Acupuncture and Natural Health
To keep you, me and our community as safe as possible, like so many of my peers the world-over I'm gathering as much information as I can. Today I've completed this 2:20 hour webinar, and earlier this year I received my Certificate of Acknowledgement for the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training.... Continue Reading →
With thanks to The Kates here in Australia for one of the funniest, satirical comedies, and an entire episode featuring "hot, wet rice" * aka The Thermomix episode. Anyway, this post isn't about kitchen appliances or comedy, it's about rice, in particular the unpolished red rice - mottakkaruppan rice - traditionally from Kerala. I found... Continue Reading →
The other night I overcooked a huge quantity of beautiful French - puy -lentils. That wasn't my intention. I love these little pulses: they don't need pre-soaking, they cook in 20 minutes, they're chewy and nutty and earthy, and they're the best lentils for tossing through a salad or a tray-bake. Sadly they lose their... Continue Reading →
To support your health and well-being goals, we have all kinds of resources which we've created just for you. For some of you, exploring delicious ideas with wholefoods is a focus, for others it might be applying warming moxibustion to acupoints. Lifestyle, exercise and other activities are usually recommended and we'll ensure you have enjoyable,... Continue Reading →
I'm so excited! If you've been seeing me for acupuncture at Soothe Acupuncture and Tui Na in the Holland Park clinic, you can now book an online Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation. This service is also available for people I've been seeing at Northlakes/Kallangur, and anyone I saw previously in Chermside. If this sounds like you... Continue Reading →
Breaking news: We're live! Our online service is now available for existing clients of Soothe Acupuncuture & Tui Na in Holland Park. Book your telehealth appointment here. In the near future I'll make this service available for new clients. Follow me on Facebook for updates. Hi Everyone I hope you're well and safe, and adjusting... Continue Reading →
It's time we talked about menopause and the workplace.
This week's podcast favourite is all about body weight and diets.
The medical community have known for a century that women are living in constant pain. They’ve done nothing about it. So says author Gabrielle Jackson in her new book Pain and Prejudice. Photo by Juan Pablo Arenas on Pexels.com "Why are women still being treated as hysterical, overly emotional, anxious and unreliable witnesses to their... Continue Reading →
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