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TCM Analogy; your body and mind as a dog and their bed
Acupuncture and Hay Fever
Acupuncture can be hugely beneficial in the treatment of hay fever symptoms. Although it is better to work preventatively, it’s not too late to start if you are suffering!
Running Piglet Qi
The baby animals of Spring time bring to mind the Traditional Chinese Medicine concept of “running piglet Qi”. This concept is used to describe the movement of Qi, your energy and life-force, running amuck in the body. This is a sensation of energy traveling from the lower abdomen up the midline of the torso to the chest, and is likened to a squealing piglet let loose - in Western Medical terms this may look like an anxiety attack or panic.
New Year, New You…?
Metal becomes Water
As the winter solstice approaches I’m starting to deepen my understanding of the five elements cycle. We’ve just had Autumn, the season of the Metal Element. The next is Winter, the season of the Water Element.
Winter | Peak Yin
Golden Month | The Fourth Trimester
Period Colours
Menstrual Cycle | Yin into Yang
TCM Morning Routine
TCM Body Clock
Pumpkin Porridge Recipe
Earth Season | Late Summer
Ben & Biao
In Traditional Chinese Medicine we often look at a patient in terms of Ben and Biao - meaning Root and Branch.
Each symptom can be seen as a different branch of a tree, and underlying issues are the roots. These roots can be the patients health history, physical or mental health issues, their lifestyle, relationships and diet. Treating only the presenting symptoms (branches) will have short term benefits. Addressing the roots is necessary for long term affect.
Acne in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acne - different diagnoses and holistic treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Gua Sha, Cupping & Moxibustion
Gua Sha, Cupping & Moxibustion therapies.