Autumn in TCM and foods to nourish yin
Autumn has to be my favourite season -the cooler, crisp air and the sunset of falling leaves. It is the season in which we transition from the yang of summer, to the yin of winter. In Chinese Medicine, Autumn is associated with the element Metal and grief is the associated emotion. The metal organs within […]
Spotlight on Natalie Trevaskis ~ Naturopath
Natalie grew up on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and has always had a love of the natural environment – sunshine, swimming, bush walks and an emersion in nature makes her most happy! Nat’s interest in natural healing and alternative medicine seems a natural extension of this connection with nature. After finishing her first degree […]
Nature Deficit Disorder
A few years ago I had a client whose health started deteriorating inexplicably following a period where he had been steadily improving. It turned out that he had moved house a few months earlier, and the apartment where he was living was in an area that didn’t have any green space around it. His nervous system was […]
Vitamin D ~ The sunshine vitamin
At the moment Vitamin D is a hot topic. It seems that almost every other person who gets their levels tested, are revealed to be deficient. I often get asked if this is something of a conspiracy! People wonder if the reference range of what is a ‘normal’ level has changed, or if a pharmaceutical […]
Benefits of Beetroot & Beetroot Dip Recipe
Spring through to summer is Beetroot season in Victoria, so it’s a great time to take advantage of all the health benefits of this versatile and nutrient rich vegetable. There are lots of ways to include beetroot in your diet. It makes a great addition to a juice, can be roasted, pickled, or eaten raw […]
Hayfever
Coming out of such a fluey winter this year, some of us barely got a break with the early onset of the hayfever season. This is the time to give ourselves an immune boost and improve our defences against pollens and spring bugs. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can be used to boost your Wei […]
Spring Green Soup
The cold days in old Melbourne town are still lingering, but a hint of spring is certainly in the air; the intoxicating scent of jasmine flowers, the days staying lighter for longer, and new growth all around. Spring is a great time to embrace a good cleanse of everything from the clothes cupboard to our bodies! […]
Spotlight on Kristen Burgess Remedial Massage Therapist
When asked what led her to a career in massage, Kristen has trouble pinpointing an exact moment or time in her life. When she was younger, she was always massaging friends and family and spoiling them with gift vouchers at Christmas time! After secondary school she worked in hospitality for a few years, spending several […]
Delicious Raw Cacao Bliss Ball Recipe
This delicious raw cacao bliss ball recipe was created by our Naturopath, Natalie. ENJOY! Ingredients: ¼ – ½ Cup raw cashews or almonds finely chopped. 2 tablespoons of agave nectar (this is super sweet but low GI). 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract or the seeds of half a vanilla bean. A handful of dates […]
Acupuncture to prepare for birth
Acupuncture is a great way to prepare your body for labour and birth. It can help to build your Qi (energy) and blood to be in an optimal state, relax tension through the hips and pelvis, helping you to be in good health before labour. Your acupuncturist will ask lots of questions about your body systems to […]