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Autumn – The Season of the Metal Element
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...
Banana, Walnut and Chocolate Loaf Recipe
We loved this tasty Banana, Walnut and Chocolate Loaf recipe from Acu, the British Acupuncture Council's magazine. The recipe is from Di Shimell who says "This very simple loaf if really tasty and sweet, although because it has no sugar it does tend to sink a bit. For...
It’s Migraine Awareness Week 4th-10th September 2016
It's Migraine Awareness week! So we've taken the time to pull together some facts, information and videos to tell you more about Migraines, what they are, and what help you can get for them. For those of you that suffer with migraines, you know it's more than just a...
Summer – The Season of the Fire Element
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...
Upcoming Acupuncture Lectures with Jill Glover
It takes two: understanding male and female infertility Date: 02 June 2016 Time: 10am - 5pm Eligibility: Acupuncture graduates & 3rd year students Venue: College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading Diagnosis and treatment of both partners from a Chinese...
Fertility Awareness: How To Track Your Cycle and Know When You Ovulate
In my last post -The Value of Knowing When you Ovulate, I described how during the menstrual cycle there are noticeable shifts in both Basal Body Temperature and cervical secretions, which give clues to when ovulation occurs. Below I will give some basic guidelines on...
The Value of Knowing When You Ovulate
By Natalie A large proportion of the women who come to see me for Abdominal-Sacral massage or to my ‘Womb Wise’ workshops, are experiencing menstrual health challenges, digestive issues and/or are wanting support with their fertility. Regardless of why they come, I...
Spring – The Season of the Wood Element
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...
I Will Miss… By John Witt
By John Witt After over thirty years of practice, the time has come for me to move on from working as a psychotherapist. When I began working with people in 1983, I always knew that this decision would mature in me at some point. After much reflection I have realised...
No Smoking Day
It's No Smoking Day today! Are you prepared and ready to stop smoking today? Or are you not ready but this might be your helping hand to make a step closer? Here's a range of information about why you should quite smoking, and how you should do that! Why you should...
Post Christmas and New Year
Over indulged? Feeling sluggish or depleted? Digestive problems? Want to detox your system? Post-Christmas Blues? Viruses/coughs/colds? From a Chinese Medicine perspective, rich food, alcohol, and overindulging can affect the energy systems of the Liver, Stomach and...
Make 2016 your year of health and wellness and get rewarded in 1 of 3 ways for looking after fabulous YOU!
Special Offers with Massage Therapist Petrina Yeoh 1. Lock in your New Year New You feeling now with a 12% discount rate of only £198 when you buy a block of 5 x 60min massages. Block booking sessions are valid for 12 months from purchase. 2. Get a FREE massage!...