High cholesterol: testing, risk factors and medical care
High cholesterol has several possible contributing factors. It often has no obvious symptoms, so it is assessed with blood tests rather than a symptom checklist…
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Explore articles on Chinese medicine, acupuncture and everyday wellbeing. These articles provide general information; individual care starts with a professional assessment.
Hay fever: recognising triggers and discussing treatment
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, can cause sneezing, an itchy or blocked nose and watery eyes. Symptoms may occur seasonally or throughout the year.
Read article ↗Difficulty conceiving: assessment and informed care
Difficulty conceiving can have several causes and may involve either or both partners. Medical assessment helps clarify possible factors and appropriate next steps.
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Your first Chinese medicine visit: what to discuss
A first consultation is an opportunity to explain your concerns, ask questions and decide whether a proposed approach is suitable for you. You do not…
Read article ↗Kidney Yang: understanding a traditional Chinese medicine term
Kidney Yang is a concept within traditional Chinese medicine. The word Kidney in this framework does not have the same meaning as the anatomical kidneys…
Read article ↗Weight management at MediHope: an individual approach
Weight management is a personal, ongoing process. This page replaces our earlier seven-day challenge information. It does not offer a rapid-weight-loss target or promise a…
Read article ↗What influences your appetite?
Appetite is shaped by signals from the body and brain, as well as sleep, habits, emotions, medicines and the situation around us. Feeling hungry is…
Read article ↗Blood stasis: a traditional Chinese medicine concept
Blood stasis is a term used in traditional Chinese medicine pattern descriptions. It is not interchangeable with a diagnosed blood clot, blocked artery or laboratory…
Read article ↗Spleen Qi: understanding traditional terminology
Spleen Qi is a concept used in traditional Chinese medicine. It should not be confused with the anatomical spleen, a diagnosis of digestive disease or…
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Chinese medicine theories: concepts and clinical limits
Traditional Chinese medicine uses an established vocabulary to describe observations and patterns. Learning these terms can help you understand a consultation, but it is different…
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