Stress is one of those things that it is quite easy to be in total denial about. “Stress? Bring it on! I thrive on pressure.” Then you end up wondering why you don’t sleep so well, or your digestion isn’t great. Perhaps your headaches are really...
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Your defensive force, in Chinese medicine, is managed mainly by your lungs, because your lungs are recognised as managing your skin and hair on the outside. Also your lungs are themselves a kind of porous skin on the inside, through which air...
I love this time of year. I can’t get enough of freshly baked crumble made using blackberries foraged from a wood where the leaves are taking on a tinge of gold. It’s no longer summer and it is not yet autumn, it is glorious harvest...
In a society that favors intellect over emotions, we have been taught that it is wrong to express our emotions - especially negative emotions like anger, sadness, guilt, shame and fear. Since we were a child, we have been told that it is wrong to...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for thousands of years. In TCM, the body is believed to be an energetic system that must have a balanced, harmonious flow of vital energy.
Known as Qi, this vital energy needs to be balanced...
While we all enjoy a lovely cup of tea as an afternoon pick-me-up, there are a wide variety of herbal teas that are thought to promote well-being and help us feel better. From classic calming lavender and chamomile to dandelion and sage, these teas...
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Whilst some stress is good and can help us feel motivated, accomplish tasks and embrace the daily challenges we face, too much stress can negatively affect your body.
People are affected by stress differently, but recognising signs of stress and...
One of the fundamental principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is to live in harmony with nature and the seasons. In fact, in TCM there are five seasons and not four: Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn and Winter. Winter began with the...
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Chinese herbal medicine
In the simplest of terms and according to the NHS, self-care means looking after yourself in a healthy way. It also means staying active by doing things that are important to you and looking at what you can do and want to do - rather than what you...
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Chinese herbal medicine
If you suffer from psoriasis, you may want to consider Chinese herbalism as a complementary therapy.
Psoriasis is a condition that causes skin cells to build up too quickly and create thick 'plaques'. These can be scaly and itchy, flaring up...
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