Walking, especially outside in nature, can increase your mood and sense of wellbeing. A brisk walk will release endorphins, which will create a feeling of happiness and euphoria. Getting out into nature and green, open spaces will improve self-esteem, and if the sun is shining you’ll also get some vitamin D. Some of the receptors […]
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The same energies that are seen in nature and the changing of the seasons can be seen within our bodies and our personalities. These energies belong to the elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. We each contain all of these five elements within us, but are either born with, or develop a dominant […]
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October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, with October 15th marking the day of remembrance. Here in Australia, one in four pregnancies results in a miscarriage. Pregnancy and infant loss are issues which cause a huge amount of distress for those affected, however they are issues which are not commonly discussed, despite affecting […]
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We have all had moments of anxiety, life throws a situation at us that takes us off guard and causes our pulse to quicken or a sick feeling in our stomach. For many, these moments are fleeting and cause little impact on our day to day life. For others, anxiety is debilitating to the point […]
Continue readingStress is something that impacts everyone at different levels. We all have stresses in our lives and have personal ways to deal with stress. Within the Chinese Medicine framework stress falls primarily under the Liver organ. The Liver is responsible for making sure everything in the body flows smoothly without interruption. When we have excess […]
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What Is Testosterone and What Does It Do? The hormone testosterone is produced by both men and women, (men in the testes and women in the ovaries, with some from the adrenals). Broadly speaking testosterone facilitates muscle development and maintenance of bone (strength), libido, and fertility (sperm production). What are the symptoms of having Low […]
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