to book a phone or Skype consultation. We are still offering regular consultations and acupuncture to all our other clients. However, if you would like to keep up regular appointments and would feel more comfortable staying at home you are also welcome to book a phone or Skype consultation. Please dont hesitate to call us on 0405 252 072 if you have any questions or concerns. We hope you are staying well Jeremy and the team at Thornbury Acupuncture Studio

19.01.2022 We are still open for Acupuncture, but with strict restrictions in place. If youre in pain or distress, please contact us to determine if you qualify to come into the clinic for a treatment. We will continue to offer phone or Skype appointments, with contactless herb pick up, or we can post herbs out to you. Please note that you dont require a referral from a GP for a face-to-face appointment, and that you are permitted to travel further than 5kms to attend your acupuncture... appointment. Please call us if you have any questions. 0405 252072 Thank you very much for your continuing support. The team at Thornbury Acupuncture Studio

19.01.2022 There are now less restrictions on Acupuncture treatment in Victoria as of today. Stage 4 restrictions begin easing this week and this will fortunately open up my services up to many of you that have been unable to come. It’s not quite business as usual yet, but face-to-face Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine services will be relatively less restricted from Monday 28th September.... The latest government directive states that the provision of face-to-face Acupuncture treatment can be expanded to include circumstances where it will: prevent an increase in pain prevent an escalation in care needs, such as a need for increased frequency of treatment prevent a significant deterioration in functional independence, such as difficulty performing your activities of daily living to prevent the need for medical specialist input prevent a substantial increase in recovery time as a result of delayed care If you would like further assistance to help you decide if you’re eligible for care at this time or if you’d like to book an appointment for next week, please give me a call on 0405 252 072. Cheers Jeremy

18.01.2022 Simple Cauliflower Curry A weeknight gem, with variations. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 small onion, finely chopped... 2 cloves garlic, chopped A 3-4cm piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped 2-3 tbsp ghee 1 tsp nigella seed (optional) 1 tsp fennel seed 1 tsp ground coriander tsp ground turmeric 3 tsp ground cumin A pinch of dried chilli (optional) 4 waxy potatoes, cut into bite sized cubes 1 small cauliflower, broken into florets 2 tomatoes, chopped Salt and pepper Chopped coriander, to serve Method In a large, wide saucepan or a deep frying pan with a lid, melt the ghee over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, fennel seed and nigella seed and fry until the onion begins to brown. Add ground spices and chilli if using. Fry for a few minutes, stirring all the time, to allow the spices to toast. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry until they have broken down. Add a glass of water to loosen the spice paste into a sauce then put in the potatoes and a generous seasoning of salt and pepper. Stir to coat the potatoes in the sauce, then put on the lid and let simmer very gently on a low heat, stirring every now and then to prevent sticking. Add a little extra water if the pan is gets too dry. When the potatoes are half cooked (about 20 minutes) add the cauliflower and stir in gently. Continue to cook until the vegetables are fork-tender, but are still holding their shape. Serve on steamed basmati rice with a generous sprinkling of chopped coriander and a dollop of yoghurt. Variations With peas: Add cup of fresh peas along with the cauliflower. With fresh curry leaves: If youre lucky enough to find fresh curry leaves add 10-12 along with the tomatoes. Summer curry: Replace the cauliflower with 2 medium eggplants, cut into bite sized pieces. Serve with a cucumber and mint raita (yoghurt sauce). Recipe by Rose Rowney

