New Year Resolution Part 1 As new year fast approaches, many of us will ponder the good ‘ol New Years Resolution…here is a TCM take on how our body approaches decisions, will power and change. Chinese Medicine views our body in an entirely unique way, and our thinking, emotions and mental functions are not exempt […]
What you need to know about Dampness
Damp or dampness is a name you will probably hear frequently from your Chinese medicine (CM) practitioner. Before you discovered CM you probably never heard of dampness. It’s a concept that is unique to CM, today Herbalist Marie Hopkinson talks about damp, and everyone should know about Dampness. Firstly, damp is one of six pathogenic […]
Surviving the Festive Season – Chinese medicine tips
With a calendar full of parties and Christmas day just around the corner, how do you survive the festive season without putting on extra kilos, getting over-stressed or going crazy? Chinese medicine practitioner, Marie Hopkinson shares some tips based on the Ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine that can help you get through the silly season. […]