What does gardening have in common with Chinese Medicine? Quite a lot actually. Stemming from the Taoist tradition, Chinese medicine practitioners look at the body as a microcosm and as part of the natural world. Just like in gardening, the same principles of soil preparation, fertilisation, planting and weeding are necessary for good health.
Read MoreWe think that to get more done, we need to work longer hours. The problem with that is that time is a finite resource. Energy is a different story - it is a renewable resource. What can you do to better manage your energy and not get burnout.
Read MoreTraditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture treatments can improve digestive function through supporting the Spleen and Stomach meridians. From a biomedical perspective, Acupuncture supports the Vagus nerve and regulation of the Gut – Brain axis.
Acupuncture also calms the central nervous system and this can also have a beneficial effect on digestion.
Read MoreBoth shingles and Bell’s palsy tend to resolve on their own over time. But, with treatment the process can be sped up. More importantly, for both of these conditions there is a small percent of the population that has ongoing neurological issues. And that is something you want to avoid. How can acupuncture and Chinese medicine help?
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