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29/03/2019

Is period pain normal? The Chinese medicine view.

Many women take it as a given that periods are painful. Chinese medicine takes a different view. This article might help you to understand your own unique situation, and give you some clues on where you can start to make some positive changes. Increasing your feeling of wellbeing, alongside addressing symptoms, is central to Chinese medicine.
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?
15/01/2019

MEDITATION COURSE – Open for all levels of experience

This workshop series includes meditation and relaxation techniques designed to help you take time out, recuperate your energy; and reconnect with yourself. A great way to honour yourself as you start the new year.
17/10/2018

Caring for your wellbeing in pregnancy

Pregnancy can be very physically taxing. When you feel tired, this is a sign from your body's intelligence to stop investing energy "out there" and to slow down, close your eyes and allow energy to flow within. A regular acupuncture session during pregnancy can help you to connect to your Centre within, encouraging restoration and a state of calm.
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...
16/05/2017

5 Simple Breathing Exercises for Better Sleep

Using your breath to prepare the body for sleep is one of the best tools you can learn...
09/05/2017

3 Things to Do Before Bed for Great Sleep

Do you crave better sleep? Here are 3 essential practices you can do straight away to get better, more nourishing sleep.
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...
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...
28/03/2017

When is the best time to exercise?

For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has sought to understand a person’s health as part of their connection to the cycles of nature. Learn how to use the phase of the daily cycle to support your vitality...
01/10/2010

Using Spring flavours for vibrant health

Spring represents a rapid transformation as Yang energy emerges from Winter's stillness and pushes outward. To help your body’s Yang energy burst forth in Spring, use the pungent flavour to encourage its upward and outward movement.