Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Waitara
Josephine is a registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner based in Lane Cove and Frenchs Forest. If you're willing and able to travel from Waitara to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Vertigo — a spinning or tilting sensation often accompanied by nausea and balance problems — has multiple causes, with Ménière's disease being a common inner ear condition causing episodic vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and ear fullness. In TCM, vertigo is primarily attributed to Liver Yang rising, Phlegm-Dampness obstructing the clear orifices, or Kidney Essence deficiency. The classic teaching states: "No Phlegm, no dizziness; no Wind, no vertigo."
For Phlegm-type vertigo (characteristic of Ménière's), the critical point is ST40 (Fenglong), the body's primary Phlegm-resolving point. SP9 (Yinlingquan) drains Dampness, and PC6 (Neiguan) controls nausea. GB20 (Fengchi) calms Liver Wind and improves vestibular function. GV20 (Baihui) stabilises the head and raises clear Yang. For Ménière's specifically, SJ17 (Yifeng) and SJ21 (Ermen) address the inner ear directly.
Research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found acupuncture reduced vertigo episode frequency and severity. For acute attacks, strong stimulation of PC6 can rapidly reduce nausea and spinning. Between episodes, treatment focuses on resolving Phlegm and strengthening the Spleen to prevent Damp accumulation. Dietary reduction of salt, caffeine, and alcohol supports acupuncture treatment for Ménière's.
Acupuncture addresses the root cause — Liver Yang rising, Phlegm obstruction, or Kidney deficiency — while relieving symptoms through points that stabilise the head (GV20), improve vestibular function (GB20), and control nausea (PC6). For Ménière's, Phlegm-resolving points like ST40 are essential.
This classical TCM saying means that Phlegm — a pathological fluid accumulation — is considered the primary cause of dizziness and vertigo. When Phlegm blocks the clear orifices of the head, vertigo results. Resolving Phlegm through acupuncture and dietary changes is often key to lasting improvement.
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