With all this Covid-19 around us, I’m adding to my blog collection a lot about Warming Yang. The logic of Chinese Medicine means that where there is cold or dampness, practitioners use warming herbs. On the acupuncture treatment table, we would definitely go for the Moxa sticks to warm Yang, dispel cold and resolve damp. […]
What Everyone Ought to Know About Zinc
Why does everyone talk about Zinc? Zinc is an essential trace mineral and is one of the most abundant to be found in the body – 60% is in the muscles that support your skeleton and 30% is in the bones. It’s important for several reasons, so let’s take a look at why you need to […]
Do You Recognise the 11 Early Warning Signs of Zinc Deficiency?
Zinc is a trace miners that is essential to many processes in the body. Being aware of the early warning signs of deficiency can help you avoid health problems, especially recurrent colds and poor immunity. But let’s take a look at what else Zinc Deficiency can cause.
Vitamin D: The Missing Link to Your Immune System Health?
VITAMIN D: Is your Immune System at Risk? Studies have unfortunately shown that at least one in three Australians are deficient in vitamin D. In addition, 73% of adults have levels deemed insufficient for good health. Do you know your vitamin D status? Are you at risk? We tend to get sick more often during […]
Kids, Coughs & Colds: A Chinese Medicine Approach
FAQ’s For Parents Considering Natural Options For Their Child. Children can often suffer with the change of season just as much as Adults. Congestion, Coughs, runny noses, wheezing, sneezing and more. In this article we discuss the strategies Chinese Medicine can offer to help kids deal with colds or build your child’s immunity and the […]