Here’s a nourishing and simple recipe for a Korean style Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgyetang)—a traditional dish enjoyed especially during the hot "San Fu" days in Korea to restore energy, boost immunity, and balance the body from the inside out. Using food like this is part of Yang Sheng - Nourishing traditions for diet and lifestyle […]

The Common Cold: How I Managed My Recent one with Natural Remedies In Sydney, once Summer holidays were over and students headed back to school, it wasn't long until my kids brought a common cold home. Something about us all being apart during the Summer and taking a break in the warm weather meant we […]

Tips on how to Make a Dandelion Poultice for Mastitis Mastitis can present differently for women. For some it begins with signs of a cold or flu, but often it's swollen, hot and painful breast tissue. The first tip is to feed a lot to keep the breast milk flowing. Using Dandelion leaf as a […]

How to Make a Herbal Poultice...and What IS a herbal poultice? A herbal poultice is: A direct paste of crushed herbs. Used as a localised treatment for wounds or swelling. Is more intensive and direct. Best for: Infections, bruises, or skin issues. Steps to Make a Herbal Poultice Choose Your Herbs: Common herbs include turmeric […]

How to Make a Herbal Compress A herbal compress involves soaking a cloth in herbal-infused water and applying it to the skin to soothe, heal, or relieve pain. It’s gentle, easy to prepare, and great for relaxation or inflammation. Even better, your Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner can prescribe a formula of a few herbs that […]