In Chinese medicine the back of your neck is where a cold first starts. It’s where the cold wind can get into the circulatory system and damage the warming effect of your body. When cold comes, muscles contract. You get tight, sore back of the neck. A stiff neck is often the first sign of […]
30 days of winter…day 3…Sleep in!
Sleep is one of the four foundations of health in Chinese Medicine. Sleep is our repair and regeneration time. In winter, you can sleep most, according to the fundamental text of Chinese medicine, the Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic of Chinese medicine). Winter you can go to bed earlier and get up later. If […]
30 days of winter with Chinese medicine…day one
Winter is coming…actually in Australia June 1 means winter is here but officially the true seasonal start of Winter is June 21. In my 30 Days of winter blog series I will help you transition towards winter, give recipies, food and health advice for living more healthy, more naturally this winter. Sign up for the […]