Pak Lam has been a Chinese Alternative Medicine Practitioner since 1982. He practices as an…read moreacupuncturist treating a broad range of conditions, specializing in infertility, as well as chronic and stubborn problems, such as, cancer, heart disease, skin trouble, arthritis, spinal and back problem, epilepsy, conditions arising from having a stroke, in addition to asthma and eczema. I have found acupuncture to be excellent at treating a multitude of different conditions and find it particularly good at treat chronic pain. The only thing that it has failed to achieve in a long list f medical conditions is to make me quit smoking... but I failed to complete the prescribed course as I was called away on business half way through the treatment plan. I have however heard of people quitting smoking after one session, although how they do it I have no idea!

Somewhat interestingly, The Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Centre on Albany Road is…read moresituated directly next door to Health With Herbs. This is a very similar set-up to the Cowbridge Road East scenario, where The Chinese Acupuncture and Medicine Centre is positioned a few doors down from, yes, you guessed it, Health With Herbs! Isn't that an interesting coincidence! As with The Chinese Acupuncture and Medicine on Cowbridge Road East, The Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Centre on Albany Road is a welcome addition to this reasonably unhealthy area. With a few exceptions there's really not much else in the area that focuses on health and wellbeing. There are a couple of pharmacy's, and Errol Willy on Wellfield Road that offers curative alternative medicine, but in stark contrast there are an awful lot more things that can negatively impact it... the plethora of fast food joints for one! In addition, there are of course, a couple of beauty spas on the Penylan Road that offer one or two complimentary therapies that address deeper health issues, but by and large, their therapies only go skin deep. I love Chinese Medicine and am currently undergoing a course of acupuncture elsewhere. I'm definitely a disciple! And although acupuncture can be expensive, I do believe that it saves me time and money in the long run. It preserves my health, and so if I take a long-term view, the benefits are manifold! What is more, the Chinese medicines that The Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Centre sell will generally not cost you more than the average prescription, unless you have a rare condition, or require a whole suite of herbs... but, don't forget, these medicines are not subsidised by the NHS, as the allopathic prescriptions are. Subsidised prescriptions disguise the cost of conventional medicine, which can be exorbitantly expensive in reality. The taxpayer is still paying for the drugs at incredible prices, it's just that we don't know the specific cost. What's more, we are paying for it whether we use it or not... that's what the NHS is all about. (I don't mind this by the way, I just wish the treatments that I would like to see subsidised also, are generally not available on the NHS, so I'm forced to go private even though my income isn't that high). One more thing, allopathic medicine (also known as, conventional or orthodox), often does not treat the cause of a condition, but targets the alleviation of the symptoms instead. This often means that you remain uncured of the condition, and reliant on the drugs to disguise the fact that you are unwell... great for the continued revenue of the pharmaceutical companies, but really not great for you or the treasury coffers, and ultimately the taxpayer... Chinese medicine attempts to cure instead of disguise symptoms. Consultations with a doctor are lengthier and you get treated as a person as a whole, instead of being a carrier of a condition that renders you, the person, of no interest in the process. Chinese medicine takes your personality type, and your genetic physical make-up into consideration, whereas modern medicine is only interested in diagnosing and treating a recognised illness, and makes no allowances for you as an individual. Acupuncture has cured my incredibly painful badly bruised coccyx, that remained excruciating for two years until I realised that acupuncture would do the trick... it has also taken away most of my back pain, that I have suffered with for 28 years following a sporting injury. It has also vastly helped my overall health, bringing my body back into balance when it goes out of kilter due to overwork or me not taking care of myself as much as I should... and this all happens when I go for acupuncture to treat a specific condition. Chinese medicine treats the whole.

Alternative therapies usually get a bad rap, mainly because most of them have never undergone…read moredouble blind testing to determine whether they work. The great thing about placebos is the patient only need believe the treatment will make them better and sometimes it does but even modern science cannot tell you why, this is pretty much how alternative medicine may work, if you get better it's due to the treatment if not, well try something else. This technique is similar to modern medicine except in modern medicine the treatments have gone through clinical trials and testing on animals to determine whether there safe and effective. When you take a paracetamol, you could take it like a panacea or you have some pain, with acupuncture you get a consultation much like you would have at a doctors clinic. Chinese herbal medicine is an option if you think it will help and you can afford the treatments, but most of us would probably rather get a free prescription from the NHS (in Wales).

