When Old Pain Flares Up
What Does it Mean and What You Can Do About It Have you ever had a nagging, intermittent pain, that’s on one side of your body…maybe in your shoulder, hip, back, or neck, that pops up seemingly out of nowhere? Or perhaps digestive discomfort or menstrual issues that first appeared years ago but occasionally flare […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
Treating Mastitis with Chinese Medicine and Natural Remedies At Home
I had mastitis four times with my first child, so I feel like I’ve been around the block with it and have a lot of empathy for it. As if you need inflamed and sore breasts with all the worries a new baby brings. But that’s what life does – it throws you another curve […]
Low Breast Milk Supply – Advice for Breastfeeding Mothers
Many new mothers are concerned about their milk supply. Is your baby getting enough milk? Could insufficient milk supply explain why they are still unsettled? Generally, if your newborn baby is gaining weight steadily, that is the best sign that all is well with your breast milk supply. However, for some mothers, the instinct that […]
Sacred Breastfeeding – My Final Breastfeed
Last night was my last breastfeed of my last baby. Today has been our first day without breastmilk. It’s one of those occasions that is significant on a personal level, though usually remains private. For me, weaning my last bub off the breast needs some acknowledgement and ritual. I have been trying to work out […]
Sleep Deprivation, Motherhood and a New Comedy “The Letdown”
Sarah Scheller and Alison Bell are the creators of a new comedy pilot called “The Letdown” on ABC TV. It’s about a new mum who is struggling with her little bundle and who she is now as a person. I caught up with my friend Sarah to have a chat about it. Some would say your […]