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 | Oct 19, 2018 | Annalise Drok, Breastfeeding, Chinese Medicine, Emotions, Happiness, Philosophy, Stress
If you’ve had a child in recent years and are struggling with fatigue there is a good chance you are experiencing some level of Postnatal Depletion. Postnatal depletion is a relatively new term coined by Dr. Oscar Serrallach who describes it as “more...
by Annalise | Aug 15, 2016 | Breastfeeding, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, low milk supply, Recipes
The first week of August marks World Breastfeeding Week and we thought what better way to celebrate than with a tasty Biscuits for Breast Milk ! In Chinese Medicine theory breast milk is an expression of the Blood energetic and Qi (vital energy). It is understood that...
by Annalise | Aug 28, 2015 | Breastfeeding, Chinese Medicine, Diet
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, this year the theme is around ‘Women and work – Let’s make it work’ which emphasizes the need for better support systems and policies to enable working mothers to breastfeed. On a global scale breastfed...
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.