Winter marks the end of the seasonal cycle. It is the most Yin of all the seasons – associated with cold, darkness, stillness, and inward reflection. The energetic direction of this season is inward and downward, a ti...
What does Body Constitution mean in Chinese Medicine? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a person’s overall state of health can be judged by the shine in the individual’s eyes, his or her emotional wellbeing, the agili...
Health and Diet Tips for the Summer: How to Clear Heat and Bring the Body Back into Balance Internally One of the core pillars of Chinese Medicine is to live according to our external environment in order to maintain...
What is the thyroid? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck under the skin. It is a crucial part of the endocrine system that produces and secretes hormones which mainly contr...
The Autoimmune Protocol Diet (AIP) The Autoimmune Protocol Diet (AIP), also called the Autoimmune Paleo diet, is a diet that builds on the principles of the Paleo diet focusing on whole nutritious food with the addit...
Headaches are one of the most common causes of bodily complaint in the general population. They can range from a mild annoyance to debilitating pain, affecting your productivity and quality of life. More than two thirds of ...
What is heartburn or acid reflux? Heartburn and acid reflux are those uncomfortable sensations you get when stomach acids move in the wrong direction, causing a burning feeling in your chest or throat. This is often ...
We’re always hearing so much about the detrimental effect that smoking has on fertility. It compromises the quality of both eggs and sperm, increases risk of miscarriage, and can also contribute to birth defects. Vaping, or...
Preventative healthcare is a concept that is not part of the modern Western idea of healthcare, it doesn’t emphasise the treatment of ailments but rather the active preservation of good health. Preventative healthcare...
What is hay fever? As we step into the season of spring, allergic rhinitis, normally known as hay fever becomes a common complaint that we see a lot in the clinic. It is not a life threatening illness but can be deb...
