The HUE clinic

26/08/2026

Looks like I’ve been overworking AI a bit.😄

22/07/2026

Symptom burden continues to be a significant challenge throughout the cancer care continuum, frequently persisting even when guideline-directed pharmacologic treatments are used. Acupuncture has emerged as a nonpharmacologic supportive care option with growing evidence of benefit in selected cancer-related symptoms and has been incorporated into multiple professional oncology guidelines. However, uncertainty about proper indications, safety issues, referral processes, and reimbursement structures has hindered its adoption into standard oncology practice. This review provides practical guidance for oncology clinicians about the roles of acupuncture in cancer care. We summarise clinical indications supported by guidelines, outline oncology-specific safety and risk stratification principles, and discuss implementation strategies within cancer centres, which include referral workflows, use of patient-reported outcomes, staffing and training considerations, and financial sustainability. When administered by oncology-trained practitioners and coordinated within multidisciplinary care teams, acupuncture is typically safe, provided that clinicians consider the patient's treatment phase, relevant laboratory and imaging results, presence of implanted devices, surgical scheduling, and extent of metastatic disease. Although insurance coverage for acupuncture in cancer care remains heterogeneous in the United States, experience from mixed-payer environments demonstrates that services can be implemented using flexible delivery and staffing models, although financial sustainability remains influenced by payer mix and institutional support. For oncology professionals, familiarity with acupuncture referral criteria and available evidence can help broaden care options and support patient-centred symptom management.

Symptom burden continues to be a significant challenge throughout the cancer care continuum, frequently persisting even when guideline-directed pharmacologic treatments are used. Acupuncture has emerged as a nonpharmacologic supportive care option with growing evidence of benefit in selected cancer-...

30/06/2026

IBS Is More Than a Gut Problem

Many people think Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is simply a problem with the intestines. However, modern research shows that IBS is closely linked to the Brain–Gut Axis—the constant two-way communication between the brain and the digestive system.

When we experience ongoing stress, anxiety, or poor sleep, the autonomic nervous system can become imbalanced. This may alter gut movement, increase sensitivity to pain, and contribute to symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhoea, or constipation.

Rather than focusing only on the bowel, effective IBS care should also address the body’s nervous system.

At our clinic, we aim to restore a healthy autonomic nervous system balance, helping improve communication between the brain and gut. By supporting the body’s natural regulatory systems, we work to improve digestive function and reduce the frequency and severity of IBS symptoms.

A healthier nervous system can support a healthier gut.

hueclinic.co.nz

15/06/2026

Acupuncture in Medicine issue 3 of v44 is out.
In this volume:
- Effectiveness and safety of electroacupuncture in patients with upper limb spasticity after brain injury: a randomized controlled trial
- Acupuncture regulates gut microbiota and metabolites in a rat model of chronic migraine
= Electroacupuncture inhibits the NLRP3/caspase-1/ASC signaling pathway in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease
= Cholinergic neurons in the dorsal nucleus of the vagus nerve are involved in the mechanism of action of electroacupuncture at HT7 in a mouse model of chronic heart failure
= Acupuncture for post-stroke equinovarus: a case report
= Acupuncture for post-stroke equinovarus: a case report
Rapidly progressive spinal epidural abscess with purulent meningitis following acupuncture: a case report

Table of contents for Acupuncture in Medicine, 44, 3

09/06/2026

Listen to this song😄

An intimate, soothing indie folk song with warm acoustic guitars and gentle orchestral strings. The thoughtful lyrics explain the holistic connection of the body during medical treatments, offering a reassuring, calm, and supportive atmosphere of healing, balance, and restful recovery.

03/06/2026

Magnetic Neuro-Regulation (MNR)
The Future of Needle-Free, Continuous Autonomic Balance
At The HUE Clinic, we believe true recovery begins when your nervous system stops fighting and starts healing. For those who seek the profound benefits of neuro-regulation but prefer a completely non-invasive, needle-free experience, we are proud to introduce Magnetic Neuro-Regulation (MNR).

What is Magnetic Neuro-Regulation (MNR)?
MNR is an advanced, non-invasive therapeutic modality designed to restore balance to your autonomic nervous system. By placing specialised, medical-grade micro-magnets on precise neural pathways—specifically the highly sensitive peripheral nerves at your hands and feet—MNR gently regulates body signals.

Unlike traditional treatments that offer a strong, short stimulus, MNR provides a gentle, sustained micro-dose of regulation. The small, skin-friendly magnetic patches remain on your body after you leave the clinic, continuously working in harmony with your natural bio-electric system 24/7 as you sleep, work, or play.

Why the Nervous System Matters: For Every Stage of Life
Whether you are an adult navigating the modern corporate hustle or a child adapting to the pressures of growing up, your autonomic nervous system dictates your baseline health. When chronic stress dysregulates this system, it disrupts the vital Gut-Brain Axis, leading to physical and emotional burnout.

