Earth Element

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

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

What do the Autumn Equinox and the Year of the Golden Ox have in common?

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 [...]

By |2023-05-03T13:04:34+10:00March 20th, 2021|Astrology, Seasonal Healing|0 Comments

A nourishing breakfast for the warmer months

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 [...]

By |2022-05-12T15:02:23+10:00September 2nd, 2019|Healing Power of Food|0 Comments

How will the year of the Pig affect your health?

The year of the Yin Earth Pig started on Feb 5, 2019, so what might this mean for you and your health this year? Yin and Yang, and the 5 Phases play key roles in Chinese Medicine. Yin is often described as the shadow side of the mountain and is a cooling, calming, moistening [...]

By |2020-08-01T12:54:48+10:00February 10th, 2019|Astrology|0 Comments

How will the year of the Dog affect your health?

The year of the Yang Earth Dog started on Feb 16, 2018, so what might this mean for you and your health this year? Yin and Yang, and the 5 Phases play key roles in Chinese Medicine. Yin is often described as the shadow side of the mountain and is a cooling, calming, moistening [...]

By |2020-08-01T12:56:03+10:00February 20th, 2018|Astrology|1 Comment

Warming golden turmeric milk

Golden turmeric milk is an infusion of turmeric and other delicious warming spices in a milk of your choice. It's easy to prepare, tastes great and has some wonderful health benefits. I'm not big on promoting super foods as I believe all foods have medicinal properties and the ingredients of this tea are no [...]

By |2022-05-12T16:13:01+10:00July 12th, 2017|Healing Power of Food|2 Comments