Category Archives: Chinese Medicine

Sep 02
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Why does stress make us sick?

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Excess stress is serious business and it shouldn’t be ignored.

I think that if you truly understood the implications it can have on your health and wellbeing then you would realise the importance of taking action to make changes now.

A lot of people say “yeah i’m stressed so what?” or “isn’t that just part of (insert reason here)”.

Stress affects your whole body although a lot of people think it’s “just in your head” and that mental issues are just of the mind. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Read More

Aug 27
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Soak your feet to wellness

By | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Herbal Foot Soaks | No Comments

Herbal foot soaks have been used for many years in countries in Asia, Europe and  all around the world to help maintain good health and wellbeing

Foot soaking, done correctly will strongly boost your peripheral blood circulation, and relax your nervous system which is why they are a go-to for painful conditions and to relax the body.

Team this with a wonderful delivery system for herbal medicine (transdermal absorption)and you have one powerful treatment you can do at home! Read More

Jan 07
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4 things that will dramatically improve your health (that are free!)

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As a Chinese Medicine practitioner, I am a huge advocate for acupuncture, herbal medicine and massage therapy. I truly believe that most people will benefit from these therapies in some shape or form.

Something that I like to emphasis to all my patients is the importance of what you do at home between sessions. It’s the things you do everyday that will make the biggest changes to your health.

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Apr 29
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Parasites- the nasty unwanted guest

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Our body host more than 130 different types of parasites. Some of them are part of our natural microbiota. Parasite infections can be varying from mild to very serious with severe symptoms. But what is a parasite?

A parasite is a simple celled micro-organism – an animal if you like – that lives in other species where it gets protection and a home. It does not benefit the host and it does not bring in any benefits to its host – its doing more harm than good. Read More