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, [...]
INNER VITALITY PROGRAM February 14 to April 04, 2023 | TUESDAY'S 11:15am - 12:45pm An 8 Week Program to Replenish your Energy & Health with Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness & 1:1 Support This personalised program is designed to support you to nurture your own energy, using nourishing yogic practices that target both the nervous & [...]
What is Chinese Medicine? Chinese Medicine has evolved over thousands of years and practitioners use Acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, gua sha (scraping), and cupping to address various health problems. Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body, usually by inserting thin needles through the skin. Studies suggest that [...]
Winter – Time to rug up, eat walnuts & have acupuncture Chinese Medicine encourages us to live in harmony with the seasons, and according to Chinese medicine theory, there are five seasons – winter, spring, summer, late summer, and autumn. Winter is the season of hibernation, when energy moves inward. A time of retreat [...]
Written by Pip Atherstone-Reid, Acupuncturist and co-owner of Kundalini House Often we find that during winter or when the seasons change we become more susceptible to colds and flus. We are offered the flu vaccine, cold and flu tablets and decongestants but are they really the answer for most of us? Do they nourish us [...]
Allergic Rhinitis affects up to 20-40% of the population at some stage of their life and is triggered by inhaled allergens (dust mite, pollens etc); this leads to a hypersensitivity of the immune response. It is characterized by inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane in the nose causing irritating and often debilitating symptoms, which [...]
“Adrenoplex is comprehensive herbal and nutritional formula designed to support healthy adrenal function. It may assist in relieving nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety. By supporting the maintenance of healthy adrenal function, Adrenoplex may assist in overcoming fatigue and provide support during mentally and physically demanding circumstances.” (BioCeuticals 2009) Adrenoplex is made up of the [...]