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 | Dec 19, 2016 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Herbs, Seasons
In Chinese Medicine theory our Qi, or vital energy, travels through the body’s internal organ system in a cyclic ebb and flow. Peaking every two hours it flows from a Yin organ to the paired Yang organ and on again to the following yin organ, maintaining...
by Annalise | Apr 16, 2013 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Health
Chinese Medicine looks at the world on an energetic level. It sees how our body functions through how we interact with our surroundings, the food we eat and the seasons we live in. As Chinese Medicine practitioners we believe we can improve our energetic function and...
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.