17.01.2022 Ratatoille (Mediterranean vegetable stew) In honour of the last hoorah of the summer veggies. 2 tbsp olive oil 5 red peppers... 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon coriander seed 1 tsp fennel seed 1 bulb fennel 4 tomatoes 2 eggplants Salt and pepper Basil Chop the vegetables into bit sized pieces. Dry-toast the fennel and coriander seed over a low heat until the colour and aroma changes. Grind in a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat. Add the red peppers and fry until they begin to wilt a little. Add the garlic and fry until the aroma rises, then add the ground spices, fennel and tomatoes. Continue to fry until the tomatoes break down. Season to taste, then put the lid on and leave to simmer for about 10 mins over a low heat. Add the eggplant when the rest of the vegetable are about half cooked. If it begins to look dry at any point, add a splash of water. The stew is ready when the veggies are tender, yet still holding their shape. Serve scattered with fresh basil. Recipe by Rose Rowney. For more food ideas see www.facebook.com/rosie.baker.39545

16.01.2022 The more tired some people get, the more prone to anxiety they become, the more anxious they become, the more tired they get......... This study is confirmation of what Chinese Medicine practitioners have known for over 2000 years.

16.01.2022 For some people being diagnosed with IBS can be quite disempowering, and treatment options can appear limited. But acupuncture CAN be effective. Take a look at the stats....

13.01.2022 Just when you thought you were having a hard time.....

13.01.2022 Chicken Cacciatora (Hunters chicken) Heres what to do with that bowl of late-season tomatoes that are going soft on the kitchen bench. This is an older version of cacciatora from the Abruzzi region of Italy. Traditionally it might have been made from a freshly caught rabbit and cooked on a wood fire outdoors with foraged mushrooms and wild herbs. If you can get your hands on a heritage breed chicken I cant recommend it enough. They are much tastier and generally take a lot... longer to braise, making the stew, sticker, sweeter and more mellow. Inspiration for this dish comes from Claudia Rodens book The Food of Italy. I chicken, jointed or 5 chicken marylands 4 slices streaky bacon or pancetta, chopped into small cubes 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 500g tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 glass white wine (optional) Salt and pepper 8 large sage leaves 2 large sprigs rosemary 2 bay leaves 250g mushrooms, sliced In a large casserole dish, fry the bacon over a medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside. Salt the chicken, then brown it all over in a little more olive oil. Set it aside with the bacon. Add the garlic, fry until the aroma rises, then add the tomatoes. Fry over a high heat until the tomatoes break down into a sauce and reduce a little. Put the bacon and chicken back in, and add the remaining ingredients. Season well with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and cook over a very low heat until the chicken is tender. Turn the chicken pieces over half way through. If youve used a heritage bird this can take up to 2 hours. A conventional free-range chicken might only take 30 mins. Serve with rice, mash, polenta, or a crusty bread to mop up the juices. Recipe by Rose Rowney. For more food ideas see www.facebook.com/rosie.baker.39545

12.01.2022 How to make Date and Almond Sweets These date sweets are my take on traditional Indian sweets called ladoos. Ive given a choice of 2 flavours here; chocolate and ruby grapefruit zest or sesame and cardamom. Provided you can get your hands on some 100% chocolate these sweets are sugar free. Monsieur Truffe makes a beautiful 100% chocolate that I love for its fantastic smooth texture and fruity flavour. Dont leave out the ghee; it imparts a subtle butterscotch note that reall...y makes these sweets luscious. 320g blanched almonds 320g pitted dates 1 tbsp ghee Himalayan crystal salt 50g 100% chocolate, finely grated Zest of a ruby grapefruit or orange 150g desiccated coconut Soak the blanched almonds overnight. Drain and lay out on a tea towel to remove excess moisture. Chop the dates roughly and place them in a small saucepan with 2 cups of water, the ghee and a pinch of salt. Simmer on a low heat until the water is evaporated, and you are left with a sticky paste. Youll need to watch it towards the end and stir frequently to stop it catching on the bottom of the pan. While the dates are simmering, toast the desiccated coconut in a dry frying pan over a low heat until it is pale golden. Stir frequently and dont walk away; it can burn in a flash. Remove the dates from the heat and stir in the grated chocolate. The warm date paste will melt the chocolate. In a food processor, pulse the soaked almonds until they are quite finely chopped. Add the date mixture and citrus zest and pulse to combine. Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a walnut in its shell. Keep the balls covered with a tea towel as you go to prevent the outside drying out. This way they will still be sticky when you roll them in the toasted coconut. Keep them in the fridge and they should last a few weeks (if you dont eat them all first!) Variation: Sesame and Cardamon Sweets Prepare the dates and almonds as above. Omit the chocolate and citrus zest. Toast 200g of sesame seeds in a dry pan until they are pale golden. Grind about cup to a paste in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and add to the date and almond mixture (or you could use a dessertspoon of tahini). Add 1/3 tsp toasted and freshly ground cardamom seed. Mix well. Roll into balls as above, then roll in the remaining toasted sesame seed. Recipe by Rose Rowney. For more food ideas see www.facebook.com/rosie.baker.39545

