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 | Feb 26, 2020 | Chinese digestive health, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
My Favourite Kale Chip Recipe For this recipe you will need: 1/2 cup almond butter 1/4 cup warm water 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon white miso 1 tablespoon...
by Michelle Hughes | Feb 20, 2020 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, herbal medicine, Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Is Your Period Normal? Did you know that your menstrual cycle is a reflection of your overall health? In Chinese medicine we believe that women’s bodies were meant to menstruate – the period should come and go with very little discomfort, as it is a...
by Michelle Hughes | Aug 8, 2018 | Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Do You Know What Your Period Is Trying To Tell You? Did you know that when you come in for a treatment and assessment with your Chinese medicine practitioner they will probably ask you questions about your period? Questions you may never have had before, never...
by Michelle Hughes | May 17, 2018 | pregnancy and Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Post Natal Care Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the post natal period is a very important time for determining the future health of the new mother and infant. The Chinese call this the “Golden Time” and suggest that the new mother should have a minimum of...
by Michelle Hughes | Mar 1, 2018 | TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
No one said it was easy- but if you can find an extra 15 minutes in your day, these daily rituals can change your life!! I am a huge fan of daily rituals: I do mine in the morning but anytime of the day will work as long as you make it a habit! They are so great for...
