Chinese medicine can be very different from other forms of medicine. What happens at your initial consultation? How long will it take and what can I do to prepare for it? Practice owner & Chinese herbalist Marie Hopkinson answers your questions about the first time you come in for acupuncture and/or herbal medicine. The point […]
Tips for going sugar free
Trying to kick refined sugar in your life? Here are a few tips to get you started on your sugar free journey… 1) Go cold turkey – it’s better just to quit sugar, throw away your sugary treats and spend a few days letting your body and mind adjust. Pick a time when things aren’t […]
Stories from China… Inside the Chinese Medicine Hospital
My three months in Hangzhou as an intern at the Hangzhou Shi Zhong Yi Yuan was one of my most memorable life experiences. As a teacher in Chinese Medicine, I am constantly urging my students to “go to China”. There is no substitute for this experience. I can’t even articulate all the reasons eloquently why […]
Busting Winter Blues
Feeling down from the winter blues? You’re not alone. In winter, the lack of sunshine rays makes some people more vulnerable to feelings of depression, flatness and even sadness. Lithium is a natural chemical that our bodies absorb through the skin which is present in rays of sunshine. Natural sunlight has the ability to wake us […]
Natures Pain Killers
Pain is a natural human experience, and it’s not a pleasant one. As soon as we experience pain our next thought is “how can I stop it?” In our search for some relief, why not turn to nature to try to alleviate some or all of the pain with natural relief? Essential oils, herbs, mental […]
What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese herbal medicine is one of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Chinese Herbs are the most powerful and complex area of Chinese medicine. Each patients herbs are prepared individually, changing as the body changes. If you have taken herbs before, you may have had to boil-up “yucky” herbs! This is also known […]