by Annalise | May 11, 2017 | Chinese Medicine, Energy
Winter is almost upon us and prevalence of colds and flus’ is on the rise. It seems general expectation is to just “solider on”, however pushing symptoms to the side can often prolong the illness. Lets take a look at some natural remedies for...
by Annalise | Mar 15, 2017 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Emotions, Energy, Summer
In Chinese Medicine theory there is a fifth season – Late Summer. Melbourne seems to be experiencing an endless summer at the moment. Late summer is a transitional time between Summer and Autumn; the mornings are cool, the days are not so ferociously hot and...
by Annalise | Jul 1, 2016 | Chinese Medicine, Emotions, Energy, Winter
After a mild autumn, winter hit with a bang. This winter has been full of frosty mornings and rainy days. Chinese medicine associates winter with the Water element, Kidney Qi, the colour blue and the emotion of fear. Kidney Qi is heightened during the winter months...
by Annalise | Jan 27, 2015 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese Zodiac, Energy, Philosophy
Thursday February 19th 2015 marks the beginning of the new year in Chinese astrology, the Year of the Wooden Sheep. You may also hear 2015 referred to as the year of the ram or goat as the Chinese translation “yáng” is the same for all these animals....
by Annalise | Jan 16, 2015 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Energy, Sleep, Stress
Sleep, as any new parent or person suffering from sleep deprivation will tell you, it is essential for normal day to day mental and physical function. While we have a tendency to focus on the numbers of hours of sleep we have, it’s more about the quality of...
by Annalise | Oct 8, 2014 | Energy, Exercise, Happiness, Health, Stress
So much of Chinese philosophy is grounded in balancing yin and yang, and this goes for exercise too. Often times if we are a yang personality, or we’ve had a particularly stressful day, we are drawn to more energetic forms of exercise. Getting the heart rate pumping...
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.