by Annalise | Feb 12, 2021 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac
Happy Year of the Metal Ox! Chinese New Year falls on Friday, February 12th, this year. The new year is a chance to start fresh, connect with loved ones and share in the hope of good things to come. Chinese astrology is based on a 12 year cycle with a corresponding...
by Annalise | Mar 17, 2020 | Chinese Medicine, COVID-19, Energy, Exercise, Health, Quiescence, Seasons, Winter
Colds, Flus, COVID-19 and how to stay healthy this season is in the forefront of everyone minds right now. Fortunately Chinese medicine has a lot to offer for both building the body’s immunity and how to treat infectious diseases. In fact this is one of the...
by Annalise | Feb 7, 2020 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Green Living, Philosophy, Quiescence
Happy Year of the Metal Rat! Saturday 25th January marked the start of the two week celebration of Chinese New Year, let’s take a look at what the Year of the Rat is all about. Chinese astrology is based on a 12 year cycle with a corresponding element (wind,...
by Annalise | Jul 17, 2019 | Balance, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Emotions, Energy, Stress, Yin Essence
Our modern lifestyle is fast-paced and jam-packed! We juggle work, family, community – it’s all too easy to be overwhelmed. So how do we achieve balance? Let’s take a look at how Chinese Medicine can help with burnout and adrenal fatigue. What...
by Annalise | Feb 5, 2019 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Green Living, Health, Philosophy, Quiescence
Today, 5th of February 2019, marks the start of the two week celebration of Chinese New Year – Happy Year of the Earth Pig! Chinese astrology is based on a 12 year cycle with a corresponding element (wind, fire, earth, water or metal) and an animal representing...
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...
Discover safe, effective pain relief with Chinese medicine in Melbourne. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, remedial massage & more—natural alternatives to medication.
Are you curious about the role of Acupuncture during fertility treatment and IVF? In this latest blog post, you will learn how fertility Acupuncture can improve IVF success, reduce stress and support reproductive health.
As March is Endometriosis Awareness month, let’s delve into the symptoms and diagnosis of this condition and discuss ways your Chinese Medicine Practitioner can help manage your symptoms.
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.