Vitamin D for Vitality & Yang Qi
25 September 2018
Vitamin D for Vitality & Yang Qi
Summer Sun
Like most of us in Brisbane city, my weekdays are spent indoors with little to no time either side of my work to see the sun. Coming into Summer, I’m looking forward to getting a good dose of …
Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Acupuncture
19 September 2018
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - What is it?
Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition characterised by alternating constipation and diarrhoea, often with abdominal discomfort and bloating. There’s no specific test for irritable bowel syndrome but doctors will usually do blood tests, stool tests, abdominal assessment and a …
Coffee & Chinese Medicine Diet
3 September 2018
But First… Coffee
A lot of patients ask me about whether or not coffee intake is a bad thing so I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss this from a Chinese Medicine perspective.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classifies herbs and foods differently to Western Medicine. We …
Congee: Traditional Chinese Healing Food
28 August 2018
What is congee?
Congee is a traditional Asian meal, typically eaten as a breakfast or as a simple meal when recovering from illness. It is a versatile rice porridge which is gentle on the stomach and a great way to rehydrate your body. It’s healing reputation …
Digestion Changes with the Menstrual Cycle
31 August 2017
Digestion Changes with the Menstrual Cycle
This topic keeps cropping up during consultations with female patients so I thought I could make the most of this opportunity to discuss why women may experience digestion changes with their menstrual cycle and what the implications of this are …
Chinese Tea Leaf Eggs
17 August 2017
I first heard of Chinese Tea Leaf Eggs in my college days when one of my supervisors brought some in to a class for us to share. Most of us were a little suspicious at first but we rose to the challenge and discovered a …
Brazil Nuts, Hypothyroidism & Chinese Medicine
15 July 2017
What is hypothyroidism?
The thyroid gland stores and produces hormones which play a critical role in metabolism, heart rate and body temperature. It affects the distribution of energy to our muscles, bones, brain and internal organs and it’s function is monitored by the pituitary gland at …
Celery & Walnut Soup Recipe
18 June 2017
CELERY AND WALNUT SOUP
If you're short on time, this is an incredibly simple recipe which you can whip up in about 30 minutes. It has a fresh but earthy flavour and a combination of a smooth and crunchy texture. Overall it's a delicious soup to …
Broccoli, Leek & Pine Nut Soup
10 June 2017
Broccoli soup is one of my favourites!
I recently posted a photo on Instagram and Facebook of one of my favourite soups and it's been quite a hit so I thought I would share with you this simple recipe. It might not be the prettiest looking …
Roasted Pumpkin, Carrot and Ginger Soup
24 May 2017
Last week I whipped up a hearty pumpkin soup loaded with ingredients to warm up and nourish your digestive system. Pressed for time, I was sneaky and used a Nutribullet to whip it all up 21st century style but you can choose your own soup …
