Ailments & Conditions, Recipes, All Things Chinese Medicine and Lifestyle Blog Posts
The concept of a ‘lingering pathogen’ has been around for a long time in Chinese Medicine. It applies when you haven’t been able to shake that cold or flu, or you haven’t fully recovered or simply not felt quite right since getting a ‘bug’ a few months ago. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), using the modalities
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Feel a little less “mental” with some more lentil Food is like medicine for both the body and the mind! The ingredients in this recipe are not only warm, strengthening and comforting, but lentils and walnuts can also help us feel grounded and able to cope better. Wheat germ is pungent and can help lift
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Lentils are cheap, nutritious and also very delicious! According to Chinese Medicine lentils improve circulation, and strengthen your heart, kidneys, and constitutional essence. Lentils enhance the health and appearance of your complexion and your hair. And lentils support your will-power and encourage feelings of being calm and content. This simple warm red lentil salad is
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An attempt to explain Traditional Chinese Medicine – Part 2 This article will attempt to explain how the different modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are applied to improve health or treat disease. The key modalities of TCM are acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy and exercise. Acupuncture Acupuncture is based on the theory of Qi.
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An attempt to explain Traditional Chinese Medicine – Part 1 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a unique system of health. It evolved over thousands of years in China, stemming from the Taoist philosophy. TCM looks at health as a system of balance. If the balance is comprised in any way this may lead to ill
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Coconut-ey nourishing goodness in a bowl. One for the whole family to slurp up. Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, sliced into thin coins 1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons agave nectar 6 ounces leftover chicken 1 cup mushrooms, rinsed, drained and sliced in half lengthways
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This recipe is sure to shake the winter chills and fight off those lingering germs. Recipe from http://www.elanaspantry.com Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt 2 large leeks, white and green parts, sliced 1 bunch collards 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (plus more to taste) 2
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If you feel a slight chill or tickle in your throat make sure you try this ginger tea recipe asap! The ginger and onion have a slight diaphoretic action; this means they will cause a slight sweat. The best thing to do is drink the tea as soon as you feel a cold coming on and
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The warmth from the lamb moves down towards the kidneys. According to Chinese Medicine diet therapy, the lamb’s downward flow is especially good for the kidney yang energy, and therefore has healing qualities. This soup will increase strength and nourish blood, which makes it very good for women, especially after giving birth. It can also
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Easy and quick winter warmer chicken soup! This Asian Chicken Noodle soup is one of our absolute favourite cold and flu food remedies. It’s easy, it’s quick, it’s yummy and as good as any medicine. Serves 4 Ingredients: 220g thin dried egg noodles 7 cups chicken stock 3 spring onions 8 slices (15g) fresh ginger 2 teaspoons
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A post to warm you up! Here is a warming and yummy recipe from Paul Pitchford’s ‘Healing with Whole Foods’. Paul suggests adding more sour flavours to autumn cooking, sourdough bread, olives, leeks, vinegar, yogurt, plums and grapes. Move away from summer salads and embrace warm, nourishing dishes with lots of cooked veggies, soups, casseroles
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KEEP COOL, THAI STYLE Here’s great and easy recipe to try on the weekend, or on any hot day. It’s yummy and cooling, and is usually a great hit with the kids too. Serves 4 Thai Salad 500g Beef rump steak/ substitute with tofu for vegan option Zucchini noodles (can be made using spiralizer, veggie
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A cooling cuppa: Drinking a cup of tea is perhaps not what springs to mind in this relentless Melbourne autumn heat. Some teas can be quite cooling and soothing however, and taste great whether drunk hot or cold as an ice tea. Try brewing one of these herbs fresh (or even as tea bags…): Dandelion:
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Time and time again my patients ask whether they should apply heat or ice to muscular aches and pains and how to manage their injuries.
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Apple crumble for breakfast?! Yes indeed. Making some simple swaps turns this dessert into a nutritious breakfast. Enjoy warm or cold with your favourite yoghurt. Filling: 4 cups of peeled and sliced apples (4 med) 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Topping: 1/2 cup almond
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Pork fillet is an excellent, nutritious and lean meat. Alternatively, lamb fillet can be used and dill can be swapped for mint. Naturally you can add any favourite vegetables to your salad. Sweet potato and fennel work well. Bon appetite! Serves 2 Ingredients 1 large clove garlic 50ml olive oil 50ml white balsamic vinegar 100g
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Try this home remedy cough syrup to soothe annoying coughs and help clear the chest. It’s particularly useful for stubborn night time coughs, which can be a tad annoying for everyone in the house. Ingredients 2 cored pears chopped into quarters (peel on) 1 mandarin or tangerine skin baked (for 5mins) or dried 2 slices of
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Check out this healthy breakfast snack from Teresa Cutter. It ticks all the Chinese Medicine boxes. http://www.thehealthychef.com/2012/07/apple-cinnamon-breakfast-cookie/
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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It’s safe to say all of us have or do from time to time suffer some level of anxiety. If it becomes excessive it can be completely debilitating.
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Arthritis is a broad term for many different musculoskeletal disorders. It is related to damage or degeneration of joint cartilage and bone.
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