Daffodils and snowdrops nod sweetly to the hopeful promise of spring. But still the last weeks of winter can seem to drag, especially if you have a stubborn, lingering infection. This may be considered a minor ailment but can have a major impact on your wellbeing. In this article I...
We live in a high tech world and yet every year more and more people suffer from chronic and infectious diseases. Now, the strange virus known as Covid -19 has literally changed all our lives – and is especially affecting those who have chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Have you...
In Chinese Herbal Medicine, this root is known as Fu Ling - 茯苓 - and it's a wild white fungus found on the roots of the Japanese red pine. The herb is widely cultivated in Yunnan, Hubei, Anhui, and Sichuan provinces of China, and commonly included in teas and soups for...
In Chinese medicine, Ginger - 生姜 or Sheng Jiang - is a common ingredient in many healing herbal formulas - and you've probably got a jar of it on your spice rack right now. Ginger is a wonderful herb - not only does it taste great in whatever recipe you originally bought the jar for,...
In a perfect world, conceiving a child when a couple is ready should be a straightforward matter. But according to studies, 12 to 15 per cent of couples are unable to conceive due to fertility issues after a year of having unprotected sex Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has transitioned from an “alternative...
Generally speaking, Western Medicine certainly has its benefits and is good for treating acute illness while Chinese Medicine is good for treating chronic illness or general health. But there are three things that Traditional Chinese Medicine can offer you that - for the most part - Western Medicine doesn't. TCM treats...
Obviously COVID19 is big (and inescapable) news at the moment, so I thought it might be an idea to share some of the traditional Chinese Medicines that have been proven safe and effective with regards to the virus that's causing so many problems across the globe. Jinhua Qinggan Granule (金花清感颗粒) The Jinhua...
We hear a lot recently about antibodies – who has them, how we get them and whether they protect us from Covid-19.But there’s an equally effective form of protection against all viruses that we hear less about and that is healthy T-cells, which come with a strong immune system. T-cells are...
Read my expert advice on how to increase strength, immunity and resistance during the vulnerable winter months. Learn how to fight off those persistent colds, coughs and sore throats when they strike. In this article I share common sense precautions and explain how herbs can boost immunity and heal infection....
Are you a lady of a certain age? If so, you might like to know that small pilot studies have shown that Chinese Herbal Medicine can be beneficial to controlling hot flushes. There are some wonderful TCM formulas that specifically target menopausal symptoms, and I can modify them based on which...
