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We’re all learning to adapt to the current environment. Amidst everything that’s going on, we believe that physical and mental wellbeing is more important than ever. We’re so glad that we can continue to stand by your side and support you during these times and through this blog.
In Chinese Medicine, Winter is the utmost Yin time of the year and is the time of stillness. It is the time to move inside and practice stillness. Winter health is connected with the Kidneys, Adrenals and Bladder in our body, so it is important to ensure these organs are nourished during this season.
2 May 2022
19 Apr 2022If you are pregnant, here are the foods you can eat, those you should avoid and how to treat foods in between.
30 Mar 2022The power in one single point of the body can be amazing. Here are the acupressure points we have focused on in March that can make a difference to your physical and mental health.
Happy New Year of the Yang Water Tiger!
(Rén[Stem], Yín [Branch])
Hexagram 11-䷊Tài- Peace/Advance/Good Opportunity.
There are many positive predictions for this year, so let’s see how we go!
12 Jan 2022Chinese Medicine, pulse diagnosis involves examining the pulse in each wrist by placing three fingers at the radial artery 
This method is thousands of years old and has been recorded in ancient Chinese medicine texts. It has also been refined by many Masters across time. There are several excellent methods of pulse diagnosis and we are demonstrating one method or style of pulse diagnosis in this blog article.
10 Nov 2021So, we are well into spring, and past the spring equinox, and on our way to welcoming the summer. While we are still enjoying spring time, which is represented by the Wood Element (and Green Colour) in the Chinese Medicine theory of the 5 Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water), I thought I would provide some perspectives on Chinese Medicine’s thoughts on Spring, green foods, and the green colour in nature, and its benefits.
9 Nov 2021Getting a good night’s sleep is an important factor of health, wellbeing and vitality during the day, and allows the body to rest and recover. In Chinese Medicine, good sleep is even an indicator of health in the elderly.
18 Oct 2021The power in one single point of the body can be amazing. Here are the acupressure points we have focused for October that can make a difference to your physical and mental health.
