How lucky will you be in 2019?
On 5th February, Chinese New Year celebrations mark the start of the Year of the Earth Pig. Will your pigs take to the skies in 2019? It helps to know your Chinese Astrological Animal before watching the video. To work this out, simply find your year of birth in the list below. Or, if you want to be super accurate, use the calculator at https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/. Rat: 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 Ox: 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 Tiger: 1962,
Book of the Month: TCM Approaches to Cancer
I am often asked to recommend books that explain Chinese medicine in easy to understand terms - sometimes to satisfy a curiosity and sometimes to learn how to apply the principles of Chinese medicine to everyday life. So, I’ve decided to share one of my favourites with you each month. BOOK OF THE MONTH: Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Cancer: Harmony in the Face of the Tiger by Henry McGrath January’s Book of the Month is a down-to-earth, sensible and accessible re
12 challenges to keep you healthy all year
In each of our monthly newsletters, we’ll bring you a new Health Challenge for the coming month. Some will be quick and easy while others will take a little more oomph. Some may be new to you, while others may already be part of your life. Each Challenge is designed with the Wu Xing (or “Five Elements”) in mind. The Wu Xing describes how the universe works in cyclical phases, including the way our minds and bodies respond to the seasons. Each Challenge gives your physical, me
