Posts in Chinese Medicine
Beat the Heat for Summer

Summer in Brisbane is in full swing. While that can mean swimming, beaches and mangoes, from a clinical perspective, I notice a shift in the symptoms that patients describe when heat and humidity ramp up.

They report seemingly mysterious fevers, headaches, nausea, diarrhoea, sweating, dizziness and a heaviness of the head (or the whole body). Some also have respiratory symptoms that seem like a cold or the flu, and many say that their symptoms occur randomly and are unexpected.

So what can you do naturally to help reduce the effects of the extreme weather on your body?

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Gaining Health: A Better Alternative to Managing Weight

We all know the popular mantra for losing weight and looking better. Diet and exercise, eat less and move more. But what if there was a different way? What if we focused our energy on gaining health instead of losing weight? Could that be the key to achieving our fitness goals and feeling better about ourselves? Let’s examine how focusing on health can help you reach your goals. 

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Warming Golden Turmeric Milk

Traditionally, turmeric milk (haldi doodh) comes from Ayurvedic practices and is prevalent in Indian culture and cuisines. This particular turmeric milk recipe is a good source of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, healthy fats, manganese and iron. The ingredients actually work together in a synergistic fashion to help enhance the nutritional value of one another.

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Five Easy Ways to Overcome Adrenal Fatigue

The ancient Chinese believed that human beings should live in harmony with the natural cycles of their environment. The cold and darkness of winter urges us to slow down. This is the time of year to reflect on our health, replenish our energy and conserve our strength. So what are the 5 best ways to avoid adrenal fatigue?

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