In this article I share instructions on basal body temperature (BBT) charting and how it can help to understand your fertility, hormonal and gynaecological health.

Here is my recipe for yi yi ren tea with lemon and honey. In TCM, this recipe is helpful to tonify Spleen Qi, reduce dampness and assists with bloating.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, most commonly arriving in autumn and easing with the return of spring light. This article explores how TCM and other natural treatment options can help.

Learn how to make this iron-boosting tea using beetroot, rose hip, goji berries, and more. This recipe combines modern nutrition with Traditional Chinese Medicine for natural blood nourishment and iron deficiency support.

As you move through the final weeks of pregnancy, you might be thinking labour preparation or acupuncture for labour induction. Acupuncture offers a gentle, natural approach for labour preparation whether you're planning ahead or seeking alternatives to medical induction.

In Chinese medicine, caring for a pregnant woman means protecting two lives. The ancient practice of Tai Jiao (prenatal education) reveals how a mother's peace of mind, the foods she eats, and even the beauty she surrounds herself with can influence her baby's health and temperament. Explore these gentle, time-honoured practices that honour the profound connection between mother and child..

Here are my non-negotiables for fertility health as an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner. These foundational pillars combine ancient wisdom with modern understanding to help create the optimal environment for conception.

As the seasons turn and spring begins to soften into early summer, nature initiates one of its most graceful transitions. In Chinese medicine, this moment marks a subtle but profound energetic shift—from Wood to Fire, from creativity to connection, from vision to joy. Learn more about how to support this shift and support your health this season.

As spring breathes new life into the world around us, it’s a perfect time to nurture your body with teas that align with the season’s energetics. In Chinese medicine, each season is associated with certain organs and elements, and spring is traditionally tied to the Liver and the Wood element. This is a time of growth, renewal, and cleansing, making it ideal for light, refreshing, and detoxifying teas. This article offers four spring-inspired tea blends that support health through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—represent fundamental energetic patterns that govern both our physical health and psychological landscape. Among these, the Water element holds a particularly profound place, embodying the deepest aspects of our psyche and serving as the foundation for all elements.