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New Years Resolution Part 1 – Thinking and the Intellect (Yi)

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 […]

How to stop sciatic pain yourself with acupressure _ MARIE’S CHINESE MEDICINE TRAVEL TIPS

In this video, I’ll show you a step by step guide how to stop pain with an acupressure sequence. I suggest you download this video to your device, have it ready to watch and follow along the next time your on a plane and stuck in back pain…If you liked it, I would love you […]

Stop Nausea with this simple exercise

  There is nothing worse than being stuck on an aeroplane feeling like your going to vomit.   Or feeling sick in the car, boat or anywhere else…it can ruin your holiday. Watch as Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Marie Hopkinson shows you how to stop travel sickness. You can use this anywhere – on the plane, […]

Improve your training with Sports Acupuncture

How can Chinese medicine be used to improve your training? Sports acupuncture (and associated treatments like cupping) is often sought out by athletes because it’s not adding anything into your body. While there’s nothing illegal about Chinese herbs used in Australia, it is a legitimate concern for high level and competitive athletes using substances that […]

Tips for dealing with stress

Dealing with Stress  Just reading this word can raise some people’s blood pressure a few points…but actually stress is a normal part of life. We needn’t be afraid of it. We even need certain types of stress to be healthy. However stress can affect individuals in different ways. Why do some people seem to be […]

Make it – Black Forrest Crackles

so yummy + so easy 2 main steps   The topping – This is cooled Black Forrest Congee – it’s two ingredients, made in a slow cooker overnight. Prep time 5 mintues – cook time 8hours /overnight. Get that recipie here: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/30-days-winter-day-12-black-forrest-congee/ The base – Recipie below: Mix 2/3 Walnuts with 1/3 of cranberries in […]

Nei Jing Wisdom for Spring

The Nei Jing is the oldest, most used text of Chinese Medicine, dating back to the Han Dynasty around 2,200 years old. It’s written as a discourse between the Emperor – Huang Di (meaning Yellow Emperor) and his Physican Qi Bo, where he asks questions of life, death, health, disease and medicine. Here’s the conversation […]

30 Days of Winter – day 14 – busting winter blues

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 […]

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