by Annalise | Nov 29, 2015 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Happiness, Recipes
This is an old family recipe made with spelt and almond meal, it’s super dense and full of fruit. Ideal for big family Christmas or to last the entire holidays, you could easily half the recipe if you don’t want such a large cake. Best made a few week in...
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...
by Annalise | Jul 6, 2015 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Herbs, Quiescence, Recipes, Winter
The health benefits of broths are far reaching, in fact Sally Fallon has written a 300 page book on the subject (we highly recommend it , you can find on the reception desk!) Bone broth is an amazing rich source of protein and minerals. There is Glycine promoting the...
by Annalise | Jun 4, 2015 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Happiness, Health, Recipes
Do you struggle to fit breakfast in in the mornings? It seems to be a common theme with our busy lifestyles. In clinic we frequently brainstorm ways to help people get this all important meal in. Chinese Medicine recognises that the each of our internal organs...
by Annalise | May 4, 2015 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Gan Cao, Herbs
We thought you may be interested to take a closer look at a few of the herbs we know and love. If you are one to have a nosy through your raw herbs you are likely to recognise this little beauty, it’s added to almost every formula! Gan Cao 甘草 – literally...
by Annalise | Apr 3, 2015 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Happiness, Health, Recipes
Hot cross buns are simply the best, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like them. Lucky for me my husband loves baking bread. This is his hot cross bun recipe. The use of organic Khorasan flour gives an extra dimension of flavour and goodness. Khorasan wheat...
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.
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.