11.01.2022 Hand-made in Thornbury! New Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine clinic. We hand-made the wooden shelves and bench for our herbal dispensary with the same care and attention that we use for treating our clients with Acupuncture, Massage and Chinese Herbs.... www.jeremyrowney.com

11.01.2022 Good news as the side effects of statins are horrible

11.01.2022 Staying healthy through winter A little over a week ago we experienced the shortest day and the longest night. At winter solstice, the sun seems to pause in its journey for a few days before pivoting and retracing its steps, and the days get gradually longer again. In Chinese medicine thinking, Yin (cold, contracted energy) is at its zenith during the solstice. Following the solstice comes the rebirth of Yang (warm expansive energy.) Yang is a tiny spark at this time of year...Continue reading

10.01.2022 In our treatments we use only raw herbs that have been tested for heavy metals and toxins. All the products we supply for consumption have been approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) who check the manufactures test certification. If you have any questions please ask us. If you would like to know more, this article is a clear discussion of the issues surrounding the recent media coverage on this subject by a local Chinese Medicine practitioner.

09.01.2022 Period Pain: What you can do at home In many traditional societies, menstruation was a time for rest and reflection, time spent in the company of other woman in which to let go of the old and spark the flame of new life and ideas. A woman's cycle was considered sacred and special, and her time away from daily life during menstruation was respected. These days, leading a hectic life, getting your period often seems more of an inconvenience than a cause for celebration. Mostly...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Processed food is usually not food. Even though this is an Irish definition of bread in anyone’s language 10% sugar is too high for bread.

08.01.2022 The first sign of a cold: some things you can do The first signs of a cold or flu can be difficult to spot or easy to ignore! Most of us dont feel particularly sick when the first symptoms appear; we feel a bit achy, tired and lethargic, have a dull headache and a little sniffle, and wonder if we might be a little run down. Its worth acting quickly in this first stage. We find that taking good care of yourself at the first sign of a cold or flu can make a big difference t...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Kimchi Kimchi, the signature Korean ferment is a huge flavour blast. Usually its pretty honky, with the addition of strong fish sauce. We prefer a cleaner-tasting kimchi, but feel free to add fish sauce if you love it. For a bit of vegetarian honk, a small amount of kombu broth and/or some powdered shitake mushroom could also be added. Adjust the amount of Korean chilli powder to your taste. You can even leave it out, which makes blonde kimchi. Many versions of kimchi cont...Continue reading

