Organ energy systems

13/09/2023

Recipe: Nonna Rita’s Vegetale (Spring vegetable soup)

I have many a fond memory of walking into our home after a long day at school and being welcomed by the amazing aromas being conjured up by my mother's cooking. It wasn’t until I left home that I realised that not every family had these same experiences and joy around food, every day of the week. 
30/06/2020

Winter Wellbeing: Chinese Medicine Secrets for Self-Care and Home Medicine

A comprehensive guide for home treatment of winter bugs. Learn about strengthening "Defensive Energy" to help immunity. Includes a range of home therapies.
06/04/2019

Managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

IBS has unknown cause and is separated according to symptoms in the Western approach. In Chinese medicine, people with IBS may be assessed according to whether their symptoms are worsened with stress or whether their IBS began with a gastro infection.
04/04/2019

The Chinese medicine view of sinusitis

Chronic sinus congestion can have many different causes and symptoms. Diagnosis and treatment is not always clear. Chinese medicine ideas have developed over thousands of years and offer a different way of seeing the human and their environment.
03/03/2019

The Chinese medicine approach to lactation

The written records of Chinese medicine contain a rich and diverse body of knowledge extending back in time, thousands of years into the past. So what does this traditional view say about lactation? How are these principles applied to humans in modern times?
23/05/2017

What Does Your Body Do All Night?

During the night, the maximum phase of stillness, the deeper intelligence of the universe moves to create you...
23/05/2017

Recipe: Oat Porridge

The perfect way to keep your inner fire glowing when it's cold or gloomy outside...
16/05/2017

Recipe: Red Lentil and Coconut Soup

Lentils are Nature's gift - full of protein and fibre, low in fat and rich in iron. They are perfect fertility food and a great way to bring tasty and hearty meat-free dishes into your weekly meals.
09/05/2017

Recipe: Roasted Spiced Cauliflower

Inspired by COOH on Pitt Rd in North Curl Curl - their delicious salad blends spicy roasted cauliflower, fresh mint, fresh coriander, pine nuts, pomegranate seeds and tahini dressing - amazing!!
02/05/2017

What is Sleep – Really?

Sleep is pretty mysterious. We spend about one third of our entire lifetime in this state. What really happens here?
02/05/2017

Recipe: Warming Chai Tea

Try this traditional Chai recipe to warm your heart on a cold day...
25/04/2017

5 Health Conditions that Can Be “Cured” with Water

Here are some common problems that lead people to get treatment. Do you have any of these?
18/04/2017

3 Things You Can Do Today to Get Enough Water

Here’s a really simple routine to make sure that you’re well-hydrated all throughout the day...
11/04/2017

Do tea and coffee count as water?

Do tea and coffee count as water? It's a good question! Here's the Chinese medicine view...
04/04/2017

Why do we need water?

You are connected to every river and ocean, and in fact every living being on Earth, through your body’s connection with water...
21/03/2017

Moving from Joy – Why it Matters

Maybe "no pain, no gain" doesn't work for you? Here's a different way of seeing exercise...