Some big changes are happening at Mornington Chinese Medicine! It’s the end of an era as we bid farewell to our much loved Jan Pardy who, after 11 years with MCM has decided to start practicing what she preaches and listen to her body! Jan has been an integral part of the team at MCM […]
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The stomach and digestive problems. I love the stomach! Whenever I see a new patient in clinic, no matter what the problem may be, I am always super interested in how the patient’s digestive system is operating. In Chinese medicine, the digestive system consists of two organs, the stomach and the spleen. The […]
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Winter is a time of yin, cold, retreating and silent. It is associated with the kidney energy, deep and dark, solid and still. It is a time of year which is perfect for introducing regular self care in to your life. Self care is something I’m constantly asking of my patients. The trend towards having […]
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Clinical Hypnotherapy with local practitioner, Amanda Gabrielle. There are many ways to maintain a healthy mind and body to make a positive change in your life. Often our health is focused primarily on the physical aspects including diet, lifestyle and exercise. One aspect that can be overlooked is the focus on the more mental […]
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5 ELEMENTS RELATIONSHIPS The Five Elements or “Wu Xing” in Chinese language are a way we look at natural phenomena and put them into five groups or patterns in nature. The five elements are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. The Five Element or Wu Xing theory reflects a deep understanding of natural law, the […]
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It’s estimated that roughly 70 to 80 percent of your immune system is in your gut. Feed it poorly and your gut will be left with few defenses, easily overwhelmed by bad bacteria, wide open to disease-triggering inflammation and plagued by gastrointestinal ills like IBS-type symptoms (i.e., gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, etc.). In your weakened […]
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