WOMEN’S WISDOM: menopause relief through Chinese Medicine
As a woman - and a mother of three - I can tell from experience: being a woman is tough. Yes, it is also very beautiful and a blessing, but tell that to any one of us when we are curled on the bed with cramps, or cannot sleep at night due to hot flushes, or riding the...
Acupressure for Exam Stress: 5 points to ease anxiety & enhance Focus
Ay, exam stress and dissertation woes... As my younger son is studying for his GCSE exams, while my oldest one is finishing university, the “home clinic” is in high gear. These days, it’s all about supporting stress relief, deep relaxation, and mental focus. While I’m...
QiGong, Science and Ecological Spirituality
I know that many among you, Lovely Readers, hold issues of sustainability, nature and respect for life close to your hearts. As I often explore the intersection of QiGong, science, and ecological spirituality, I cannot help but wonder: How can we heal the Earth when...
How QiGong balances the Nervous System: Yin & Yang of the brain
Eliza was too busy to attend my usual class: she was flying abroad the next day and was not yet packed. No problem, I responded, safe travels. Yet, she did come to training. “I missed that deep calm I knew I would feel – she explained afterwards. “And after QiGong, I...
Acupressure for depression and anxiety: new research proves ancient wisdom
Depression and anxiety are an epidemic of the modern world. If you have never been through some dark times, where lack of motivation pins you down, or panicky, racing thoughts freeze you, you are likely to at least know someone who has. Or you are an alien from...
How to brew ginger correctly: Iga’s Magic Ginger Potion
Skip to Benefits or Recipe For many years, I used to brew ginger in a way which did not do justice to this amazing plant. I first learnt making ginger tea from my helper and cook, Vijay, during my brief time working in India. Here is how she did it: peel the root,...
How Acupuncture Works: an overview
Where magic meets science A tiny, hair-thin needle is placed at a specific acupoint, and the mind relaxes, or pain dissolves somewhere in a different area of the body. What makes it possible? How acupuncture works seems so far from our Western understanding of...