Chronic disease affects 50% of people in Australia and one in five people suffer from multiple chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are health conditions that persist over a long period of time, leading to a deterioration in lifestyle and quality of life. Chronic disease is the leading cause of death in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).
Our team at the Rozelle Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Centre Sydney have a particular interest in chronic disease. Chinese medicine treatment may be able to assist with:
- Management of pain, stress and fatigue related to some autoimmune disorders, in consultation with other treating health practitioners
- Management of pain, fatigue and nausea related to many chronic diseases
- Management of vomiting or nausea arising from chemotherapy