1. For Children & Adolescents: Building the Foundation for Lifelong Health
Childhood and adolescence are the critical "programming" phases of human biology—a time when all internal organs and neural networks are taking their permanent shape.

The Gut-Brain Connection: Academic pressure and social anxiety frequently trap a child's nervous system in a chronic 'fight-or-flight' mode. Through the Gut-Brain Axis, this halts proper digestion, leading to bloating, chronic stomach aches, and poor nutrient absorption.

Preventing Nutrient Imbalances: When a growing body cannot fully absorb nutrients due to a stressed gut, it does not just affect their current growth or concentration—it can weaken their constitutional health well into adulthood.

Our Approach: MNR offers a 100% painless, anxiety-free solution to calm overactive nerves, optimise sleep quality, restore digestive function, and unlock your child's full developmental potential.

2. For Adults: Resetting Chronic Stress & Burnout
Modern life often forces the adult nervous system to live in a state of constant survival. If you wake up exhausted, struggle with brain fog, suffer from chronic tension headaches, or experience sudden panic and anxiety, your autonomic system is likely depleted.

Sustained Recovery: MNR subtly shifts your body away from sympathetic dominance (stress) and into parasympathetic dominance (deep repair and digestion).

Continuous Autonomic Support: It helps lower internal inflammation, improves Heart Rate Variability (HRV), resets your sleep-wake cycles, and restores your metabolic resilience—without disrupting your busy daily routine.

The MNR Experience at The HUE Clinic
100% Non-Invasive & Pain-Free: Absolutely no needles. Perfect for children, seniors, and needle-phobic individuals.

Extended Care Beyond the Clinic: The continuous, long-acting stimulus ensures your treatment doesn't end when you walk out our doors.

Integrative & Data-Driven: Guided by Dr Joseph’s expertise in integrative medicine, your MNR protocol is fully customised based on your unique metabolic and autonomic markers.

Give your family’s nervous system the gentle reset it deserves.

https://hueclinic.co.nz/

28/05/2026

Is Stress Quietly Affecting Your Child’s Growth and Digestion?
Childhood and adolescence are when the body’s entire system is "programmed" for life. Protect their future with Magnetic Neuro-Regulation (MNR)—a pain-free, needle-free holistic therapy at The HUE Clinic, North Shore.

Did you know that the brain and the gut are constantly talking? Under school stress or anxiety, a child’s nervous system can get stuck in a 'fight-or-flight' mode. Through the Gut-Brain Axis, this directly causes digestive sluggishness, bloating, and poor nutrient absorption.

When growing bodies experience nutrient imbalances, it doesn't just affect their current height—it can leave them with a weaker constitution even after they grow up.

Our MNR (Magnetic Neuro-Regulation) Solution for Kids:

🧲 100% Needle-Free & Painless: Gentle micro-magnets are placed on precise nerve points on the hands and feet.

⏳ 24/7 Continuous Support: It provides sustained, gentle regulation to calm the nervous system while they study, play, and sleep.

🌿 Root Cause Healing: We restore gut function, optimise sleep, and ease anxiety, allowing your child to absorb nutrition fully and reach their maximum potential.

Give your child the foundation of lifelong health.

https://hueclinic.co.nz/

13/05/2026

fascinating recent article from the New York Times
discussed the “interstitium” — a body-wide network of fluid-filled spaces connected through fascia and connective tissue.

Researchers are exploring how acupuncture may influence not only the skin, but also:

fascia & connective tissue
the nervous system
fluid movement
bioelectrical signaling

While many questions still remain, modern science is increasingly recognising the body as an interconnected communication network rather than isolated parts.

It’s exciting to see possible connections emerging between traditional acupuncture concepts and modern neuroscience/fascia research.

The detection of another circulatory system in the human body could have enormous scientific implications.

01/05/2026

What’s the science behind acupuncture?

02/04/2026

What is Neuro Balance Acupuncture?

Neuro Balance Acupuncture focuses on regulating the nervous system to support the body’s natural recovery.

Your nervous system is fully connected throughout the body.
In traditional acupuncture, these connections are described as pathways (meridians) that link the nervous system to each internal organ.

By assessing your pulse, we identify which part of your system is out of balance — whether it is overactive or underactive.

Treatment involves stimulating specific points on the hands and feet, which are closely connected to these pathways.
This helps regulate the nervous system and restore balance in the body.

When the system is overactive (often linked to tension, heat, or stress), changes can occur quickly — sometimes even immediately.
When it is underactive (low energy, fatigue, cold sensations), recovery may take more time and consistency.

The key is identifying the correct pathway connected to the imbalance.
This is where our detailed pulse assessment plays an important role.

Our focus is simple:
Find the imbalance, restore the balance, and support your body’s recovery.