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 | Jul 23, 2014 | Health, Winter
Chinese Medicine treatments for winter ailments. Winter has well and truly descended on us here in Melbourne and some of you might have started feeling sniffly and run down. Now, more than ever, we have to pay particular attention to our health and it’s worth looking...
by Annalise | Jul 2, 2014 | Winter
We’ve just passed the winter solstice, according to the philosophy of Chinese Medicine winter represents the utmost of Yin. In it’s very nature winter is a slow, dark, cool, inward moving season, all things Yin. It is associated with the water element and...
by Annalise | Aug 21, 2013 | Seasons, Winter
Spending six weeks practicing in a different environment, has given me a strong reminder of a great strength of Chinese Medicine; the notion that we are always at one with our environment. Our surroundings – the climate, the land, the air, the seasons, the other...
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.