by AAC | Oct 10, 2023 | Herbal Medicine
Herbal teas have been the focus of Chinese medicine for centuries with emphasis on the importance of holistic wellness, focusing on the balance between mind, body, and spirit. One of the key elements in this ancient healing system is the use of herbal teas, each...
by AAC | Aug 9, 2023 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine Research, General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Moxibustion, Sport and Endurance
Mobility issues, hip and lower back pain As people age, mobility issues, hip pain and lower back pain become more common. For Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, this is an all too common reality. Conditions like osteoarthritis and previous injuries could contribute...
by AAC | Aug 8, 2023 | General Wellbeing
Do you sleep well? It might surprise you to know just how many people don’t sleep well. In Chinese Medicine, asking questions about people’s sleep gives us lots of information about their health. “Not sleeping well” can mean very different...
by AAC | Jul 3, 2023 | General Wellbeing
Building new habits and keeping them Change is never easy. Falling into patterns that are familiar and comfortable, on the other hand, is very easy! It can be very overwhelming to try and form new habits when it comes to our health. Sometimes when we start examining...
by AAC | Dec 3, 2022 | Herbal Medicine
We are here to help you through Christmas and New Year! The Silly Season is truly upon us… and I don’t know about you, but for me, around this time of year, my stress levels escalate and my digestion plummets while my weight fluctuates! This year, I plan to change...
by AAC | Nov 3, 2022 | General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine
The Importance of Sunlight & Vitamin D There are crucial reasons why you need sunlight for your physical, mental and emotional well-being. In fact, without sunlight, there would be no life on earth. And yet despite this truth, recent generations have been taught...
by AAC | Oct 3, 2022 | General Wellbeing
Do you have a sweet tooth? The Sugar Blog can help you create a comfortable space to learn about what to do with all the processed foods that can infiltrate our lives, one of the most addictive is refined sugar. A sweet tooth can lead to harmful sugar addictions which...
by AAC | Sep 19, 2022 | General Wellbeing
Have you ever tried acupuncture before? Maybe you have tried dry needling, but that is not quite the same! Over the years, I’ve come across lots of misunderstandings (and myths) about acupuncture, what it does, and how quickly it works! Here’s some of my...
by AAC | Sep 7, 2022 | Acupuncture, General Wellbeing
Cupping – What is it and how does it help? You have probably seen somebody who has had cupping on their body, and everyone always asks, what is it and how does it help? Those strange round red or purple marks that look like they had a curious interaction...
by AAC | Aug 29, 2022 | General Wellbeing, Pregnancy
Learning how to chart your BBT is important. Whether you are curious to know what is happening in your cycle, are on a fertility journey and/or your practitioner has insisted you do this for better treatment outcomes, tracking your temperature is an amazing clinical...
