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May

Warm to the Bones- How to Look After Immune Health with Bone Broth

As the seasons change we see lots of clients and our wider community reaching out for support with their immune health for themselves and their family. From the common cold to flus, we see it all!

Apr

Book now for our Workshop – Reducing Pain & Inflammation

Welcome back from the Easter break. We hope you feel as rejuvenated as we do!

We are excited to have to opportunity to bring together the community to learn all about reducing pain and inflammation.

Apr

What is Guigen Qigong? And why you Should Practice it.

Guigen Qigong is a form of Qigong which we have been practicing in our Qigong classes, that combines physical movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote health and wellness. Guigen Qigong was developed by Professor Xu Hongtao, a Qigong master and researcher at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in the early 1990s.

Mar

An Introduction to the Ancient Art of Qi Gong

Qi (pronounced as “chee”) is an essential concept in the practice of Qigong, a Chinese healing modality that has been practiced for thousands of years. Qigong is based on the belief that the body is a complex system of energy channels and that the flow of energy (Qi) is vital to our health and well-being. In this article, we will explore the concept of Qi in Qigong and its importance in the practice of this ancient art.

Dec

Mindfulness Meditation with Cassie

Our wonderful Jiwamu therapist, Cassie, has recorded a beautiful mindfulness meditation
for our GHE community. You may find a sense of calm and mindfulness in reading the script quietly to yourself or click here and listen to the audio recording of the guided meditation in full.

Dec

Delicious Naturopath approved recipe: Baked sweet potatoes stuff with chickpea chilli

A simple, delicious comfort food recipe to warm your body and soul!

Nov

Is it IBS or is it SIBO?

‘I’ve been told I have IBS and there isn’t anything I can do about it’. This is a common story for many IBS sufferers, the belief that the horrible symptoms they experience are something they just need to accept and live with.

Nov

Sleep & Stress

A classic side effect of a stressful day or event is that come bedtime, you’re battling with a mind that simply won’t turn off to fall asleep or that wakes you multiple times throughout the night.

If this has been you, staring at the ceiling wishing desperately that you were asleep, you know firsthand the negative impact stress can have on sleep. So, what’s happening on a biological level to cause this situation? And what stress-reducing options are available to start remedying it? First, let’s take a look at how your sleeping pattern normally works when not adversely affected by stress…

Nov

Foods to eat or to avoid with Hashimoto’s

What are the best foods to eat (and avoid) to support your thyroid function, gut health, and immunity?

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