Blogs for YOUR health and wellbeing.
ACUPUNCTURE - IS IT GOING TO HURT?
One of the most frequently asked questions by new patients to acupuncture is ‘is this going to hurt?’.
9 QUESTIONS TO CONNECT YOU TO YOU
Sometimes our external and internal worlds are disconnected and we are not in harmony on the ‘inside’ and the ‘outside’. These 9 questions can help connect you with you.
FOAM ROLLING
A great tool to assist in tired sore muscles is foam rolling. Even if you are not an athlete, maybe you are driving a lot, sitting at your computer, or just feel stiff and sore.
GUA SHA - SCRAPING THE PAIN AWAY
Also known as coining, spooning or scraping Gua sha is a treatment that seems to be as old as time itself.
10 WAYS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT
Here are some general rules of thumb when it comes to preparing for an acupuncture appointment to improve your treatment experience and outcome.
HOW TO FIND YOUR EMOTIONAL RESET BUTTON & MOVE ON FOR HAPPINESS SAKE
2020 was a miserable year for many people. Yes, there were certainly some really good bits, like not having to feel guilty about wanting to stay home for eg, but loneliness and restrictions, health and financial fears and way too few hugs took their toll.
NUTRIENT PACKED SUPER FOOD HOT CHOCOLATE
Any time you can add a Superfood to your diet is a win and this particular recipe has the option to add in quite a few. I have been enjoying this drink for close to a decade and I still love it!
WHAT IS PCOS? EXPLAINING POLYCYCSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS for short is a disorder that affects up to 20% of women of reproductive age. PCOS is a syndrome, which suggests there are a number of symptoms that are linked to this disorder and if you present with a handful of the symptoms, then you may have PCOS.How do you know if you have PCOS?
‘HOLISM VS REDUCTIONISM IN MEDICINE'
Most of us have heard of Holistic medicine- but what is it and how does it compare to other approaches in medicine??
LIVING WITH THE SEASONS - SUMMER FOOD CHOICES TO HELP YOU STAY COOL
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) thinking, summer is a predominantly yang time of year. The energies of this season are outward and expansive; the pinnacle of growth and abundance.
EMOTIONS IN CHINESE MEDICINE
Our focus for this month is on men’s health; so why not on emotion?Do you need a reason to reset? Take a couple of slow, mindful breaths and have a read about how our emotions can affect our body and mind…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: A SIMPLE TEA FOR TIRED SORE EYES
Let’s face it, the majority of us have been staring at far too many screens recently.With a lot of industries having to move our working days online and lockdowns making the escape to Netflix seem so appealing, our poor eyes have been getting a workout!
OESTROGEN DOMINANCE
Oestrogen dominance is a common issue for women and is associated with either a higher than normal levels of oestrogen, or that the ratio of oestrogen to progesterone is out of balance.
WHAT IS CAUSING YOUR ACNE?
I have had an influx of clients in the last few months presenting with acne. In this blog, let's discover the 5 main channels of toxin elimination and how to naturally work with your body to address acne issues.
MIND, BODY AND SOUL CLEANSE
How many times have you done a detox or a cleanse and felt great but not complete?? I have spent years on my own healing journey, during this time I have also studied different areas in health and wellness and feel it is now time to blend it all together!