Are You Hydrated… or Just Drinking Water?
A Chinese Medicine Take on Depletion… This month at Red Tent, we’re talking about depletion—a quiet, often sneaky state that can take many forms. You might be drinking plenty of water and still be dehydrated. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, hydration isn’t just about how much water you drink—it’s about how well your body […]
From “Don’t Get Pregnant” to “Why Isn’t It Happening?”:
Listening to the Body on the Fertility Journey For many women, the early messages around fertility are crystal clear:Don’t get pregnant. Be careful. Take the pill. Use protection. Avoid surprises. And for good reason. Those messages are often given with care and protection in mind. But what isn’t talked about nearly as much is what […]
Unlocking Emotional Healing Through the Luo Vessels in Chinese Medicine
In Classical Chinese Medicine, the Luo vessels—also known as Luo-Connecting channels—play a crucial role in managing emotional health. These secondary pathways branch from the primary meridians and are believed to store unresolved emotions and traumas that the body couldn’t process at the time they occurred. The Role of Luo Vessels in Emotional Storage Each Luo […]
Coffee, Alcohol & Menopause
The Role of Alcohol and Coffee: Are they helping or hurting when it comes to menopause? Let’s talk about alcohol and coffee—two staples of modern adult life. Whether it’s a morning cup of coffee to jumpstart the day or a glass of wine to unwind in the evening, these beverages are deeply embedded in our […]
Honouring the Rite of Passage: Our Perspective on Menopause
On the eve of International Women’s Day, it feels fitting to reframe a stage of life that was often spoken about in hushed tones—menopause. Rather than viewing it mostly with frustration or fear, what if we embraced it as a powerful transition? Instead of seeing it as a decline, what if we embraced it as […]
The Vital Role Diet Plays in Chinese Medicine
The cornerstone of health Chinese Medicine is a rich and evolving tradition that has been practiced continuously for over 2000 years. Rather than discarding old theories as new ones emerge, it builds upon its roots, adding new layers of understanding while preserving the wisdom of the past. This approach allows Chinese Medicine to remain both […]
The Reishi Mushroom
Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), known as Lingzhi in Chinese Medicine, is a highly revered medicinal mushroom used for over 2,000 years. It is considered an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body resist stress and restore balance. Benefits in Chinese Medicine: I am a huge fan of this mushroom It just delivers, what can I say. […]
My Two Cents on The Work Life Juggle
As we move now into the year of the Snake, it’s got me thinking… Over the last 20 years there’s been a fair bit to juggle with work and family and there’s a few things I’ve learnt along the way that I wanted to share: > Ensuring my health is flourishing has kept me sane […]
My version of “doing the month”
16 years ago I was housebound. I was trying my hand at it with my first child. I’d read loads about it and being a Chinese medicine practitioner, I knew the importance of taking care of myself and how if I didn’t, how that could adversely impact me and my precious baby.