Marie Hopkinson, Acupuncturist & Herbalist Perth WA Apricots are currently in season in Perth and they possess medicinal properties according to Chinese medicine. The flesh of the apricot is sweet and neutral in nature and it is said to “moisten the lungs, relieve asthma, promote secretion of saliva and quench thirst,” according to Chinese Medicine. […]
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Merry Christmas Patients 2019
I just want to wish all my patients a happy new year and Christmas time, whatever you do, however you spend it I hope you are safe and get some time for yourself and doing what you love.
Liver qi stagnation diet What about Coffee & Alcohol with Liver Energy Stagnation?
In this video, Marie discusses the effects of coffee & alcohol for TCM Liver Qi Energy stagnation (Liver Energy stagnation) with Perth Herbalist & Acupuncturist, Marie Hopkinson. Are there benefits …are there any benefits? Why do people with Qi stagnation have an affinity for these products? What effect does alcohol and coffee have on people […]
How to find a good acupuncture doctor in Perth
Before you type “acupuncture near me” or find the best acupuncture in Perth, into google, there are 5 things you need to consider in finding a good acupuncture doctor. Location is one of them, but there are four others you might be surprised to find out…not all acupuncturists are the same, and not all patients […]
We’ve Moved!
Metro Health and Medicine has moved! Updated December 2021. Marie is still practicing Chinese Medicine – Please see her new clinic website BESPOKE MEDICINE, for existing & new patients (incuding online /international patients) you can find out details, prices & How to book here: Patients For product enquiries, Marie is still making and wholesaling […]
What are the benefits of acupuncture?
Acupuncture is well known for pain relief, but it does so much more than just stop pain. This article explores the benefits of acupuncture as a treatment and the benefits of seeing a Chinese medicine practitioner who may practice other things along side the acupuncture such as herbs, Chinese massage, cupping and /or moxibustion. How […]
How to stop sciatic pain yourself with acupressure _ MARIE’S CHINESE MEDICINE TRAVEL TIPS
In this video, I’ll show you a step by step guide how to stop pain with an acupressure sequence. I suggest you download this video to your device, have it ready to watch and follow along the next time your on a plane and stuck in back pain…If you liked it, I would love you […]
Make it – Black Forrest Crackles
so yummy + so easy 2 main steps The topping – This is cooled Black Forrest Congee – it’s two ingredients, made in a slow cooker overnight. Prep time 5 mintues – cook time 8hours /overnight. Get that recipie here: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/30-days-winter-day-12-black-forrest-congee/ The base – Recipie below: Mix 2/3 Walnuts with 1/3 of cranberries in […]
Kids can use Chinese Medicine too
Kids can use Chinese Medicine Too Did you know Chinese medicine – herbs and acupuncture is just as effective for kids as it is for adults? Maybe even more than an adult. Kids have different physiology to adults – in Chinese medicine we see them as “full of yang” – they have natural exuberant energy […]