A deliciously warming and grounding soup that’s just perfect for the Autumn season.  This’ll get even better the next day, and it freezes well for an easy, restorative lunch too.   INGREDIENTS 8-10 dried shiitake mushrooms 1/2 C pearled barley *soaked overnight 3 tsp tamari a 5cm piece of kombu (or use wakame in it’s

Autumn is the season when the nights are drawing in and nature is slowing down, and the days are shorter and nights longer.  The energetic yang energy merges into the cooler, calmer yin energy. In many places, the foliage changes colour and there is a feeling that the Earth’s energy is gathering inward, preparing to

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Spring is the season of emergence of the new!  It’s more energetic, flexible, spontaneous and creative.  It harnesses intuition and the harmonious unfolding of an individual’s potential.  It’s all about  cleaning our environment and minds, and re-energise and bringing in the vibrant energy! Spring allows for free flow of self expression, creativity and independence that

Winter is the season of rest and hibernation, and it is very important that we listen to our bodies and don’t overdo it during the winter months. Taking time to meditate, read and enjoy peace and quiet is a great way to help restore our Kidney energy and remain balanced.   Winter is the season

Soups are a beautifully simple and effective way to nourish ourselves, particularly during the cooler months.  One of my favorite recipes is this wonderfully warming Lemon and Spice Carrot Soup by Australian wholefood Chef, Angie Cowen. I make this recipe across Winter and love it for so many reasons! Firstly, the carrot base gives this

We’ve all heard about self care, but what does it mean to you? And how do we weave self care into our lives so that it doesn’t become just another thing on our ‘to-do’ list?  ‘You are calm and relaxed’ …                Breathe in …       Hold your breath …    

Have you always wanted to know more about the stress-relieving power of TCM? You’re reading the right post! TCM stands for Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the oldest surviving medicinal systems in the world. TCM’s longevity has attracted millions of twenty-first-century followers, and this traditional form of medicine boasts myriad benefits that people all over

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Embarking upon IVF treatment is not a decision that is made lightly, so it’s only natural for prospective parents to want to do everything they can to promote their chances of a successfully outcome. To date there has been very little research into the area of acupuncture and IVF, however I thought I would explain