The year of the Yin Metal Ox (the Golden Ox) started on Feb 12, 2021. The autumn equinox is usually around the 21st of March each year in the southern hemisphere & around the 21st of September in the northern hemisphere. So, what do these events have in common? In the Chinese medicine framework of [...]
You know how much I love congee and porridge at any time of year but sometimes it just feels too hot to have a hot breakfast so what's a good alternative when the weather warms up? Bircher Muesli is a nutritious breakfast option as the weather warms up. A lot of people love to [...]
With increasing pollution and chemicals in our environment, there is an enormous rise in the number of people who suffer from various forms of nasal congestion and respiratory illnesses. Your nasal passages have a mechanism of hairs and mucous membranes that are intended to catch and restrain foreign entities from entering your body. This [...]
During cold and flu season, many people find themselves dealing with lingering coughs, congestion, low energy, or simply feeling run down. This is often the time when the body needs extra nourishment, warmth, and rest. In Chinese medicine, warm, easy-to-digest meals are traditionally recommended during illness and recovery. Soups, broths, and slow-cooked meals help [...]
Golden turmeric milk has become incredibly popular in recent years — and for good reason. This comforting blend of turmeric, warming spices, and milk is nourishing, grounding, and deeply soothing during the cooler months. In Chinese medicine, many of the spices traditionally used in golden milk help warm the digestive system, improve circulation, and [...]
As the weather cools, many people begin to notice increased stiffness, aching joints, reduced mobility, or pain that seems worse first thing in the morning. Winter can be particularly challenging for people living with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, arthritis affects millions of Australians and becomes increasingly common [...]
There’s something deeply comforting about a warm bowl of soup on a cold day — especially one that nourishes from the inside out. This smooth, creamy pumpkin and chestnut soup is rich, grounding, and warming, making it a beautiful meal for the cooler months. In Chinese medicine, winter is a time to slow down, [...]
Warm breakfasts are one of the simplest ways to support the body as the weather cools. During autumn and winter, many people begin to notice lower energy, tighter muscles, dry skin, or a tendency to catch every cold that goes around. In Chinese medicine, autumn is an important time to strengthen and nourish the [...]
This nourishing and energising fish soup has been adapted from a wonderful cook book called Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen. It is especially good for anyone who wants to increase vitality including people who want to replenish their reproductive system, including women going through menopause, those recovering from an illness, as well as the elderly. This [...]
Spring is upon us with the equinox due around September 21st. For many this marks the beginning of hay fever season and an unpleasant time ahead. As well as the arrival of spring, increasing pollution and chemicals in our environment is leading to a rise in the number of people who suffer various forms [...]
