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Warming foods to nourish your Kidneys

By |August 10th, 2012|Categories: Healing Power of Food, Seasonal Healing, Winter Care|Tags: , , , , , |

In Chinese Medicine winter corresponds with the energy of our Kidneys, our most important storehouse of energy. They are the root of all yin (cooling energy) and yang (warming energy) within the [...]

What Every Woman Should Know About Her Cycle

By |July 18th, 2012|Categories: Fertility Pregnancy, Women's Health|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Many women move through their cycle expecting discomfort — pain, mood changes, irregular timing — and are told it’s simply part of being a woman. Yet a healthy cycle is designed to [...]

30+ simple home remedies for Morning Sickness

By |June 25th, 2010|Categories: Fertility Pregnancy, Women's Health|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Morning sickness can be one of the most challenging parts of early pregnancy. For some women it’s mild and manageable, while for others it can feel constant and overwhelming. In my clinic, I’ve [...]

What every parent should know about treating children’s cold and flu

By |June 18th, 2010|Categories: Children's Health, Immunity Allergies Colds Flu|Tags: , , , , , , |

Colds and Flu are a common occurrence for children and adults alike, 6 per year is average until around 7-8 yrs old when children's immune systems mature. Prevention involves strengthening your child’s [...]

How to make warming, nourishing congees

By |June 8th, 2010|Categories: Autumn Care, Healing Power of Food, recipes, Seasonal Healing, Winter Care|Tags: , , , , , , |

Congee is basically a slow cooked rice porridge whose therapeutic qualities can be altered depending on what other ingredients are added. Generally, rice congee is a digestive enhancer and improves assimilation. The [...]

Don’t Stress, Oriental Medicine can help

By |May 31st, 2010|Categories: Stress Management|Tags: , , , , , |

HSC, TAFE, College and Uni exams, Driving tests, Report Deadlines - Everywhere you turn it seems you or your   children are being called to action and some of us just don’t perform [...]