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Acupoints and Qi Gong Exercise for Parkinson’s
April is Parkinsons Awareness Month so Im going to be sharing lots of information regarding Chinese Medicine and Living Well with Parkinsons, culminating in a free Qi Gong class at the end of the month, plus a whole month of Qi Gong, Acupressure...
Struggling to catch your Breath?
Can’t do much because of it? In our most recent episode of Ask Me Anything, Marie reached out with the same problem. She said that once a week she was out of breath, not able to do much but relax because of it. For Marie, this sounds like an energy...
Chest Tightness, Poor Breathing, and Fatigue: Finding Relief with Acupressure and Breathing Techniques
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by chest tightness, shallow breathing, and deep fatigue? You’re not alone—these are common experiences that can be linked to both physical and emotional blockages. In a recent episode of my Ask Me Anything...
Finding Balance: Easing Anxiety and other Menopause Symptoms with Qi Gong, Acupoints and Food Medicine
Finding Balance: Easing Anxiety and other Menopause Symptoms with Qi Gong, Acupoints and Food Medicine Menopause often brings anxiety, palpitations, sleepless nights, and even panic attacks, which can feel overwhelming. I know this firsthand from...
Finding Peace in the Midst of Insomnia and Shock
In this blog we're tackling insomnia, especially when it's triggered by shock or disturbing events.  If you've been struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, or if nightmares are keeping you up, this one's for you. Let's dive into some practical...
Struggling with Sleep? Try Shiatsu, Acupressure, and Qi Gong
 Understanding Sleep Disruptions Through Chinese Medicine I’m excited to share some amazing insights from a recent podcast interview, where we dived deep into sleep issues, Chinese medicine, and the impact of Menopause and COVID-19 . If you’ve ever...
Ouch ! Gout – the disease of kings
One of the most common questions I am asked is "How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach the treatment of gout"? So as a follow up from my previous blog, where I shared how common arthritic diseases that impair movement and cause pain...
Increase Energy, Reduce Fatigue
Spring is here in Ireland. St Brigid's Day which has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc takes place on the 1st February. It is the festival of new life and fertility. A time to look forward to brighter days, warmer weather, new...
Nourish your spirit and sleep well
Have you had enough of it all? Just feeling sick of your situation? If you have become tired of the world perhaps exhausted from illness, difficult relationships, overwork or stress you may find yourself loosing heart. You may find it difficult to...
Spleen Chi Gong and Meridian Points
The spleen is responsible for the intake, processing and distribution of nutrients from food. Digested food is turned into nutrients by the stomach and the spleen. It is then transported upwards by...
Warm up and Makka-Ho stretches
This series of 6 exercises is designed to stretch the 12 main meridians. The Makko-Ho (“bowing”) exercises are useful to sedate, tonify and remove blockages along the energy meridians. each pair of...
Feeling creaky? Get your blood and chi flowing for mobility and flexibility
Are you stiff in the morning? Do your knees hurt when you stand up? Or are you finding it difficult to pick up or hold things like a coffee cup? It could be that you are suffering Arthritis. This is a general term can refer to a wide variety of...