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Embracing Growth and Vitality: Navigating the Year of the Yang Wood Dragon

As the Lunar New Year dawns upon us on February 10th, we welcome the vibrant energy of the Yang Wood Dragon. Gong hei fat choy / Gōng xǐ fā cái – may this auspicious occasion bring you good health, happiness, and prosperity in abundance throughout the year ahead. To harness the potential of this [...]

By |2024-02-10T08:26:47+11:00February 10th, 2024|Astrology|1 Comment

Nourish Your Eyes with the Harmony of Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry Tea

In the realm of food as medicine, where nature's bounty often holds remedies for various ailments, there exists a simple yet profoundly medicinal formula: Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry tea. This humble infusion, crafted from the essence of delicate flowers and the vibrancy of berries, encapsulates a wealth of medicinal properties, underscoring the remarkable potential of [...]

By |2024-01-04T16:55:09+11:00February 6th, 2024|Healing Power of Food|0 Comments

Revitalize Your New Year: Blooming Wellness with Rose Bud Teas

In the vibrant tapestry of Chinese medicine, the heart is linked to summer, and roses, symbols of love, uniquely resonate with this season, influencing both spiritual and physical aspects. Whether steeped in tea or inhaled through their fragrant essence, roses offer a dual nurturing effect, embodying a calming presence that aligns with the season's energies [...]

By |2024-01-04T13:42:54+11:00January 4th, 2024|Healing Power of Food|0 Comments

How the 6 best doctors can support you in times of stress

Self care means making time to do the things that help you live well and support both your physical and mental health. Self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Unfortunately self care is one of the first things that falls off your list of priorities in [...]

By |2023-05-03T12:14:25+10:00February 25th, 2023|Stress Management|0 Comments

Welcome to the year of the Yin Water Rabbit

Chinese New Year begins on Jan 22 this year and the energy of the Yin Water Rabbit emerges on Feb 4. Gong hei fat choy / Gōng xǐ fā cái - wishing you good health, happiness and prosperity for the year ahead. To make the most of this year, and achieve good health, happiness and prosperity [...]

By |2023-01-19T18:00:22+11:00January 19th, 2023|Astrology|0 Comments

Nourishing adzuki bean and pumpkin stew

There is nothing nicer than soups and stews to warm you up when the weather is cold. Adzuki bean and pumpkin stew is not only easy to make but it is naturally sweet and nourishing for your digestive system. This is a perfect recipe for autumn and winter as that is when pumpkins are [...]

By |2022-05-12T19:03:56+10:00May 12th, 2022|Healing Power of Food|0 Comments

Breathe and receive the gifts of autumn

Some people say that autumn begins on March 1st, other say it begins with the equinox on March 21st. I personally love to celebrate the equinox as this is a time when our days and nights are of equal length. Yin and yang are in perfect balance following the yang outward energy of summer [...]

By |2022-03-16T12:15:27+11:00March 16th, 2022|Seasonal Healing|0 Comments

How to make the most of the Year of the Tiger

We started the year of the Yang Water Tiger on Feb 1, 2022 and I would like to wish you all happiness and prosperity for the year ahead - Gong hei fat choy / Gōng xǐ fā cái. To make the most of this year, and achieve a level of happiness and prosperity, we [...]

By |2022-03-05T13:48:08+11:00February 3rd, 2022|Astrology|1 Comment

How to ensure a good vaccine response

The Australian Government is suggesting that it can end lockdowns and start to reopen its borders once 80% of the population is vaccinated. In order to fight off infection or generate good protection against a disease following vaccination your immune system needs to be functioning optimally. Whenever you are schedule to receive any vaccine [...]

By |2023-05-03T12:23:17+10:00September 4th, 2021|Immunity Allergies Colds Flu|0 Comments

Great tips on how to eat for the seasons and your body type

In Chinese medicine everything we do is about creating a balance between yin and yang. Yin is seen as the shady part of the mountain, so it is cooling, moistening, and calming. Yang is seen as the sunny side of the mountain, so it is warming, drying, and active. We can associate yin and [...]

By |2022-03-05T13:55:01+11:00August 14th, 2021|Healing Power of Food|0 Comments