The wheel of the year keeps turning, and in Chinese Medicine, we are now in the season of late summer, which corresponds with the Earth element. We transition from the yang of summer to the yin of winter, as the afternoon light becomes a little more golden. The five...
As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, we welcome the summer solstice- the longest day and the shortest night. Cultures throughout history have honoured the solstice with celebrations and ritual. In Chinese Medicine, the summer solstice represents the...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 Not only does a cancer diagnosis take its toll on the body physically, it can also have a huge impact on mental and emotional well-being. It is becoming more widely known that acupuncture can help moderate the physical symptoms...
As part of my professional development, I have just completed an Oncology Acupuncture course. This involved 50 hours of learning western medical concepts of cancer development, diagnosis and treatment, and Chinese Medicine's view of cancer and cancer support. The...
Menopause Acupuncture - an alternative treatment for menopausal symptoms Menopause is a transformative stage in a woman’s life; a gateway to new harmony and well- being. Menopause is the transition from The Maiden who represents youth, vitality and...
This blog post looks at how we can stay healthy during winter with acupuncture and Chinese medical theory. Chinese Medical theory talks a lot about living in harmony with nature and the seasons. It is believed that living in this way creates balance between our bodies...
