by AAC | Feb 28, 2024 | General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine
What is the link between gut health and low immunity? If you’re suffering from frequent colds, flu’s, sinusitis or any recurring infection then it’s time to address the underlying cause: your gut health. The immune system or wei qi that comprises your body’s...
by AAC | Feb 28, 2024 | General Wellbeing
Body Scanning for health and well-being Body scanning is a mindfulness practice where you systematically focus your attention on different parts of your body. This practice offers a range of benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Here are some of the key...
by AAC | Nov 10, 2023 | General Wellbeing
Low energy? Motivation non-existent? Immune system shot to pieces? Nerve system on an endless cycle of fight or flight? You might be burnt out! Burnout is not a new condition, but it is fast becoming a modern day epidemic. Long covid, adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue,...
by AAC | Nov 10, 2023 | General Wellbeing
“You are what you eat.” At least that’s what most of us have heard, or been told at some point in our lives. In truth though, as my old mentor Graham Jellett used to tell me “You are what your digestive system can absorb and process.” In the modern day health sphere,...
by AAC | Nov 9, 2023 | General Wellbeing
Breathing your way through life with Nadi Shodhana Nadi Shodhana, also known as alternate nostril breathing, is a breathing technique that involves inhaling and exhaling through alternate nostrils. According to yogic tradition, practising Nadi Shodhana before bed can...
by AAC | Nov 9, 2023 | General Wellbeing, Herbal Medicine
GERD: A TCM DR’s passion Just like in any medicine, TCM Drs have their special areas of interest. At AAC, our acupuncture herbal gun practitioner, Peter, loves good tummy upset, especially a solid case of GERD. Read on for some TCM centred advice on managing...