by Aleisha Rasheed | Aug 11, 2026 | Wellbeing
A Different Approach to Weight Loss: What Chinese Medicine Can Teach Us With Dr Vivian When it comes to weight management, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) looks beyond diet and exercise. Chinese Medicine for weight loss takes a whole body approach, considering...
by Aleisha Rasheed | Jul 27, 2026 | Wellbeing
If you’re experiencing jaw pain, clicking, headaches, facial tension or teeth grinding, you may be dealing with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ/TMD), even if you have never been diagnosed. One effective approach to alleviate these symptoms is through...
by Aleisha Rasheed | Jul 8, 2026 | Wellbeing
By Dr Kim Mitchell Bringing a baby into the world is an incredible experience, but pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding place significant demands on a mother’s body. Postpartum acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help support recovery by restoring energy, easing...
by Aleisha Rasheed | Jun 18, 2026 | Wellbeing
Winter According to Chinese Medicine In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is associated with the Kidney system, which governs our body’s energy reserves, growth, warmth, and resilience. Winter is a season for rest, nourishment, and to conserve our...
by Aleisha Rasheed | Sep 25, 2022 | Womens health, TCM, Wellbeing
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), menopause is called the “Second Spring”. It represents the renewal of energy and opportunities as there is a shift from fertility and reproduction, to conserving and nourishing the self. In Asia and many other cultures, there is...
by Aleisha Rasheed | May 13, 2022 | Wellbeing
3 Fragrant Herbs These are 3 of the most fragrant herbs in the Materia Medica; Angelica root (Bai Zhi), Chinese mint (Bo He) and patchouli (Huo Xiang).Bai Zhi can open the orifices of the nose and sinuses and alleviate headaches. Bo He assists in opening the orifices...
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