The Chinese Zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture since the Qin Dynasty more than 2000 years ago. 2019 is the Year of the Pig, and to be more specific the year of the Earth Pig – something that only happens every 60 years. People born in the Year of the Pig tend to be …
It’s December! The end of year madness has started. Christmas parties, family gatherings, catching up with friends – with October and November seemingly passing in a blur. Sound familiar? We all tend to work in overdrive or hyper-vigilance – trying to be everything to everyone and everywhere at once. Hoping not to ‘drop’ the ball, …
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Spring is in full bloom! The transformation from Winter to Spring is the transformation from Yin to ascending Yang in Oriental medicine. As nature changes, so do we. We are ready to come out of our hibernation and become more active, physically and mentally. Hence, we often feel inclined for a Spring clean to let …
When people think of Chinese medicine they certainly have heard of acupuncture and maybe Chinese herbs, but most of them are not necessarily aware that it is about lifestyle medicine. When people come to our clinic the four most important questions asked are: 1. How is your sleep? Looking for how well you regenerate. 2. …
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The national budget has just been handed down, and all the talk of deficits and national debt has me thinking. It seems we are in the red to the tune of $18.2 billion this financial year. The treasurer assures us that it is all under control and we will be back in surplus in 2020-21. There …
Recently I looked through a newsletter by Dr. Rhonda Andersen, a local fitness trainer for women in Brisbane and former ABC journalist, and stumbled across the article below. The title ‘What does it look like when you are thriving?’ caught my eye. I think it is an interesting question to ponder about. We all want …
Free-flow is a term that we use regularly to describe many things and we often have the idea that it is a little vague or even new-age. Yet free-flow is the foundation of our health, happiness and vitality. If we think about it, what does free-flow describe? Movement that is unencumbered by obstructions, distractions and …
‘Two Beats Longer’ is a simple meditation practice. I came across a suggestion by Brendon Burchard, a world leading high performance coach and personal development trainer from the USA. He suggests this simple practice to bring more presence, positivity and appreciation into our lives. Try it out! All you have to do is hold your …
Here are some simple and easy recipes for detoxifying drinks to help remove toxins from the body, boost energy, reduce inflammation and promote weight loss! All you need to do is prepare your chosen ingredients and pop them into a glass jar. Put the lid on and then let the jar sit for 3–5 hours …
Six Simple Techniques To Regain Clarity And Vitality We spoke about how stress affects moods and physical tension in our previous articles. We all know that sleep is essential to our well being, yet insomnia is prevalent in our modern culture, especially with technology and distraction at our fingertips 24/7. Nothing is worse than …
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