Feeling BLOATED and TIRED with POOR APPETITE and LOOSE STOOLS? The way our bodies process food and water affects how much energy we can produce and how well all of our organ systems work, which in turn nourishes our body, mind, and soul. Chinese medicine views nourishment as reliant on two qualities: the capacity for [...]
How are you sleeping? This is something I like to ask to all of my patients. Sleep is such a huge determining factor to our mental and emotional wellbeing as well as daily energy levels. And if things in this area aren’t going as well as they could, Acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatment may help [...]
During Part 1 of this blog, I discussed how research is highlighting how the female hormones play a role in inflammation and pain. Throughout our lives as females, our hormones will change and pivot from one state to the next. Keeping them balanced and in an ideal range makes sense for so many aspects of [...]
There has been so much talk regarding the benefits of fasting for weight loss and improved energy over the last few years that it seems a natural response to want to jump on board to reap these benefits! But did you also know that there are other incredible health promoting benefits to fasting that are [...]
If you are feeling anxious or worried during this time, you are not alone. Anxiety is normal, and in some cases, it can be helpful. For example, research during past pandemics has shown that people who worry are more likely to do the things that help to keep viruses at bay - like frequent hand [...]
What is a hangover? Alcohol is a diuretic so most of the symptoms associated with overindulging are related to dehydration. Over time the alcohol we consume breaks down into acetaldehyde, which our bodies find toxic. It’s normal for your body to try to get rid of this toxin, hence nausea. In response to the toxins, [...]
Here at Kundalini House, we’ve asked our Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Naturopaths what they ate to replenish their energy and nourish their resources during pregnancy and after birthing. Here’s their recommendations: Eat warming, cooked foods rather than cold salads and raw foods Ask your family to arrange a ‘meal train’ so your loved ones can [...]
Fire Cider is a simple, powerful, seasonal folk medicine that is made predominantly from ingredients you’ll already have in your kitchen. It is a multi-purpose and versatile remedy that can be used for a handful of different health issues, as a preventative medicine, or to improve health and wellbeing overall. Below you’ll find a recipe [...]
DEALING WITH STRESS To say the least, it's been a stressful time and we have been feeling the effects that stress puts on our bodies. I have put together some of my favourite recommendations I give my clients to help support them in stressful times and prevent exhaustion. I hope you find them helpful too. [...]
Yogic and Lifestyle tools to Build the Immune System Something we would like to share with you from one of our dear teachers Dr. Shanti Shanti Kaur (Yoga Therapist) There are many simple, effective and useful practices in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® and Humanology that can strengthen your immune and nervous [...]