Anxiety is a common yet complex mental health condition that can significantly impact a person's daily life. From persistent worry to physical symptoms like rapid heart rate and shallow breathing, anxiety manifests in various ways. In this blog post, we'll delve into the intricacies of anxiety, explore its root causes, and provide practical tips for […]

This week is Natural Medicine Week! 23-29th May Celebrates all that is Natural Therapies & Complementary Medicine. Hosted by The Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS), who advocates for practitioners of the following modalities, including Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Through all of that covid happenings, ATMS was constantly in contact with Government about health regulations, […]

In TCM, warming Yang of the Spleen is a strategy for clients who experience bloating, weight gain, fluid retention and fatigue. Here's a Red lentil dish I love making but I'm wanting to highlight the brilliant use of warming Yang herbs that make something like this, Spleen food at its best.

What is Damp? How do we see dampness present in our external environment? Things that are waterlogged, moist, musty, dank, soggy. It may even have a specific smell of stagnant water. Traditional Chinese Medicine has language around how certain symptoms present in people.  Historically, master practitioners were constantly observing nature and looking for similar patterns […]

Jade Windscreen Powder or Yu Ping Feng San is a Chinese Medicine formula one may use when they're well. Q: Why would you take Chinese herbs when you're well? A: For prevention and to improve general health and wellbeing. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) firmly roots the immune system in the Lung and Spleen. Comparing it […]

I recently attended Dr Vivian Tam's Cosmetic Acupuncture seminar for the second time and she had a lot to say about Natural Acne scarring treatment. She established the 'Cosmetic Acupuncture Clinic Melbourne' and has been practising for almost a decade. She had developed experience with seeing many Acne clients, has a 92% success rate and […]