 The postpartum period is a crucial time for new mothers to recover, nourish their bodies, and nurture their mental well-being. In many cultures, including traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this time—often called “sitting the month” or zuo yuezi—is observed with special care involving rest, warming foods, and herbal therapies. Drawing from TCM traditions and insights from contemporary Chinese Medicine authors, and combining Western herbal options, here’s a guide to herbal teas and cooking herbs that can support breastfeeding and help ease postnatal mood challenges.
 Navigating an IVF journey can be both exciting and challenging. Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices into your routine can enhance your overall well-being and support the IVF process. Here are detailed TCM-inspired self-help tips that can help create a balanced and nurturing environment for conception.
 Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with anticipation and preparation, and as the time for labour approaches, many expectant mothers seek ways to support their bodies and minds for the birthing process. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers holistic insights and practices that can help prepare women for labour, promoting relaxation, balance, and overall well-being. This blog post outlines self-help tips from TCM that can empower you during this transformative time.
 Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and itchy eyes can be both uncomfortable and disruptive. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach to managing allergic rhinitis by addressing the root causes and restoring balance within the body. This blog post presents self-help tips from TCM that can help alleviate allergic rhinitis symptoms and improve overall well-being.
 Halloween, with its festive spirit and playful energy, offers a chance to indulge in fun and creativity. However, the season's sugary treats and late-night festivities can sometimes disrupt our balance and well-being. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides holistic strategies to help you enjoy Halloween while maintaining harmony in your body and mind. Here are some TCM-inspired self-help tips to navigate Halloween with balance and wellness.
 Spring is a season of renewal and growth, offering a perfect opportunity to refresh your body and mind. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasises living in harmony with the seasons, and spring is associated with the liver, which governs the flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body. Embracing TCM principles can help you harness the energy of spring for optimal health and wellness. Here are some TCM-inspired self-help tips to boost your well-being this spring.
I'm very excited to share that I have finally finished my first online E-course! Never in our lives has looking after our health and wellbeing been more of a priority. The Immune Boost E-Course is all FREE and includes: - A 35 minute webinar "How to detox for optimal immunity" - A 27 page E-book "Natural remedies to supercharge your immunity" - A 24 page E-book "Gut Health Guide and Recipe Manual" - A 21 page E-book: "Beat the Stress: 27 ways to reduce stress in the midst of COVID-19". Plus 5 coaching emails from me to support you working through the materials. Just click on this link to find out more and to and receive access to the materials! If you find it helpful it would be wonderful if you could share the love and forward the link to your family, friends and co-workers. Stay safe and stay well - we'll get through this together.  The creative team at Bioconcepts have put together a new e-magazine for 2020 that is packed full of inspiring recipes, and have given permission for me to share it with you! In this free download (no opt-in required) you'll find:
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I just found out how to make infographics! It was fun :-)
Here is my very first one - just a simple one on how to reduce your cortisol levels. We all know too much cortisol is a sign of stress, and is not good for our health, so here are some basic things you can do to bring those levels down. Enjoy, and look out for more of these colourful images in the future! It’s a stressful time right now with bushfires burning out of control over much of NSW, and surrounding the Blue Mountains and Sydney. On top of making your fire plan and being prepared, it is important to look after your your lung health, as well as your mental wellbeing. The air quality in Sydney and the Blue Mountains has been hazardous for some time now with a lot of bushfire smoke in the air. It is the finer, microscopic particles in the smoke that cause the most concern, as they can get deep into the lungs and cause adverse health effects if not cleared effectively. Read on for some tips on how to protect your lungs, and how to help your body detoxify from this pollution as efficiently as possible.  |
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