How insulin resistance and oestrogen dominance can lead to fluid retention Many people notice they feel puffy, swollen, or “water-logged,” especially around their cycle. Two common contributors are insulin resistance and oestrogen dominance, and they often work together. Insulin resistance means the body isn’t responding to insulin as well as it should, so the pancreas [...]
Igniting Your Inner Fire: Exploring the Solar Plexus (Manipura) Chakra by Billie Atherstone Sanskrit Name: Maṇipūra — meaning “lustrous gem”Element: FireColour: Yellow — the colour of vitality, radiance, and confidenceLocation: Solar plexus, above the navel and below the sternumGoverning areas: Digestive system, liver, pancreas, stomach, adrenals, and musclesDevelopmental stage: 2 to 4 years — developing autonomy, will, and the right to [...]
When Your Body Can't Switch Off: Understanding and Healing Chronic Stress with Chinese Medicine If you're reading this, chances are your body feels like it's stuck in overdrive. Maybe you're lying awake at 3am with your mind racing through tomorrow's to-do list or yesterday’s interactions. Maybe you're having those anxiety dreams where you can't find [...]
Understanding the Sacral Chakra: Flow, Emotion, and the Element of Water by Billie Atherstone SvādhiṣṭhānaThe Chakra of Flow & Emotion The chakra system serves as a roadmap for understanding and balancing our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. The second chakra, known as Svādhiṣṭhāna in Sanskrit, governs our emotions, creativity, pleasure, and intimacy. This is our [...]
Journeying Home: Reawakening the Ancient Art of Soul Healing by Rachel Hanrahan Since time immemorial, humans have journeyed shamanically. Long before temples rose or text messages were sent, we gathered around the fire, attuned to the heartbeat of the earth. We have always known how to cross the veils between worlds—how to hear guidance in [...]
Distal acupuncture means that the site of needle insertion is usually distant to the area in which the client is experiencing their symptoms. The reason acupuncturists tend to utilise this method quite often is that many times the symptoms are just the "branch" of the problem, whereas it is always preferable to get at the [...]
Loving Your Body: A Path to Self-Acceptance A Gentle Invitation I invite you to place your hands on your belly now, without judgment. Try it with gentle curiosity. Take a moment. Then tune in to any thoughts and feelings that may arise. Some reflections to ponder:Do you feel judgment toward your belly? If so, could [...]
At Kundalini House, we offer expert Acupuncture treatments in North Fitzroy to help you feel your best. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, stress, or digestive concerns, Acupuncture provides a gentle yet effective solution. Are you looking for a natural way to restore balance, relieve pain, and improve your overall well-being? Acupuncture has been used [...]
When you feel like you need some grounding, centering or calming, simple foot Acupressure is a gentle and supportive way to find this. Learning Acupressure was part of my training to become a Shiatsu practitioner. Shiatsu therapy is a form of bodywork developed through a Japanese lens, which works with the same channel (or meridian) [...]
Understand what endometriosis is, signs to look out for, how to get diagnosed, treatment comparisons, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Endometriosis management. I recently started treating a woman with sub-fertility, who has been trying to conceive for 4 years unsuccessfully. Only at age 38 was she finally diagnosed with Endometriosis. She’s part of a [...]