January 2015 – Page 2 – Metro Health & Medicine

Busting Winter Blues

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Feeling down from the winter blues? You’re not alone. In winter, the lack of sunshine rays makes some people more vulnerable to feelings of depression, flatness and even sadness. Lithium is a natural chemical that our bodies absorb through the skin which is present in rays of sunshine. Natural sunlight has the ability to wake us […]

The yin and yang of what we eat

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Yin and Yang are fundamental to Chinese medicine, and just as much part of diet as they are other areas of medicine and health. I was teaching my classes this week, when I was reminded about yin and yang of foods being more than just the substance of the foods themselves as yin or yang, […]

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Chinese Herbal Medicine

What’s New in our Store?

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New ‘Dreamful’ Incense The oils and plants used in Dreamful work synergisticly to promote good dreams. Tong Kuai brings forth a new range of natural incenses – made with only plants, natural oil, resin and essential oils…we now have three in the range. Dreamful is our newest scent. Lavender calms the Qi (Energy) of the Heart Energy. As the […]

I feel Energised

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Energy is such a precious resource to our human world – it can seem like a finite resource – we only have so much and then once used, it is gone. We often use phrases like “conserve your energy” or “that took up alot of energy” or “I dont feel like I have the energy […]

Lest We Forget

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In Australia we are approaching ANZAC day on 25th April. “Lest We Forget” – this day of remembrance and thankfulness about those Australian soldiers fallen and those who gave their lives to serve in war times. ANZAC has always had a special meaning to our family, as my granddad, Eustace Mickle was a Rat of […]

Natures Pain Killers

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Pain is a natural human experience, and it’s not a pleasant one. As soon as we experience pain our next thought is “how can I stop it?” In our search for some relief, why not turn to nature to try to alleviate some or all of the pain with natural relief? Essential oils, herbs, mental […]

Winter

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Winter Seasons are a major aspect of Chinese medicine, they influence the ways in which we should live, and the kinds of illnesses that are prevalent in the various seasons. Winter is the season where things retreat, hibernate and rejuvenate. Just as the weather becomes cold, and nature retreats, our lifestyle should also change to […]

Marrrow…the food of winter

adminJanuary 29, 2015March 30, 2016Recipies, Seasonal Lifestyle, Uncategorizedbone broth, marrow, seasonal eating, water element, winter foodNo Comments

Searching for comfort winter food? Marrow is a great food to nourish the kidneys. Kidney nourishing recipes include Osso Bucco, kidney organ itself, seaweed, fungus family and walnuts. Soups and stews are particularly good cooking methods for winter, as they cook meats by adding water resulting in tender and moisture-rich foods. I made this kidney-tonic […]

Sugar Free September – tips for success

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Before I even heard of #sugarfreeseptember, 4 weeks ago I went sugar free as part of returning to the Paleo diet. Depending on your health concerns, weight loss needs you can cut out just refined sugar through to anything of the overly sweet nature including things like honey. Going sugar free can be tough in […]