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 | Mar 29, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Health, Menstrual Cycle, Ovulation, Quiescence
All about endometriosis and some things you can do to help. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this often misunderstood condition. Here at Quiescence, we are committed to helping individuals with endometriosis live their best...
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...
by Annalise | Feb 8, 2016 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Quiescence
Happy Year of the Monkey to you all! As the Year of the Sheep wound down, the staff here at Quiescence embraced some big life changes. Our lovely practitioner Rose was married, and has been enjoying a well earned break traveling in Bali, while Purdy is planning her...
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...
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.