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Natural Fertility at Mornington Chinese Medicine

NATURAL FERTILITY AT MORNINGTON CHINESE MEDICINE Today is the summer solstice, a beautiful time of renewal, new life and fertility. In celebration of this we thought we would share a little about how acupuncture can assist in your fertility journey. A standard definition of infertility is: “failure to achieve conception after a year or more […]

EAT FOR THE SEASONS | SUMMER | THE PRINCIPLES OF TCM EATING IN THE HEAT

EAT FOR THE SEASONS | SUMMER | THE PRINCIPLES OF TCM EATING IN THE HEAT According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food can be used therapeutically just like herbs. This can be very beneficial for maintaining health when foods are eaten according to the season. If you are going to eat cold temperature foods such […]

HOORAY FOR SUMMER! | Kerry Marshall Registered Acupuncturist and Birth Attendant

HOORAY FOR SUMMER Summer is the season to nourish our heart energy. Gathering with friends and family and being outdoors is a great way to do this. The warm weather gives us more vitality and more smiles. How lucky are we in Australia that our Christmas and holidays are celebrated in summer meaning we are […]

Give the gift of health this Christmas | MCM Gift Vouchers

Well, quite unbelievably, it is that time of year again! Time to get out the Christmas decorations, push through the crowded Shopping Centres and welcome the New Year. It can be a stressful and very busy season and it is important to remember to look after yourself as well as everyone else. Take some time […]

Hayfever and TCM | Simon Altman B.HSc CMA, Estoteric, Five Element and Dr Tan Acupuncture

Hay fever and Traditional Chinese Medicine Seasonal Rhinitis, or Hay fever is a common problem that people are experiencing more frequently. Hay fever is a group of symptoms that is often seasonal or perennial and includes sneezing, sinus congestion, runny nose, red or itchy eyes, nose or throat, and foggy headedness.   In modern medicine Hay […]

Jan’s favourite beetroot pesto!

As the weather begins to warm up our thoughts turn to celebrating the festive season and entertaining for family and friends. This week TCM practitioner Jan Woodcock shares with us her recipe for a delicious Beetroot Pesto – perfect for a sunny afternoon get together! Enjoy! BEETROOT PESTO Ingredients 2 beetroots (middle size or 1 […]