by Michelle Hughes | Apr 20, 2022 | Chinese food therapy, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qi and Blood Tonifying Overnight Oats Recipe In Traditional Chinese medicine oats are known for their ability to tonify the qi and blood. Oats are considered sweet and warm in temperature, meaning they bring/circulate warmth in the body. They are restorative to...
by Michelle Hughes | Apr 14, 2022 | Acupuncture, herbal medicine, stress and Chinese medicine, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Headaches and the Liver In traditional Chinese medicine the head is the place where all yang meridians meet. Yang is the hot, fiery, external, upward and outward energy of the body. In addition to this, the qi, blood, and energy of the organs all flow up...
by Michelle Hughes | Mar 7, 2022 | Chinese food therapy
Delicious Liver Nourishing Egg Dish People always ask “What should I have for breakfast?” Well here is a great example of something you can make that’s fairly simple and excellent for your liver health! What you’ll need: 2 eggs...
by Michelle Hughes | Feb 4, 2022 | Chinese food therapy, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Winter Bone Broth Soup To Help Digestion and Boost Immunity This delicious bone broth soup features ginger, leek, and mushrooms. Start with chicken or beef bone broth as a base as this is the most flavourful broths with these vegetables and gently cook some garlic,...
by Michelle Hughes | Jan 19, 2022 | Chinese digestive health, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Feeling Tired and Sluggish? Reset Your Body With These Simple Steps! In traditional Chinese medicine we look at your overall health, meaning that your diet and lifestyle play a huge part in how you feel. Even a month after the holidays it’s normal for our...
by Michelle Hughes | Mar 31, 2020 | pregnancy and Chinese Medicine, TCM
Acupressure Points for Labour Induction As you approach or even go past your due date it often puts even more stress on the family and you the mom to be. While it is often considered normal to go into labour 1 to 2 weeks past your due date, midwives and doctors...