Most of us are aware that our bodies can make Vitamin D from sunshine on our skin, but do you prioritise sun exposure within your day to day lifestyle? Well, if you answered anything less than a solid yes, what you are about to read may just sway your decision. Surprisingly, up to 77% of […]
As a new addition to the West St Wellbeing team, I thought you might like to know a bit more about what I actually do in my classes. Personally, just like a contented cat, I love to stretch. So, what better topic for my first blog than: Stretching – what does it do, & how […]
Herbal medicine – The extraordinary benefits after you get past the initial Yuk!!! By Luke McPherson, Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Teacher of Chinese Herbal Medicine I love prescribing Chinese herbal medicine; I love that something so natural has these powerful properties to heal our bodies from the inside out; it is a wonderful gift […]
This recipe was lovingly created and shared by Rochelle K. Hammond, Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to encourage her patients to enjoy making and eating nutritious and exciting foods. We’d love to hear from you if you’ve given it a go! (You can comment below)
In this article Dr Rochelle Hammond (TCM) guides us through a process to remove unnecessary toxins and live a cleaner and healthier life. Last month we spoke about preparing your mind and body for the healing journey by practicing skills that promote rest, deep relaxation and establishing a strong mind-body connection (Preparing Mind and Body for […]
Is Turmeric really the Ultimate Mood Food? By Chantelle van der Weyden, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath Turmeric has been in its heyday for quite some time now and its actions as a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant are well established (1). Perhaps a little less known is the effect turmeric may have on mental health, […]
This recipe was lovingly created and shared by Rochelle K. Hammond, Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to encourage her patients to enjoy making and eating nutritious and exciting foods. We’d love to hear from you if you’ve given it a go! (You can comment below)
Preparing Mind & Body for the Healing Journey By Rochelle K Hammond Dr. TCM, Acupuncturist In our last newsletter we spoke about the 3 key steps to Restore Gut Balance (https://www.weststreetwellbeing.com.au/3-steps-restore-gut-balance/) and outlined the importance of adopting dietary and lifestyle changes to support an effective nutritional/herbal program. This article is focused on the […]