The winter solstice, known as Dong Zhi in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is far more than just the shortest day of the year. ‘Dong’ means winter and ‘zhi’ means ‘extreme’, …
TCMA TCM Perspective on the Winter Solstice: A Time for Reflection and Renewal
Health and WellbeingSugary Sodas & Energy Drinks: Teen Health Risks During Puberty
. Teenagers go through huge changes during puberty. this is a time of intense hormonal activity and development and the demands on the body can be high. Teens often turn …
TCMTCM Lung & Large Intestine: Autumn’s Letting Go
Autumn brings a change of season, and with it, the chance to let go. Just like the trees shed their last fruits and then shed their leaves, we too can …
Health and WellbeingEndocrine Disruptors for Women: What You Need to Know
It’s very important for women to know about Endocrine Disruptors. There are almost 85,000 human-made chemicals worldwide and over1 1,000 of these can interfere with our hormones2. We are exposed …
Health and WellbeingWhy Sleep Matters More Than Ever During Menopause
What is Menopause? Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her ovaries release their last supplies of eggs, it’s like a closing-down sale at the baby-making factory: “Everything …
Health and WellbeingNOT ALL BREATHS ARE EQUAL
WHAT IS THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM? The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is a control system in the body that operates without conscious effort. There are two branches of the ANS, …
TCMDo-In (Daoyin or Tao Yin) beyond meridian tapping
Do-In can be described as a form of self-shiatsu. To understand the benefits of Do-In, we must first understand Ki and its purpose in the body. There is a lifeforce …
TCMNeedle-Free Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese medicine that has been used for over two thousand years with proven, consistent, and effective results. It is based on energy known as Qi, …
TCMWinter, Yin & the Water Element
Just like nature, I’ve been hibernating. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches us to live in harmony with the seasons, of which there are five: spring, summer, late summer, autumn, and …
TCMSUGAR: Consuming a poison without the antidote?
If we don’t have sugar in our tea or coffee, don’t have a bag of sugar in our food cupboards, and don’t eat cakes, biscuits, or baked goods… can we …