A waste of money. There was a huge language barrier so he could not understand my medical history…read more I was told to do more exercise - I've an energy liming disease with muscle weaknes, nerve and joint pain, dizziness. Some days I struggle to walk from my bed to my sofa - big joke really.

The Chinese Acupuncture and Medicine Centre was a welcome addition to Cowbridge Road East a few…read moreyears ago. And I'm clearly not the only person tht thinks so. Now in its sixth year, the place has established itself rather nicely! I love the fact that the offer a free diagnose by a qualified Doctor, who will even visit you at home if you are too ill to travel. This is amazing! Don't forget, this is a commercial entity and isn't subsidised in any way by the taxpayer. Conversely, your GP is funded by the government, but how easy have you found it to get a home visit in the last few years from the practitioner you're registered with? Hmmmm...! It's a marvel! The Chinese medicines that they sell will generally not cost you more than the average prescription, unless you have a rare condition, or require a whole suite of herbs... again, don't forget, these medicines are not subsidised by the NHS, as the allopathic prescriptions are! Plus allopathic medicine (also known as, conventional or orthodox), often does not treat the cause of a condition, but targets the alleviation of the symptoms instead. This often means that you remain uncured of the condition, and reliant on the drugs to disguise the fact that you are unwell... great for the continued revenue of the pharmaceutical companies, but really not great for you or the treasury coffers, and ultimately the taxpayer... oh, that's you again isn't it!? Chinese medicine attempts to cure instead of disguise symptoms. Consultations with a doctor are lengthier and you get treated as a person as a whole, instead a carrier of a condition that renders you, the person, of no interest in the process. Chinese medicine takes your personality type, and your genetic physical make-up into consideration, whereas modern medicine is only interested in diagnosing and treating a recognised illness, and makes no allowances for you as an individual. You'll be offered a healthful herbal tea the moment you enter this busy little Chinese practice, and will be dealt with swiftly. They offer a pretty comprehensive service including acupuncture, acupressure and herbal therapy. A course of acupuncture or acupressure will cost you more than herbal treatments in general, but you won't being paying any more for a session than you would if you had to pay for private physio sessions, which are becoming increasingly difficult to get by referral on the NHS. Acupuncture has cured my incredibly painful badly bruised coccyx, that remained excruciating for two years until I realised that acupuncture would do the trick... it has also taken away most of my back pain, that I have suffered with for 28 years following a sporting injury. It has also vastly helped my overall health, bringing my body back into balance when it goes out of kilter due to overwork or me not taking care of myself as much as I should... and this all happens when I go for acupuncture to treat a specific condition. Chinese medicine treats the whole

I love the Natural Health Clinic. It's a co-operative of professional therapists comprised of…read morereally experienced therapist who really know what they are doing. All of them are qualified to the highest standards within their chosen field, and with such a broad team to choose from, they pretty much have all of the complimentary health bases covered. Here's what they do: Acupuncture Allergy Testing Aromatherapy Counselling Herbal Medicine Homeopathy Hypnotherapy Indian Head Massage Nutrition Osteomyology Reiki Reflexology Shiatsu Out of this list I have had a number of treatments for various conditions. Shiatsu is brilliant for rebalancing the system and correcting imbalances on a profound level as well as in a more obvious respect. It will cure aches and pains that emerge from an overuse of the body, but will also assist in improving more subtle conditions such as digestion. I have also received Acupuncture (great for pain of any kind), and Herbal Medicine for infections, sluggishness and even as a form of tropical medicine, (to rid me of parasites when I came back from India - this was precautionary rather than specifically needed as I wasn't showing any specific symptoms at the time).

I have been a patient here for 12 years .... receiving care for a long term chronic back problem…read more The personal care and treatment I have received from Amo and the friendly reception team have always been outstanding and I highly recommend this team if you are looking for chiropractic treatment with a personal

From the owner: muscle , joint & nerve problems. Back , hip & leg pain,…read moreNeck, shoulder & arm pain Arthritic pain Chiropractic treatment is suitable for people of all ages. Chiropractors are trained to safely treat pregnant women, babies from birth, children and adults up to the very elderly.

