Food as Medicine
I Have a Great Diet, Do I Really Need to Take a Prenatal Supplement?
I Have a Great Diet, Do I Really Need to Take a Prenatal Supplement? One of the questions I get asked in clinic on a reasonably regular basis is do I really need a prenatal vitamin supplement? I work in an area where people are (overall) pretty health conscious, diet and healthy lifestyles are…
Read MoreTCM and Postpartum Traditions
TCM and Postpartum Traditions Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditions After Birth TCM and postpartum traditions are rich. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the postnatal period is a watershed in women’s health. “Caring well for the mother (in the postpartum period) not only ensures her good health for the future but can even resolve past health issues”1. Conversely, inadequate…
Read MoreMagnesium and Its Awesome Powers
I have been lured into the world of blogging, apparently these days it’s the main way to maintain and increase your web presence for a business. So, here goes: I was racking my brain trying to think what to start with. I finally settled on giving you my take on magnesium. No, its not Chinese…
Read MoreWinter is Coming: Homemade Tonic for Colds & Flu
Winter is coming, even here in the Northern Rivers region. Late autumn seems to herald the beginning of cold and flu season. I really hate being sick. I don’t have the most robust constitution, so I do need to be careful. When I get a lurgie I tend to feel pretty sorry for myself, grumpy,…
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