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 →
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Nature is not a place to visit. It is home. Gary Snyder
My top tip for healthy change
A big thank-you to Kathleen Murphy, -the next of The Health and Happiness Collective to share her wise, supportive guidance.
Getting started on a health kick is often overwhelming, particularly if there are a lot of changes to be made or many habits that you feel need adjusting. However, as with most things in life, simplifying your approach can remove unnecessary stress and help you turn these changes into easily maintained habits.
Here is my number 1 tip on where to start.
Be honest about the quality of your diet and how it makes you feel.
What percentage of your diet is made up of processed and/or packaged foods? Does your diet feature food or drinks that leave you feeling heavy, bloated or a bit ‘off’. Do you eat because you’re hungry? Because you’re bored? Because you’re feeding mid-afternoon sugar cravings? Or, are you eating without being aware of ‘why’?
These are important questions, as they’ll help you nut out what’s driving both your healthy and unhealthy habits.
Also be honest…
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