by Annalise | Feb 21, 2022 | Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Quiescence, Seasons, Summer
Happy Year of the Tiger! Thursday 1st February marked the beginning of the 2 week celebration of Chinese New Year. Let’s take a look at what we can expect. Chinese astrology is based on a 12 year cycle with a corresponding element (wind, fire, earth, water or...
by Annalise | Oct 21, 2021 | Chinese Medicine, Courtney Fisher, Health, PCOS, Quiescence, Skin Care
Hello there, my name is Courtney and I’d like to tell you about how I sought the help of Chinese Medicine to treat acne naturally and bring about a lasting resolution. My relationship with my skin has permeated much deeper than the superficial connective tissue that...
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 | May 4, 2015 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Gan Cao, Herbs
We thought you may be interested to take a closer look at a few of the herbs we know and love. If you are one to have a nosy through your raw herbs you are likely to recognise this little beauty, it’s added to almost every formula! Gan Cao 甘草 – literally...
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.