Menopause is the “Second Spring”

Menopause is the “Second Spring”

Menopause is the Second Spring In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), menopause is called the "Second Spring". It represents the renewal of energy and opportunities as there is a shift from fertility and reproduction, to conserving and nourishing the self. In Asia and...
Your Skin

Your Skin

The Gut Your gut/digestive system is the foundation of health. If there is inflammation and immune reactions occurring in the gut, that information is passed out throughout your body and can trigger problems on the skin.Your gut lining and skin are also made up of the...
Gao’s | Balms

Gao’s | Balms

Gao’s | Wax-Balms In Chinese herbal medicine, Gao refers to a topical herbal medicinal. This includes ointments, lotions, waxes, creams and balms. After experimenting with a range of mediums, my favourite is a blend of sesame oil and beeswax that I refer to as a...

PMS & Skin tea

herbs: Mei Gui Hua - Rose budsGet that kettle boiling, grab a cuppa and enjoy your tea.  Rosebuds are sweet, slightly bitter and warming in nature. This herb belongs to the category of medicinal known as the 'Regulate Qi' Herbs. Traditionally Mei Gui Hua is used in...

Weight loss tea

herbs: Shan Zha- Hawthorn fruitGet that kettle boiling, grab a cuppa and enjoy your tea.  Warm and Sour, tart and refreshing. A great herb to have on hand as we head into the Christmas season, where overindulgence in rich foods and party foods happens a little more,...