Understanding Headaches Through the Lens of Classical Acupuncture
Headaches are one of the most common pain conditions worldwide. From a biomedical perspective, they may arise from muscle tension, hormonal fluctuations, sinus congestion, vascular changes, dehydration, stress, or neurological conditions such as migraines. Treatment often focuses on pain relief: NSAIDs, triptans, hydration, rest, or preventative medications. But from the viewpoint of Classical Acupuncture and […]
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 […]
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.
The latest in allergy prevention for children
The guidelines for what to feed our children between the ages of four to 11 months has changed in relation to foods which may cause allergic reactions. These recommendations have been based on a study conducted in the UK and all details of that can be found here: http://www.leapstudy.co.uk/ Australia has the highest rate of […]
The latest in allergy prevention for your child
The guidelines for what to feed our children between the ages of four to 11 months has changed in relation to foods which may cause allergic reactions. These recommendations have been based on a study conducted in the UK and all details of that can be found here: http://www.leapstudy.co.uk/ Australia has the highest rate of […]
I Don’t Have Time To Be Healthy
Yeah, I hear that a lot. I don’t have time to be healthy. It’s a big one and I’m sure at one stage or another, every mother has said it. I get it. I have two not-so-little ones and yep, finding time to be healthy was a powerful journey those first few years. Mums […]
Birth Without Fear Conference Rocks Sydney Championing Postpartum Care
Here I am speaking at the Birth Without Fear Conference the other weekend. January Harshe, mother of six children flew to Australia for the first time to present Birth Without Fear downunder. She started her blog, Birth Without Fear, in 2010 and it gathered so much interest, she started running conferences, first in the USA, […]
8 Top Tips To Keep Kids Healthy In Winter
Winter is that time of year when your child might come down with something – a cough or cold – and before they’ve recovered, they’re sick again with something new. For a parent, winter can be a really trying time. It can be hard to keep kids healthy in winter! In winter, shorter days […]
School Lunchbox Recipe: Anzac Slice With Blended Seeds
I wanted a new school lunchbox recipe, so I took a regular slice recipe and mucked around with it. I wanted to put protein into it to give my kids some staying power at school. The result is an awesome school lunchbox recipe that is nutritious and, most importantly, yummy. Protein will help them to […]