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In a recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald, it was reported that there has been an increase of over 50% of Australians turning to complementary forms of medicine, including acupuncture. For the full article go to:

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/07/23/1216492537384.html

Acupuncture is recognised by the World Health Organisation as an effective form of medical intervention. It looks at your health complaints as part of a broader picture - taking into account many aspects of your life and then treating you as a whole person.

Book in with Thomas and join this ever growing trend.

Email: tom@thomascrooks.com.au

Phone: 0401 322 061

Did you know that Chinese medicine can be used in the treatment of colds & flu?

At his clinic in Glebe, Thomas works with his clients using Acupuncture and Herbal medicine, in combination with cupping and moxibustion, to boost immunity as well as address the common symptoms associated with viral infections of the respiratory system. These include:

• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny nose/congested sinus
• Headache & body ache
• Chills & fever
• Phlegm production

A short course of treatment can help to either prevent the onset or manage the symptoms of this regular disturbance to a busy person's life.

Best of all, treatment is completely natural!

Contact Thomas now on tom@thomascrooks.com.au or on 0401 322 061 if you have any questions or to book your appointment.

Thomas Crooks and Grant Cole have recently opened the doors of the Sosuishiryu Australia Newtown Dojo. They are both teaching a system of Japanese Martial Art that includes Judo, Jujutsu and Karate.

The dojo is located at Reiby Hall, 37 Station St Newtown, just behind the RSL Club. Classes are on Wednesday and Friday nights from 6.30-9.30pm.

Training in a martial art is a wonderful way of staying healthy and managing stress while at the same time learning self-protection skills. All people over 15 are welcome.

Please go to www.newtowndojo.org or call Thomas on 0401322061 for more information.

The Living Meridian Chart is a high quality poster series that shows in detail the acupoints and meridian pathways of all the external channels, as used in both TCM and Zen Shiatsu.

Beautifully presented, these charts are an invaluable reference for the TCM student and practitioner.

Thomas was heavily involved in the initial stages of chart development and now rejoins the team as an adjunct to his clinical work.

Go to http://store.thefifthelement.com.au for more information about the Living Meridian charts and how they may enhance your learning and practice of TCM.

Did you know that anxiety can be significantly reduced and even overcome with acupuncture and Chinese herbs?

In TCM terms, there are 6 diagnostic patterns that when present, can manifest in anxiety.

1. Qi and Blood Deficiency

2. Kidney Yin Deficiency

3. Kidney Yang Deficiency

4. Liver Blood Deficiency

5. Gall-Bladder Deficiency

6. Liver Qi Deficiency

Depending on the severity of the anxiety, as well as other signs and symptoms present, one of these diagnoses will generally be given. The treatment given is then based upon the diagnosis, as well as the manifestations of the pattern that are specific to the individual. Also taken into account is what modality (or combination of modalities) is most effective for both the pattern and the patient. This is how treatment is tailored to each unique person.

If you or one of your loved ones are suffering from anxiety, understand that it does not need to be so. Please call or email Thomas to discuss in further detail how Chinese Medicine can be of benefit. 

Thomas Crooks is very excited to be launching his new website. On this site you will find information about Thomas' clinic, and the wonderful form of complementary medicine known as Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Thomas has particular interests in the treatment of anxiety and depression,  quality of life management for oncology patients and general pain management.

Feel free to contact Thomas to book in your treatment, or even if you have questions about how Chinese Medicine can be of benefit to you or your loved ones.