Although the Western world has already welcomed the New Year and ushered out 2021, the Lunar New Year has not yet arrived. Lunar New Year begins on the second new Moon after the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, the date is February 1st. In many parts of Asia, the Lunar New Year is …
How do you know Summer has arrived here in Brisbane? Is it the scorching heat and drenching humidity? The dramatic late afternoon storms with thunder and lightning put on a great show in the sky? Is it the delicious fruit that comes into season at this time of year? Think mangoes, watermelon, cherries, plums, peaches, …
Summertime In Brisbane – Yang Energy and the Fire Element Read More »
Maintaining a healthy weight is vital for good health. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, it not only lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure, it can also reduce the risk of many different cancers. Here at Ondol Clinic, we are so proud of our colleague and good friend, …
Alice’s Weight Loss Journey – Ondol Clinic Brisbane Read More »
East-Asian Medicine and Western Medicine can work together How acupuncture and herbal medicine can help Coping with cancer can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. The medical treatment often begins before the initial emotional reactions have started to be processed. Unfortunately, the side-effects can add to the burden. These side-effects can take their toll on …
Spring has sprung in Brisbane. September is here, and the days are getting longer, warmer and more colourful. The jacarandas, the red flame trees, the golden flowers of the silky oak, and the purple-pink bougainvillea – all are luring us outside, where the Brisbane Festival is kicking off. Around the world, Spring is a time of …
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Environmental toxicityGlobal warming, bushfires out of control, hurricanes and cyclones, floods, polluted waterways, endangered species, melting icecaps – these are some of the environmental issues that are confronting our world today. With increasing warnings from scientists, we are more aware than ever before about the urgent need for action. We are all trying to do …
Challenges In Our Environment
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With the short days, crisp mornings and cold nights, we know it is Winter in Brisbane. Many of us tend to seek foods this season to warm us up and give us the energy we need. In the Ancient East Asian tradition, to live in harmony with the seasons is essential. A life of balance …
5 Tips for Winter Nourishment from Traditional Chinese Medicine Read More »
Depression Our last blog examined anxiety and the impact this common mental health condition can have on our quality of life and functioning. This blog will look at depression to understand more about the causes and symptoms and how acupuncture can help. What is depression? Everyone feels sad or down at some time in their …
As the COVID pandemic wreaks havoc on our world, levels of anxiety and depression have soared, as people try to adjust in this new world. In the next two blogs, we will be looking at these two common mental health conditions, to understand more about the causes and symptoms, and how acupuncture can help. In …
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A good deal has been happening at Ondol Clinic, and we would like to share the news…
