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 | 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 | Oct 19, 2018 | Annalise Drok, Breastfeeding, Chinese Medicine, Emotions, Happiness, Philosophy, Stress
If you’ve had a child in recent years and are struggling with fatigue there is a good chance you are experiencing some level of Postnatal Depletion. Postnatal depletion is a relatively new term coined by Dr. Oscar Serrallach who describes it as “more...
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...
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.