by Annalise | Feb 21, 2022 | Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Quiescence, Seasons, Summer
Happy Year of the Tiger! Thursday 1st February 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...
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 | 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 | 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 | Feb 19, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Philosophy, Quiescence
Happy Year of the Dog to you! Chinese New Year was celebrated on the 16th of February, what can we expect from mans best friend this year? Perhaps our clinic mascot, Enzo can give us a few clues! Chinese astrology is based on a 12 year cycle with a corresponding...
by Annalise | Feb 2, 2017 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese Zodiac, Emotions, Health, Philosophy
Happy Year of the Rooster to you all! January 28th marked the start of the two week celebrations for Chinese New Year. In China the belief is that as you enter a new year it is a new beginning. It is traditional to clean your house, pay off debts, purchase new...
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.