07.01.2022 I am an acupuncturist who is registered with AHPRA and a certified member of AACMA.

07.01.2022 Pörkölt (Hungarian beef stew) A version of this gorgeous, hearty stew was sometimes served up in my family growing up, and was referred to by my cockney grampy as goo-lash. Ive since learned that Delia Smiths anglicised recipe isnt quite the real deal, and that there really is a right way and a wrong way to do it! Thanks to our friend Peter, and to George Langs wonderful Hungarian cookery book for the enlightenment. Braise this dish really slowly, so that it slowly yiel...ds up and cooks in its own juices. I large onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp beef or pork lard 1kg chuck steak, cut into chunks 4 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 garlic cloves tsp caraway seed 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika 1 tsp crushed dried marjoram, or 3 sprigs of fresh marjoram, chopped 2 green peppers, cut into thin slices In a large casserole or saucepan melt the lard over a medium heat. Fry the onion until very soft and shiny-looking, but be careful not to let it take on any colour. Add the chuck steak, stir and turn down the heat to low. Cover with a lid cook for about 10 mins stirring occasionally, until the meat changes colour, and is beginning to stew in its own juice. Meanwhile crush the garlic, caraway and a couple of large pinches of salt together with the flat side of a knife to make a paste (or you could use a mortar and pestle). Once the meat has changed colour add the garlic paste. Put a lid on the casserole and turn the heat to very low. Youre aiming for a very, very gentle simmer. Use a simmer mat if your flame doesnt go low enough. If your sauce begins to dry out at any point, add a little water. After 1 hours add the tomatoes, paprika and dried marjoram. Continue to simmer away slowly until the meat is extremely tender. This can take up to 4 hours. Add the finely sliced peppers and the fresh marjoram if using. Remove from the heat and leave to rest, lidded, for 10-15 mins to wilt the peppers. This is lovely with green beans dressed with melted butter and dill, and a potato dish. I also like it with sauerkraut. Look out for the Purple Sauerkraut recipe coming your way soon! Recipe by Rose Rowney. For more food ideas see www.facebook.com/rosie.baker.39545

07.01.2022 Quick Breakfast Congee Many traditional cultures eat a noodle or rice dish for breakfast. It can be a bit difficult to get your head around eating a savoury dish for breakfast, but its well worth making the change, especially if youve discovered that the standard toast-or-cereal breakfast doesnt work for you. Here is a breakfast with loads of nutritional value that sits lighter on the stomach, though is still satisfying. Congee is extremely versatile. You can use any kind ...of leftover rice and any broth or stock you have on hand, though we like it best with chicken or dashi broth. It can easily be made vegetarian or vegan using a vegetable broth. Check out the list of variations at the end of the recipe for more ideas on how you can make a tasty dish from whatever happens to be in the fridge. Ingredients for (2 people) 2 cups cooked rice 4 cups broth or stock 4 spring onions, finely chopped 3 slices fresh ginger 1 handful shitake mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp tamari 2 large handfuls Asian greens, chopped into bite-sized pieces 2 tsp miso, loosened up in a dribble of water A knob of butter 2 eggs Toasted sesame seed, to garnish Chopped coriander to garnish Method Place the rice, broth or stock, ginger, shitake, tamari and the white parts of the spring onion in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the rice starts to break down (about 15 mins). It should still be quite soupy. Add a bit more stock or broth if need be. Stir in the Asian greens and let it simmer for a few minutes until the greens have wilted. Remove from the stove, stir in the miso and leave to one side with the lid on while you fry the eggs. To fry the eggs, heat a frying pan over a medium heat for a minute or two, then toss in the butter, which should begin to foam. Crack in the eggs. Dont worry if the butter starts to turn brown; brown butter, miso and sesame are fantastic together. To serve, divide the congee between two bowls and top each with a fried egg. Garnish with the green parts of the spring onion, chopped coriander and toasted sesame. Variations To add to the congee: wombok, boy choy, pak choy, tatsoi, spinach, edamame, peas To Garnish: boiled or fried egg, sliced left-over chicken or duck, tempeh, perilla leaf, toasted nori (shredded), kimchi, pickled ginger, chives Recipe by Rose Rowney

06.01.2022 Osso Bucco This Italian classic is the ultimate mid-winter dish; its so sweet, fat and warming. Osso bucco really is slow food for sharing with family and friends. It is a labour of love and can take many hours to cook. I find its best to cook it the day before you want to eat it to take pressure off the process. This recipe uses a medieval method to thicken the sauce, using a puree of the veggies that have almost broken down during the long slow cook. This is fantastic les...Continue reading

