Emotions in Chinese Medicine
23 November 2018
EMOTIONS & THEIR MEANING IN CHINESE MEDICINE
Did you know that there are 5 main categories of emotion in Chinese Medicine? Each yin & yang organ pair is associated with a particular element – fire, earth, metal, water or wood – and each of these elements …
Goji Berries for good health
10 September 2018
What are goji berries?
Goji berries (‘gou qi zi’ or Lycium Barbarum) have been used in Chinese Herbal Medicine for thousands of years and have gained popularity in recent years in the West. In modern terms, they are known for their rich antioxidant content, specifically beta-carotene …
Tai Chi Benefits Fibromyalgia Patients
26 August 2018
Tai Chi Benefits Fibromyalgia Patients
The results of a recent study published in BMJ in March 2018 indicated that Tai Chi, a martial art, may be better than aerobic exercise for improving the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
The 52 week single blind trial led by Chenchen Wang MD …
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 …
Turning Breech Babies with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
10 June 2017
What is moxibustion?
The botanical name for moxa is Artemesia Vulgaris and the Mandarin name for it is Ai Ye. It involves the burning of the dried herb 'mugwort' for a variety of reasons. Some forms of moxa are used directly against the skin and others …
Could mung beans clear up your acne?
8 May 2017
Why mung beans?
The humble mung bean might be the missing ingredient in your diet to help resolve acne and other red, hot and angry skin conditions. In Brisbane, mung beans are available during the Spring and Summer months from markets, fruit and veg grocers, supermarkets …
