by Dr. Alex Joannou | Apr 7, 2026 | Acupuncture, Health and Wellbeing, Medical Science
I still remember this one patient who came to me for widespread osteoarthritis. She’d been on strong opioid painkillers for years, not because she was careless, but because she was in genuine pain and her prescription made sense at the time. Her story is one...
by Dr. Alex Joannou | Mar 10, 2026 | Acupuncture, Health and Wellbeing, Medical Science
Perimenopause is a natural transition, but that doesn’t mean it always feels straightforward. For many women, the signs arrive gradually. Poor sleep here, a short fuse there… until one day it becomes clear that something is shifting. By the time many women arrive at...
by Dr. Alex Joannou | Feb 12, 2026 | Acupuncture, Depression and Anxiety, Health and Wellbeing, Medical Science
You might think antidepressants are a short-term bridge. A few months to get someone through the worst of it… then a careful review… then a plan. But that isn’t what’s happening for many Australians. In late 2025, a study from the University of South Australia (UniSA)...
by Dr. Alex Joannou | Jan 5, 2026 | Acupuncture, Health and Wellbeing, Medical Science
Over the years, as a GP and acupuncturist, I’ve watched more and more patients arrive in my clinic with this kind of chronic, free-floating anxiety. Many have already tried medication. Many have done their best with therapy. Some have done both, and still feel stuck...
by Dr. Alex Joannou | Dec 10, 2025 | Acupuncture, Health and Wellbeing, Medical Science
There’s a moment in early December that I see every year in the clinic. A patient comes in, drops into the chair, and gives a tired but polite smile. Their words sound light: “It’s just the busy season.” Yet, their shoulders tell a different story. The breath is held...
