Herbal medicine and acupuncture are two of the five treatment branches of Chinese medicine. Do they go separately or can you have them together? Chinese Medicine Doctor, Marie Hopkinson explains why you want to have herbs with your acupuncture. In my experience, acupuncture is much more well known than other aspects of Chinese medicine like […]
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Kids can use Chinese Medicine Too Did you know Chinese medicine – herbs and acupuncture is just as effective for kids as it is for adults? Maybe even more than an adult. Kids have different physiology to adults – in Chinese medicine we see them as “full of yang” – they have natural exuberant energy
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Chinese medicine can be very different from other forms of medicine. What happens at your initial consultation? How long will it take and what can I do to prepare for it? Practice owner & Chinese herbalist Marie Hopkinson answers your questions about the first time you come in for acupuncture and/or herbal medicine. The point
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Cooking with Herbs – Herbal Beef Strog We’re at day 10 already! Weather getting cooler and calling for a more hearty warming diet! This is my herbal version of a classic Russian dish. Herbal beef Strog switches out cream for yoghurt, and by adding some Chinese herbs and vegetable chowder to the dish is still
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Veg Soup…the basic of basics, but this soup can have lots of uses and it’s incredibly healthy…lets learn how to make it. You can eat it as a heathy meal after recovery from the flu or colds where you had a bit of low appetite, its easy to digest and full of healthy vegies. use
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Eucalyptus oil is a must-have in your first aid kit for winter. It’s antiseptic and chest opening properties mean it can help with lots of winter related cold and flu symptoms. DIY VAPOURISER Did you know you can make your own vaporizer for difficult breathing using a crock pot (slow cooker) and a few drops
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Miso Soup one of the most simple, easy foods yet it’s often overlooked You can buy miso soup in one-cup portion sachets …did you know each sachet is only 25 calories! The low calories is not the only reason it’s so good for winter. As a soup, it’s warm and nourishing. There are lot of
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Eating warm, cooked food is preferred in Winter season. Walnuts are the most tonic nut in Chinese medicine. Walnuts don’t have much fat compared to other nuts, they are not as oily…so they are less dampening than nuts like peanuts and cashews. Walnuts can nourish the Jing (Essence) or Kidney yang which is responsible for
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