Fermented Drink for Gut Health
Kombucha Recipe for improved immunity + gut health”The active substances of Kombucha assist the whole body system through its friendly metabolistic properties.”
Popular in the East for over 2,000 years, Kombucha has made its for being the “Immortal Health Elixir”. Made from sweetened tea that’s been fermented by a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). It’s an incredibly easy, home brew of health that you introduce in to your daily health regime.
Flaxseeds for Constipation
Nutrition + Daily Self-care
Get your Bowels Moving & Improve your physical & emotional health.
Golden flaxseeds (also known as linseeds) provide a powerhouse of nutrition. They have a subtle nutty, slightly earthy flavour and are a cheap superfood that everyone can include in their diet, sold in many supermarkets. Eaten whole to help with an impacted bowel or constipation, or ground to reap the benefits of the Omega 3’s and other essential fatty acids found in each seed.
Acupuncture In Nepal Event
Natural Healthcare in Acute Humanitarian Aid. Acupuncturist in Sheffield, Kimberley Shepherd, went to Nepal to help victims of 2015 Earthquakes in Nepal.
Hydration + Acupuncture for Better Health
Making the Most of Your Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture + Hydration | How does hydration play a part in the outcome of your acupuncture treatment?Something I am beginning to notice in my practice more and more is that there is a definite algorithm to results achieved and the time it takes to achieve them vs. the water intake of the patient. The less water that is being consumed, the longer it takes to see results! And I don’t mean tea & coffee…
Acupuncture for Hay Fever
Manage symptoms of hay fever with acupuncture. Natural relief for sinus pain, nasal congestion, itchy eyes and sneezing.
With entering summer and the pollen count at an all time high, I am seeing more and more patients present with seasonal rhinitis (hay fever).
Acupressure for Low Energy and Calming the Mind
How to naturally raise your energy levels through acupuncture. I wanted to introduce to you one of my all time favourite points, for you to perhaps do a little acupressure on yourself. Let me know how you get on.
Smoothly Transition Into Autumn
6 Ways to smoothly transition in to Autumn and prepare for the Autumn EquinoxHappy (soon to be) Autumn Equinox! In Chinese Medicine Autumn is all about keeping your immune system healthy, slowing down, and LETTING GO of emotional baggage that has been weighing us down – in particular, grief at sadness, at this time of year.
Acupressure for Stress + Anxiety
Spirit Gate
Heart 7HT 7 is the point for emotional issues, especially excessive Anxiety and worry. Clinically, Yuan-Source points are of great significance in treating diseases of the internal organs. Yuan-Source points are the sites where the Yuan (Primary) qi of the Zang-Fu organs passes and stays.
Acupressure for Acid Reflux
On the distal end of the Stomach channel lies ST43. An amazing point for Yang Mind (frontal) headaches and TMJ syndrome/toothache, as the Stomach channel begins its journey wrapping its way across our jaw. Clinically however, I use this point mostly for upper gastric problems. Next time you feel like you have a bout of acid reflux or heart burn coming on, try firmly pressing this point. Let me know how you get on.