Chinese Herbal Medicine is at the Newport Road end of City Street amid the hair salons and carpet…read moreand fabric shops. Painted in a distinctive red, it is nevertheless pretty easy to spot. As with The Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Centre on Albany Road, the Chinese Herbal Medicine shop and therapy rooms on City Road is a welcome addition to this reasonably unhealthy area. With a few exceptions there's really not much else in the area that focuses on health and wellbeing. There are a couple of pharmacy's near by, but in stark contrast, there are an awful lot more things that can negatively impact health on City Road that can support it... the plethora of fast food joints for one! In addition, there are of course, a couple of beauty spas that offer one or two complimentary therapies that address deeper health issues, but by and large, their therapies only go skin deep. Chinese Herbal Medicine sell Chinese herbs, and offer medical massage and acupuncture to treat the following conditions,; blood and circulatory conditions, respiratory problems, digestive issues, allergies, nervous disorders, sexual performance issues, chronic and acute pain, skin conditions, 'women's problems', obesity and smoking, amongst other things. I love Chinese Medicine and am currently undergoing a course of acupuncture elsewhere. I'm definitely a disciple! And although acupuncture can be expensive, I do believe that it saves me time and money in the long run. It preserves my health, and so if I take a long-term view, the benefits are manifold! What is more, Chinese medicines will generally not cost you more than the average prescription, unless you have a rare condition, or require a whole suite of herbs... but, don't forget, these medicines are not subsidised by the NHS, as the allopathic prescriptions are. Subsidised prescriptions disguise the cost of conventional medicine, which can be exorbitantly expensive in reality. The taxpayer is still paying for the drugs at incredible prices, it's just that we don't know the specific cost. What's more, we are paying for it whether we use it or not... that's what the NHS is all about. (I don't mind this by the way, I just wish the treatments that I would like to see subsidised also, are generally not available on the NHS, so I'm forced to go private even though my income isn't that high). One more thing, allopathic medicine (also known as, conventional or orthodox), often does not treat the cause of a condition, but targets the alleviation of the symptoms instead. This often means that you remain uncured of the condition, and reliant on the drugs to disguise the fact that you are unwell... great for the continued revenue of the pharmaceutical companies, but really not great for you or the treasury coffers, and ultimately the taxpayer... Chinese medicine attempts to cure instead of disguise symptoms. Consultations with a doctor are lengthier and you get treated as a person as a whole, instead of being a carrier of a condition that renders you, the person, of no interest in the process. Chinese medicine takes your personality type, and your genetic physical make-up into consideration, whereas modern medicine is only interested in diagnosing and treating a recognised illness, and makes no allowances for you as an individual. Acupuncture has cured my incredibly painful badly bruised coccyx, that remained excruciating for two years until I realised that acupuncture would do the trick... it has also taken away most of my back pain, that I have suffered with for 28 years following a sporting injury. It has also vastly helped my overall health, bringing my body back into balance when it goes out of kilter due to overwork or when I don't take care of myself as much as I should... and this all happens when I go for acupuncture to treat a specific condition. Chinese medicine treats the whole.

I've had traditional chinese acupuncture in the past , I thought I will give "western" treatment a…read moretry. I've arthritic knees with a lot of inflammation around them. I only wanted help with the pain and swelling. All I had was a massage on both knees, then 4 needles in the right knee, nothing in the left. That night I was in agony. I find massaging just pushes the inflammation around the joint, it does not help. I'm going back to chinese acupuncturist.

For someone who has spent the majority of her working life hunched over a laptop, frequently in…read moreless than ergonomically sound chairs (those comfy sofas can be murder when you're trying to write), I am no stranger to the occasional back twinge or spot of shoulder pain. When my bones start to ache, a few Ibuprofen have generally taken care of things - but last year, after a few particularly heavy weeks at work, I started to develop a back-ache that didn't want to shift. On the recommendation of a friend, I paid a visit to the Cathedral Road Osteopath Clinic for a consultation and massage. I know there is some controversy around the science of (or lack of) at the heart of osteopathy, and I was slightly concerned that I would arrive to a room full of healing crystals and nonsense concerning the alignment of my aura. My fears were dispelled immediately when I entered this converted house on Cathedral Road, which has a reassuring and slightly dull air of conventional medicine. After a short wait, I was given a 40 minute consultation where my posture was checked, I was massaged and a number of bone crunching manoeuvres were applied to my back and shoulders that left me initially a little sore but then, after a day, much much better. It was also reassuring to hear that my posture and alignment were basically sound (although I was suffering from a little tension in the shoulders). I was given some good advice on improving my working environment, and some exercises I could do routinely to keep myself in shape. Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm, the initial consultation costs £40 - and from my point of view, it was well worth it.