My Fave Pooping Remedy
I’ve recently fallen in love with chia seeds. Yes yes, I know, I’m late to the party. If I’m honest, I’m often late because I don’t want to jump into the latest fad and Chinese medicine dietary therapy has done my body and many of my clients, the world of good. So when I hear […]
Fennel for Freedom in your Tum
Fennel seeds. I love these. They’re incredible for clearing pains in your lower abdomen. They’re warming and calming and taste great when steeped in boiling water for a few minutes. Not only do they help adults but they also help kids and babies too. Warm fennel water is the best. I find the raw fennel bulb […]
My answer to almost everything. Chicken Soup ;-)
The elixir of recovery is in your reach… It seems everywhere I turn this winter someone is sick or is on the verge of being sick. It is a particularly nasty one this year. Friends and family, as well as clients are going down with not just a winter cold but the flu, or the […]
Intermittent Fasting for women. Impacts on hormones and fertility.
Ancient wisdom for modern times. In recent years, intermittent fasting has surged in popularity as a health trend, captivating the attention of fitness enthusiasts, health-conscious individuals, and researchers alike. But what many may not realise is that the roots of intermittent fasting extend deep into ancient history, finding resonance in religious and spiritual practices of […]
Supporting Our Community
We believe that we have a responsibility towards our community. So far, we have supported the Somaly Mam Foundation, Giant Steps (Autism Support), Breast Cancer Network Australia, One Health, Hamlin Fistula Foundation Ethopia and the Cambodian Children’s Fund. We are currently supporting the International Women’s Development Agency and Lotus Outreach Australia. We donate 5% of the […]
Magic of the midday nap
Throughout the ages many cultures have had a midday nap . Here in Aus, it hasn’t been a thing but we’d like to bring it back for ourselves and our clients. It is some of the best self-care you can do. Did you know that each of the meridians have a two hour period of […]
Your Cycle and the Moon
It is no coincidence that our menstruation cycles alongside the moon. Our body is a microcosm of the universe around us and so whether we feel it or not, we are intricately connected to nature – the waxing and waning of the moon, the ebbs of flows of the tides, the changes of seasons… […]
Are you a morning person?
Often I hear in clinic, “I’m not a morning person.” A client will say, it takes me a while to get going. I could go straight back to sleep as soon as I wake up. Then I might ask, “so, how long does it take you get going?” The client might say a few minutes, […]
How to boost your immune system in the wake of Covid-19
Here are some general guidelines on what you can do on the home front: Vitamin and herbal supplements: Daily doses of good quality Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D and mushroom extracts will boost your immunity. It’s always best to check with your practitioner on the combination or supplements and correct dosage, as they do differ, depending […]