When I was a teenager I had terrible acne, and I remember how debilitating it was at the time. At that time of life, I was especially aware of how I appeared to others, and it bothered me that my face was covered in spots. Looking for help, I went to my GP who prescribed […]
If part of you is dreading the approach of late Spring, and the pollen it will bring, acupuncture may hold the answer. Chinese medicine provides an effective and side-effect free holistic for treatment of hay fever, which has been approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) who say that “In controlled studies, it has been […]
If you want to boost your energy levels there are 2 main ways to to do it. And the Chinese character for qi (or ‘chi’) tells you everything you need to know – if only you know how to decode it. So allow me to unpick it for you… The Meaning Of Qi Qi (or […]
Last weekend I made a very simple Dahl for my Chinese Nutritional Therapy students, and as there was a high level of interest in this lovely, simple, and tasty dish, I thought I’d post a basic recipe here. This lightly spiced lentil dish is very versatile. You can serve it with rice or naan bread, […]
The 19th Feb 2015 is Chinese New Year, when we enter the Year of The Goat (Also sometimes called The Year Of The Sheep) According to the Chinese Zodiac, Goats/Sheep are know for being on the whole contented and peaceful, so this year should be easier and calmer than the preceding horse year of 2014. […]
Everyone has heard of acupuncture these days, but a lot of people still don’t know about moxa (or moxibustion) – A powerful additional tool in the acupuncturist’s toolbox. Moxibustion is the technical name for the burning of the herb called moxa (Chinese mugwort) to provide heat and provide an alternative way of stimulating acupoints, channels […]