How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help your Immune System by Caitlin Ennis
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 – […]
How adrenal stress can impact thyroid function by Alexandra Preston and Reine DuBois
Written by Alexandra Preston and Reine DuBois. Featuring Kristin Zanotti and Phil Baxter. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of our throats. It contributes to a wide range of physical and mental processes, including weight control, mood, cognition, and menstruation. The Australian Thyroid Foundation lists the causes of […]
Trauma: The Root Cause of Chronic Disease? By Emily Holler
By Emily Holler We all experience trauma in our lives. It fairly unavoidable as a human being. Even the act of being born is a potentially traumatic experience. But what happens when the trauma we experience is severe and frequent? How does this affect us in the long term? Could intense trauma actually be one […]