In Part 1 I discussed the basic concept of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ‘Meridian Clock’ and how it can give you insight into why you are waking up at the same time each night. As I mentioned before, the 12 meridians that sit within the clock have many responsibilities, pathways of energy and connections…
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Why Denial Is a Heavy Load to Bear
Every time you deny something you subsequently store it in your body and your energy system. Denial blocks your ability to potentially break those negative patterns in your life you wish would stop recurring. So how do you lighten the heavy weight of denial? I’ll give it to you straight up: be receptive! (I was apprehensive…
Your Birth Meridian; An Alternative To Horoscopes
“What star sign are you?” It’s a popular discussion topic, a daily routine to read yours or other’s horoscopes. When you hear descriptions of your star sign, are they accurate? Or do you disregard the often generic explanation that love may or may not be coming your way whilst financial decisions are at the forefront…
Make the most of Autumn/Fall
This is a two-part series where we look at how to make the most of the changing seasons. We’re exploring the changes between Summer and Winter – namely, Autumn/Fall and Spring. I’m pairing the articles as, depending on where you are in the world, you’ll be experiencing one of two seasons. Let’s start with Autumn!…
A Fertile Life, Part I: Why Mind-Body Medicine is Essential for Fertility
In this two part series, I will be exploring how mind-body medicine supports women in creating the family and life they’ve always wanted. Mind-body medicine treats the whole person: your mind, body, spirit and energy system. This is essential, as the answer to fertility difficulties sometimes lies beyond the physical body. Part I Why Mind-Body…
Finding Balance Through Kinesiology: East Meets West
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to talk to your body? “Why do I keep getting a sore back and neck?” “Why am I feeling anxious?” Well, the good news is – you can! Kinesiology combines the ancient wisdom of Eastern healing practices with Western techniques. Through muscle monitoring, a kinesiologist uses…
The Sanctuary of Sleep series Part Three: Techniques to help you relax and sleep
In Part One and Part Two of the Sanctuary of Sleep, I explained some basics to working with chakras and meridians for insight into why you are not sleeping well. The next important step is trying simple techniques to help your mind, body and spirit release blocks in your energy system and allow sleep to…
Why You Wake Up At The Same Time Every Night (Pt 1)
Have you ever wondered why you always seem to be waking up during the night at particular times? And it’s not just an odd night here and there. After a while you begin to realise you’re waking up again and again, the nights of sleeping through a distant memory. You start to look at the…
Why You Can’t Relax: the modern day ‘stress head’
You find yourself face to face with a lion. Your brain and body recognise this as a survival situation and immediately hit the survival mode button. The blood rushes to your arms and legs. The blood in your brain floods to the survival areas such as the amygdala and hypothalamus. Your frontal lobe becomes foggy…