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 speaking, it struck me how relevant this conversation is — not just for women in business, but for anyone who finds themselves [...]
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. Gōng xǐ fā cái / Gong hei fat choy — may this year bring you health, happiness, and prosperity in abundance. To [...]
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 signature, connected to one of the Five Elements — Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood — and supports different aspects of your [...]
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 intimately connected. For thousands of years, these teachings have shown that how we think, how we act, and how we relate to [...]
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 — tea was offered with grace and sincerity. Offering tea is a way of nourishing the guest, both literally and energetically, as [...]
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, which can leave our bodies a little out of balance. On those cooler days or evenings, a warm bowl of congee is [...]
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 with the Water element, which governs the Kidneys and adrenals — the root of our vitality, resilience, and willpower. It’s a time [...]
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, and to nourish ourselves from the inside out. As the weather cools down, the best way to warm up is from within. [...]
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 – may this year bring you health, happiness, and prosperity in abundance. The Yin Wood Snake year offers a harmonious blend of creativity, [...]
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 supports your foundational energy, including adrenal health, and helps bolster your resilience and vitality, especially during the winter months when your body [...]
