by Reception Team | Feb 7, 2024 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Chinese Medicine, Georgia Payten, low milk supply, Pregnancy
Chinese Medicine and Postnatal Care By Georgia Payten What is the Fourth Trimester, and how does Chinese Medicine and acupuncture support the mother during the postpartum period? In Traditional Chinese Medicine and culture, the first month after giving birth is...
by Annalise | Feb 11, 2023 | Birth, Chinese Medicine, Emotions, Energy, Health, Winter
Happy Year of the Rabbit! Sunday 22nd January marked the beginning of the 2 week celebration of Chinese New Year. Let’s take a look at what we can expect. Chinese astrology is based on a 12 year cycle with a corresponding element (wind, fire, earth, water or metal)...
by Annalise | Nov 10, 2022 | Birth, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Emotions, Energy, Health, Herbs, Philosophy, Winter
Medicinal Mushrooms are edible mushrooms with known health benefits. They have been used in traditional medicines across the globe since before recorded history and are highly regarded tonic herbs in Chinese Medicine. Originally thought of by Daoist monks to promote...
by Annalise | Jun 24, 2022 | Birth, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Emotions, Energy, Health, Recipes, Winter
Lamb Shanks with Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), ginger and dates is one of our favourites for warming and replenishing the new mums in our lives, and anyone lacking in vitality. In Chinese Medicine the first month postpartum is considered an important time for healing...
by Annalise | Aug 11, 2018 | Birth, Chinese Medicine
You may have spotted a photo of Purdy’s little cutey on the reception desk. He is about to turn one (time flies!) We thought it was a good time to reflect on his birth, here is Purdy’s birth story: I had a fairly easy pregnancy, classed as low risk. I...
In Traditional Chinese Medicine and culture, the first month after giving birth is considered crucial to the immediate and future health of both the mother and her baby. This is a period of time where it is encouraged for the mother to rest, recuperate and be nourished.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine and culture, the first month after giving birth is considered crucial to the immediate and future health of both the mother and her baby. This is a period of time where it is encouraged for the mother to rest, recuperate and be nourished.
The Benefits of Qigong Recently we were lucky enough to meet Emma Adnams, the founder of Move for Life Qigong, and experience her wonderful Qigong classes here in Fitzroy. Qigong, pronounced “chee goong” is an ancient energy-centred movement practice, deeply rooted in the core principles of Chinese Medicine. It combines gentle movements with controlled breathing… Read more: The Benefits of Qigong
From time to time everyone has temporary feelings of anxiety or worry. See how Chinese Medicine approaches Anxiety.
It's Autumn in Melbourne and that means stone fruits are in season.