2026 Year of the Horse ~

2026 Year of the Horse ~

As we say goodbye to 2025, the Year of the Snake, we prepare to step into the bold, fast-moving energy of the Fire Horse, with the Chinese New Year arriving on 17 February 2026. This transition marks a noticeable shift in pace and focus. Where the Snake year...
Birth Preparation Diaries ~

Birth Preparation Diaries ~

As I moved into the final weeks of my first pregnancy, I found myself completely consumed by one question: How do I prepare for labour? I was suspended between the thrill of finally meeting my baby and the uncertainty of when labour would begin – especially as...
3 Ways to Calm your Shen ~

3 Ways to Calm your Shen ~

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Shen can be translated as the Spirit. The Shen is seen as the whole emotional, spiritual and mental aspects of a person and is a vital concept in understanding a patient’s psychological and physical health in clinical...
Spring is in the Air: Simple Rituals for a Fresh Start

Spring is in the Air: Simple Rituals for a Fresh Start

“Spring awakens the hundred flowers, and the heart opens with them.” – Chinese saying Spring is here – the air feels lighter, the days stretch longer, and we finally get that little nudge to shake off the heaviness of Winter. In Chinese medicine, Spring belongs...