Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Zetland
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 Zetland to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
Age-related cognitive decline — characterised by memory difficulties, reduced processing speed, and concentration problems — reflects the natural decline of Kidney Essence and its production of marrow, which in TCM fills the brain ("Sea of Marrow"). When Kidney Essence declines, the brain becomes insufficiently nourished, leading to forgetfulness, mental sluggishness, and poor focus. Heart Blood deficiency and Phlegm misting the mind may compound the picture.
Key treatment points include GV20 (Baihui) and the Sishencong (four points surrounding GV20), which directly stimulate the vertex of the head and increase cerebral blood flow. GV17 (Naohu, "Brain's Door") and GB20 (Fengchi) improve posterior cerebral circulation. KI3 (Taixi) and BL23 (Shenshu) tonify Kidney Essence to nourish the brain. HT7 (Shenmen) calms the spirit and supports memory through the Heart's role in housing the mind (Shen).
Neuroimaging studies have shown acupuncture at GV20 and related scalp points increases cerebral blood flow and activates memory-related brain regions. Regular treatment — weekly or fortnightly — may help maintain cognitive function. Combining acupuncture with mental stimulation, physical exercise, and social engagement aligns with both modern and traditional approaches to healthy brain ageing.
Acupuncture increases cerebral blood flow, particularly through scalp points like GV20. In TCM, it tonifies Kidney Essence which nourishes the brain (Sea of Marrow). Neuroimaging studies confirm activation of memory-related brain regions during acupuncture.
The Sea of Marrow is the TCM concept of the brain. The Kidney produces Essence (Jing), which generates marrow that fills the brain and spinal cord. Declining Kidney Essence with age leads to reduced marrow production, which TCM associates with cognitive decline, poor memory, and dizziness.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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