Winter – The Season of the Water Element – December 2017
At the core of Chinese Medicine is the principle that nature is governed by Yin/Yang and the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Each season is associated with a different element and with the energy system of different organs. Each element has a...
Managing this time of year and the lead up to Christmas
We are now in that period of transition where the season is moving from late autumn (Metal element), into early winter (Water element). In Chinese Medicine the Water element is responsible for the energy (Qi) of the Kidney and the Bladder. The Kidneys are often...
Boost your brainpower – through food
Looking to boost your brainpower, be more mentally alert, and improve concentration? Find out how just a few of the foods in your kitchen cupboard can help bring more clarity to your thinking and encourage your brain to function more effectively Power of...