Work With Your Energy: Prevent Burnout Naturally
I was recently part of a health and wellbeing panel for Women with Altitude, where we explored burnout prevention and more sustainable ways of working to support our energy. As I was [...]
The Year of the Yang Fire Horse: A Year to Live from the Heart
When we welcome the Lunar New Year on February 17th, 2026, we will step into the Year of the Yang Fire Horse — a year characterised by warmth, movement, and outward-flowing energy. [...]
How to nourish yourself with the colours of the rainbow
Eating a variety of colourful foods isn’t just good nutrition — it’s a way to nourish both body and mind through the wisdom of Chinese medicine. Each colour carries its own energetic [...]
Ancient Insights for Everyday Calm
Chinese medicine is rooted in three great philosophical traditions — Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Together they create a foundation that sees people as whole beings: body, mind, spirit, emotions, and environment all [...]
The Energetic Benefits of Tea: A Seasonal Drinking Guide
I’ve recently returned from a trip to China, and once again I was reminded that tea is far more than a beverage. Everywhere we went — whether in temples, schools, or restaurants [...]
Spring Congee: A Gentle Detox for the Season of Renewal
Spring is well and truly here — blossoms are out, gardens are waking up, and the air feels fresh with new beginnings. Yet the weather is still unsettled, swinging between hot and cold, [...]
The Power of Stillness and the Wisdom of Winter
As the world slows in winter, nature offers us an invitation to do the same. Bare branches, quiet mornings, early nightfall — all point us inward. In Chinese medicine, winter is associated [...]
International Tea Day: A Moment to Pause and Nourish
Today is International Tea Day — a gentle reminder of the beauty found in life’s simple rituals. Tea is more than a warm drink — it’s a way to pause, to breathe, [...]
Awakening Consciousness: Navigating the Year of the Yin Wood Snake
As we welcome the Lunar New Year on January 29th, 2025, we step into the transformative energy of the Yin Wood Snake. Gōng xǐ fā cái / Gong hei fat choy – [...]
Nourishing the Kidney Energy with Black Sesame and Walnut Bliss Balls
The ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine offers profound insights into the nourishment and balance of our bodies. Nourishing your kidney energy plays a fundamental role in your overall well-being. Nourishing your kidneys [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]