by Reception Team | Nov 7, 2024 | Breastfeeding, COVID-19, Diet, Energy, Philosophy, Practitioners, Quiescence, Stress, Uncategorized
Deep dive into chronic fatigue syndrome from a Chinese medicine perspective with Peter Slipper, one of Melbourne’s best Chinese Medicine practitioners. What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis...
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 | Jan 28, 2022 | Annalise Drok, Balance, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Emotions, Health, Herbs, Seasons
How Chinese Medicine Can Support Your Digestive Health Chinese Medicine believes digestion plays an integral role in every aspect of our well being. When our digestive function is not optimal it can result in all manner of health complaints. Let’s take a look at...
by Annalise | Aug 11, 2021 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Health, Keren Rochwerger, Menstrual Cycle, Ovulation, PCOS
Written by Keren Rochwerger Treating PCOS with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine A recent trip to the Doctor confirms a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Feelings of confusion and despair arise. You search online trying to understand what this diagnosis...
by Annalise | Dec 23, 2019 | Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Emotions, Summer
Summer has finally hit as we find ourselves in the throws of Christmas festivities here in Melbourne. According to Chinese Medicine, it is not only what you eat but how you eat that affects your health. Here are some tips on mindful eating this silly season....
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.