The Dao Does
The Dao Does Journal is a collation of lifestyle advice, practical tips and recommendations inspired by the roots of our practice ~ Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our team of practitioners share their insights on how to encompass these ‘ways’ into your daily life.
Pilates with Lily Baker ~
The Dao Does... Pilates with Lily Baker Lily Baker is a Pilates instructor, Primary School Teacher, and content creator based in Sydney. Lily is the founder of an online platform called The Pilates Project or TPP for short. TPP is a female-focused, online destination...
Why is Magnesium beneficial for the body? ~
The Dao Does... Magnesium Supplementation Known as the 'magical mineral', magnesium is important for over 365 mechanisms within our bodies. This includes supporting muscle recovery, supporting mood, stabilising blood sugar levels, calming the central nervous system...
How to cook Postpartum TCM Broth ~
The Dao Does... Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Postpartum Recovery Broth In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the first month after giving birth is crucial to the immediate and future health of both mother and baby. A time to rest, recuperate, and be supported....
How to make Period Porridge ~
The Dao Does... Signature Period Porridge Three things you should be adding to your morning oats if you aren’t already! In Chinese Medicine, we utilise Dietary Therapy as another tool to support health. We have access to an array of foods in Australia that we learn as...
Feminist Wellness Podcast
The Dao Listens… Feminist Wellness Podcast In June of 2020, amidst one of many lockdowns; the gyms were still closed, and walking was my new outlet, but more specifically walking and listening to bucket-loads of podcasts. I found myself in search of a new podcast to...
How to cook Golden Bone Broth ~
The Dao Does… Golden Bone Broth Bone Broths have been used in Chinese cultures for healing for a long period of time to boost Qi and Blood flow. I have always been hesitant about cooking my own broths and usually use Gevity bone broth, whilst treating or for when I...
How to make Super Green Pesto ~
The Dao Does… Super Green Pesto You Will Love to Hate Pesto is and will always be one of my favourite condiments and sauces to use in nearly every dish. It’s just so darn versatile; you can stir it through pasta, pop it on top of a searing steak, use it as a salad...
Drawing Room Rocks
The Dao Does… Drawing Room Rocks As a born and bred South Coast local, I have walked many picturesque nature walks that have to be shared. One of my favourites is just outside of Berry, 2hrs south of Sydney, called Drawing Room Rocks. Either early before sunrise,...
Vedic Meditation
The Dao Does…Vedic Meditation Recently, I have had to opportunity to do a course and explore the therapeutic benefits of Vedic meditation. Vedic meditation is a style of meditation where a person meditates on a mantra for 20 mins in silence, twice daily. This style of...
Ocean Swimming
The Dao Does... Shark Island Swim The Shark Island Swim is one of my favourite hobbies to do in my spare time. Beginning at 6:45 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends the swim begins at South Cronulla Beach and you swim around Shark Island in a clockwise direction,...
