The further into winter we get the more the cold, wet weather seems to have an impact on your life. You might notice that small things get you down more than normal. Or perhaps it’s easier than usual to fall ill. It could be that the one day you forget an umbrella leads to you […]
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Winter Energetics: Seasonal Eating And Emotional Status
In the past, we had a stronger connection to the world around us. We lived with the seasons and knew how to prepare for and adapt to the changes in the season. Today, we are less connected than we used to be. No longer do we follow the limitations of the reduced daylight hours. Why […]
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Lion’s Mane: Energetics, Folklore, and Modern Uses
As a medicinal mushroom, lion’s mane has over a thousand-year history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Rare in nature, this mushroom is found growing on the wood of certain dead or decaying trees. According to Ballarat naturopathy, traditionally, lion’s mane was used for its ability to reduce inflammation and support the immune system. […]
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Ways On Supporting Your Immune System
There are a lot of different things that you might start looking for when the weather turns colder. You know that this is a time of year where you’re more likely to get sick, so you look for ways to help support your immune system. This might mean stocking up on the ingredients for your […]
Energetics and Uses of Reishi
A mushroom well known for its kidney-shaped caps and red-brown colour, reishi is widely known in many Eastern cultures. And this post written by herbalists near Bendigo and Castlemaine, let us learn what are the energetics and modern uses of this healing herb. Reishi has been used for over 2,000 years and is highly regarded […]
Is Exercise Good For Immunity?
Do you seem to be catching every cold that’s going around? Like no matter how much sleep you get you always feel fatigued? It can be tough when you feel like you’re constantly sick. One thing you can do to help support your immune system is to exercise. Let’s learn from a Castlemaine naturopath near […]
Chicken Broth Recipe
Supports the Immune System. It contains the amino acids arginine (essential for immune system and liver function), glutamine (which helps with metabolism), and glycine (which aids in glutathione production and also quality of sleep). Bone marrow that liquefies over time as your soup simmers is especially beneficial to the immune system. This marrow will contain […]