Winter is a time for retreat, stillness, and conserving energy. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and everything in nature slows down; inviting us to do the same. Rather than pushing forward, winter calls us to turn inward and replenish our reserves.
Read MoreDiscover the healing power of Korean marinated eggs, also known as Mayak Eggs, through the lens of Chinese medicine. In this recipe and blog, we explore how each ingredient supports your health energetically — from nourishing Yin and Blood to warming the digestion. A simple, delicious recipe with deep therapeutic value.
Read MoreSpring is a time for new beginnings, as the days get longer and the sun starts getting (a little!) warmer. But it’s also the season of strong winds (especially here in Melbourne!). It’s a time of expansion rather than contraction, and starting to move and grow outward in the world after the hibernation of winter.
Read MoreAutumn is the season of the metal element. This is the season of contraction and moving inwards, of dryness, and of the Lungs and Large intestine. In Autumn, caring for these organs is done through lifestyle, our emotions, food, and caring for our immunity
Read MoreAhhhh breakfast. Many traditions, including the Chinese see it as the most important meal of the day. But I’ve always struggled with a breakfast that a) I don’t get bored of or b) makes me feel good and full. Until I learned about soaking oats..
Read MoreThe menstrual cycle is, for many women, an inconvenient necessity. However, it can be so much more than that. For centuries, Chinese medicine has used the menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool for not only hormonal health, but understanding the health of the overall body, and in this blog post I discuss how and why.
Read MoreIn Chinese Medicine, digestion relies on three principles: what we eat, how we eat, and how we digest. This article discusses some simple principles you can implement into your life for a healthy digestive system.
Read MoreAs Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture grows in popularity, so do the myths and arguments both for and against its use, as well as the intrigue surrounding it. Here, I’m going to share a few of the myths and comments I commonly hear when I tell people what I do!
Read MoreAs the seasons change, daylight savings ends and it starts to cool down, the dreaded cold and flu season approaches. How does Chinese Medicine approach this time of year? And what can you do to protect yourself from getting sick?
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