Modern life is hectic and we are all searching for ways to decompress. Watching a few episodes of something, mindless Instagram scrolling or reading the…

Here we are welcoming spring once more, how joyous! Spring is a time of physical and emotional growth and expansion. In spring the Qi of…

The warmer weather has my garden bursting with greens. What better way to eat them than mixing them with cheese and stuffing them in some…

Periods might be inconvenient sometimes but they give important information about your overall health. How regular they are, the colour, amount and consistency of the…

This kind of nourishing vegetable soup reminds me of the folk tale of stone soup. In the story the villagers each contribute one ingredient to…

Chemicals are a ubiquitous part of modern life. It is estimated that a woman is exposed to around 200 chemicals in her personal care products…

In Chinese medicine, the whole is built from two aspects, the Yin and the Yang, and good health depends on a balance of these two…

Sesame seeds are nourishing and delicious, and are popular as a dietary therapy in China. Black sesame seeds (Hei Zhi Ma) are a herb used…

Cheaper, simpler, healthier and better for the planet, the menstrual cup or moon cup is an excellent alternative to pads and tampons.  There will be…

The effects of stress on our health are pervasive and insidious. Even if you don’t feel particularly stressed, if you live in the modern world…