06.01.2022 How to make Purple Sauerkraut It took us a long time to become sauerkraut converts. We just didnt understand why anyone would enjoy eating something so stinky and sour. Then a friend of ours served it up with a Hungarian beef stew and the lights went on. The flavours were made for each other and we realized its all about the context. Sauerkraut pairs beautifully with potatoes, onions, celeriac, cabbage, sausages, bacon, apples, walnuts, cheddar cheese, sour cream, eggs, mus...Continue reading

06.01.2022 The newly renovated door at the clinic. I used Tung oil to rejuvenate the wood. Same oil was used by the Chinese boat builders for the last 2 Millenia to waterproof their boat hulls.

04.01.2022 Fantastic article for anyone going bush in warmer weather.

04.01.2022 Fantastic approach to life after giving birth. A must for all mothers and mothers to be.

03.01.2022 Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine treat the whole person to support the bodies ability to heal itself. To do this a diagnosis takes into account the side effects of medication and other treatments. The treatment is then based on this diagnosis. This post shows a great example of the use of Acupuncture to alleviate symptoms in treatment of cancer.

02.01.2022 From a mountain top temple in Bali to the clinic in Thornbury; what a great trip! Just back from our honeymoon in the land of coconuts, scooters and devotion. The view from Pura Lempuyang in Bali's northeast is inspiring and humbling, but it's nice to be back and working in our clinic. Mob: 0405 252 072 www.jeremyrowney.com

02.01.2022 Massage, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine over the Christmas Break. Just letting you know that we are open through the Christmas/New Year period to help with holiday season stress and digestion issues We are open tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st December We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.... To support you with your 2016 resolutions we are open straight after New Year. We are open Saturday 2nd, Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th, Friday 8th and Saturday 9th of January. www.jeremyrowney.com Mob: 0405 252 072

01.01.2022 Your right of choice in healthcare is under threat! The Gov. has cut private health insurance rebates for natural therapies. ACT NOW and sign the petition to he...lp protect your right of choice in healthcare. What's at risk? - Private Health Insurance rebates for natural therapies to be cut April 2019. - Labor will introduce a GST TAX on natural medicine and therapies. - Anti-complementary medicine lobby groups continue attempts to influence health policy. - Positive evidence ignored in Government-funded research. Educational courses are being shut down and practitioners unable to access ingredients. Why? Behind all of these drastic cuts and proposed changes are Government-funded reports that declare there is NO evidence that 17 natural therapies from yoga to naturopathy are effective. The Government is using the reports to justify restricting your choice in healthcare. We want to know why the Government is ignoring world-wide, positive scientific evidence. We want a Senate Inquiry to scrutinise these reports starting with the very first report that is now the subject of a complaint to the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

01.01.2022 This article contains some very good diet and lifestyle information about cancer prevention. It fits very well with the Chinese Medicine advice about tumor prevention. In Chinese Medicine tumors are considered a mass of Damp or Phlegm gathered in a location that the body has not been able to process and eliminate. Once this mass develops a blood supply its growth rate is much faster and it can spread throughout the body. When a mass gets to this stage it is called cancer. Dam...p and Phlegm are fluids and fats that are the body is not able to process and either use or eliminate. They accumulate in the body because the digestive system is inefficient and unable to process what is being ingested. Inactivity leads to reduced tissue metabolism and an inefficient digestion. All of the 8 foods below are difficult to process and are recommended in Chinese Medicine to remove from your diet to reduce any of the effects of Damp and Phlegm in the body. The digestive process in the human body is a whole heap of chemical reactions. Quite simply put, if the food we eat is clean and simple then the chemical reactions inside the body are fairly clean and there are less bi-products left afterwards. On the other hand if the food we eat is difficult to digest then there will be more crud left over after the digestive chemical processes. If the body can't eliminate these bi-products then it will store them some where in the body.