Health & Wellness
Harmony with the Seasons and following the natural order of the seasons is important in Chinese medicine. Nature gives us cues about how we should integrate with the seasons. By aligning with these energies our bodies are more capable of staying in balance.
Each element in Chinese medicine correlates with a season. Summer corresponds with the Fire element. Late Summer corresponds with the Earth element. Autumn corresponds with the Metal element. Winter corresponds with the water element. Spring corresponds with the wood element.
Autumn health and wellness
Autumn health and wellness tips. Here are 5 tips to keep your health on track this Autumn; 1. Keep a scarf on. A scarf protects a duo of points at the back of the neck from pathogenic wind-cold from entering the body. 2. Have some pungent foods These foods help to keep the clear the lungs and keep
Autumn Energetics
During Autumn energies begin to move inward and downward. It is the season of strong winds, when leaves and fruit fall, nuts and seeds dry and the sap of trees retreats to the roots.
Summer health and wellness
The transition of one year into the next is a time when many of us take a break, review our year past and plan for the year ahead. Here us 5 tips to keep your health on track this Summer.
Summer energetics
Summer energetics relate to the fire element in Chinese medicine philosophy, this element above all has a very Yang quality. To understand the energetics of any season we can look to the local environment and observe what is happening in nature. The organs of the fire element are the heart and small intestine. In Chinese medicine the
Spring energetics
Spring is a time of creation & development, the greening season when seeds begin to sprout, trees begin to bud and nature is awakened. Spring symbolises new growth within our own lives, relationships and our health. This is a good time of year to take a look at your life and begin clearing the past
Winter health and wellness
Are you a winter lover or hater? For Winter health and wellness it is important to embrace the changes of the season. Shorter and colder days tend to mean more time inside and some find the cold and darkness depressing, however Winter can be an energizing time of year too, here are our tips for Winter health and
Winter energetics
In Chinese medicine philosophy Winter energetics are Yin in nature. Winter conjures up images of coldness, darkness, rain, mist and fog. Winter is a time of stillness and quiet. It is a time to move slowly and be more introspective. Winter is the season of hibernation. Winter is a time to rest, to meditate, and
Seasonal winter produce
Seasonal Winter Produce of fruits, vegetables and nuts. Here’s a list of some of the beautiful fruits and vegetables that are at their peak during Winter – what’s your favourite? Winter fruit Apples – bonza ,braeburn, cox’s orange pippins, fuji, gala, golden delicious, granny smith, jonagold, jonathan, lady williams, mutso, pink lady, red delicious, snow,
Spring allergies and hay fever
We have found that there are two types of people, those that love spring and those that loathe spring….This usually comes down to whether or not you suffer allergies. If the immune system has been weakened through Winter by colds or flu then you may be more susceptible to allergies. Allergies can present as skin rashes
Hay fever and acupuncture
Melbourne is notorious for Spring allergies, if you are one of the 15% of Australians that suffer from hay fever you’ll want to know about the new research confirming that acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment option. Conducted by RMIT and Monash Universities, the study found that acupuncture relieves symptoms of sneezing, itchiness and running noses