No one likes the first signs of a common cold coming on - sniffles, sneezing, sore throat and runny nose. It then makes you think about taking leave from work, family members and if you will all come down with it together. We all want to bounce back as fast as we can to minimise […]

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. […]

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 […]

FAQs for Parents Considering TCM for Their Child Supporting Kids Health Naturally with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Seasonal changes can affect children’s health just as much as adults. Congestion, coughs, runny noses, wheezing, sneezing and recurring colds are common — especially during winter and the transition between seasons. If you’re exploring natural options to support […]