traditional Chinese medicine Archives - Gisborne Health Essentials

Jun

Slow Cooker Recipes for Better Health During the Cooler Seasons

How to support your immunity, gut health & more with these simple recipes.

During the cooler months warming, easy-to-digest foods like soups and stews can help warm us up and serve as an easy way to pack a nutrient dense punch to our meals. Ensuring we are getting enough protein to keep our immune system fighting off all the bugs that come our way is important during the winter months. We wanted to share 3 slow cooker recipes that the whole family can enjoy- these are set and forget meals that can be prepared in the morning and served at night or for lunches throughout the week.

Read on for 3 hearty recipes and don’t worry to our plant based community! We have included a recipe for you too.

Feb

Change The Meaning, Change The Outcome

Hey there,

I wanted to share something with you that has truly been a game-changer for me: “Change the meaning, change the outcome.” This advice has been my compass in navigating life’s twists and turns, particularly over the last few years, and I hope it can bring a positive shift to your journey too.

You see, I came to realise that events themselves are like blank canvases, waiting for us to paint them with our interpretations. It’s not the circumstances that carry inherent positivity or negativity; it’s the meanings we attach to them that colour our experiences.

Sep

Reiki Healing

Reiki healing is a practice that focuses on guiding energy through the body using specific hand movements by a trained / attuned Reiki practitioner. The Reiki practitioner becomes a vessel for energy to flow, promoting overall well-being and igniting the bodies capacity to heal.

Aug

Fertility Boosting Recipes From Naturopath Leisa Blanch

A diet rich in wholefoods, antioxidants and good fats is shown to support overall health and fertility for both females and males. But what do these foods actually look like?

Aug

Do You Have Picky Little Kiddie Eaters? Tried & Tested Recipes From Naturopath Leisa Blanch

Here’s some ideas to spice it up, get maximum nutrition in and (hopefully) minimal moaning…

The healthy recipes below are also free from refined sugar, gluten, and dairy!

Aug

Supporting Men’s Hormones and Prostate Health Naturally

Here are three recipes that can support new and varied experiences in the kitchen for the man that wants a good dose of balanced testosterone from specific nutritional foods.

Aug

Tired of Feeling Limited in your Physical Abilities? Traditional Chinese Medicine & QiGong can help.

It’s time to take control and bring vitality back in to your body!

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi (pronounced “chee”) is the vital energy that flows through the body and is responsible for our overall health and well-being. Qi Gong and acupuncture are two TCM practices that aim to balance and harmonise the flow of Qi in the body.

Aug

The Fertility Diet

The fertility diet is a way of eating that is designed to support reproductive health and increase the chances of conception. It emphasises whole, nutrient-dense foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and minimises processed and sugary foods that can disrupt hormone balance and fertility.

Jul

Supporting you Through Perimenopause and Menopause

Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause when a woman’s hormone centre (the hypothalamus) begins to decrease certain activity triggering a cascade effect that ultimately leads to a reduction in oestrogen. This can cause a range of symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes including anxiety, sleep issues and vaginal dryness.

Jul

Autoimmunity and the link to good gut health

Autoimmune diseases are a group of conditions in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. Recent research has highlighted the important role that gut health plays in the development and management of autoimmune diseases. Here are four ways in which gut health is linked to autoimmune disease:

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