by Annalise | Jan 28, 2022 | Annalise Drok, Balance, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Emotions, Health, Herbs, Seasons
How Chinese Medicine Can Support Your Digestive Health Chinese Medicine believes digestion plays an integral role in every aspect of our well being. When our digestive function is not optimal it can result in all manner of health complaints. Let’s take a look at...
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 | Feb 24, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Recipes
I’ve been doing a whole lot of fermenting over the summer break. It’s been loads of fun and I’ve ended up with something that’s excellent for gut health and super tasty. What’s not to love? If you’ve been in for a treatment here at Quiescence it’s likely you...
by Annalise | Jun 4, 2015 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Happiness, Health, Recipes
Do you struggle to fit breakfast in in the mornings? It seems to be a common theme with our busy lifestyles. In clinic we frequently brainstorm ways to help people get this all important meal in. Chinese Medicine recognises that the each of our internal organs...
by Annalise | May 21, 2013 | Autumn, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Health
Autumn: “Tis the season of dryness” As the leaves of our deciduous trees are on display in their magnificent yellows, oranges, purples and reds, it’s time to think about autumn, and the changes that autumn brings. Autumn is a season of dryness. It is...
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.