by Annalise | Jun 24, 2022 | Birth, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Emotions, Energy, Health, Recipes, Winter
Here at Quiescence Chinese Medicine one of our favourite dishes to prepare for new mums is Lamb Shanks with Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), ginger and dates. This traditional Chinese medicine recipe is deeply warming and restorative, helping to replenish Blood,...
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 | 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 | 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...
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