Chinese medicine and the change of seasons
The beginning of Autumn signals the pivot from Spring & Summer’s yang, expanding and growing energy, to Autumn & Winter’s yin, contracting and passive energy. The 3 months of Autumn see the myriad things reach maturity with grains ripening and harvests occurring. The wind begins to stir, and the weather begins to cool. One must […]
How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help your Immune System
by Caitlin Ennis, Acupuncturist According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, the first line of defence in our body is “Wei Qi”. This is a type of energy that sits just under our skin and is responsible for regulating sweating, the opening and closing of our pores and the strength of our immune system – […]
Understanding Gu Syndrome
by Kaime Hood, Acupuncturist Gu Syndrome- Stealth pathogenic infections and chronic health conditions in Chinese Medicine Gu syndrome in Chinese medicine loosely translates to difficult or recalcitrant diseases, hidden and stealth pathogenic infections, including chronic parasites, spirochete infections, viral, fungal and bacterial infections, and environmental toxins that can lead to chronic and systemic […]
How Traditional Chinese Medicine can support your mental health
By Joshua Leishman, Acupuncturist It is estimated that one in five Australians – roughly five million people – have suffered from mental health issues over the past year. Mental illnesses are far more than feeling sad or stressed, as they can have debilitating effects on our cognition and emotional balance, but conventional medications often have […]
