Wellness Journal
Welcome to the Vale of Health Wellness Journal! We’re a team of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncturists, Reiki Healers and Naturopathic Nutritionists, dedicated to helping you feel better and reach your health and wellness goals. If you’ve found your way here, we’re excited to support you in making small, meaningful changes to your diet and lifestyle that can have a big impact on your overall health.
In our journal, you’ll find expert insights on holistic living, including fertility and emotional wellness. Expect tips on navigating seasonal changes, nourishing recipes, how to tackle difficult hormonal conditions, analyses of new research, and lifestyle advice rooted in ancient practices. These are the tools that have helped us and our clients, and we hope they do the same for you.
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The Souls in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Mind, Body & Spirit Connection
Discover the five "souls" of Traditional Chinese Medicine—Hun, Po, Shen, Yi, and Zhi—and their connection to emotional and physical health. Learn how to nourish these aspects of consciousness through diet, herbs, and lifestyle. Explore how acupuncture and TCM can restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit.
Inflammation: The Silent Culprit Behind Chronic Health Issues
Discover how chronic inflammation affects conditions like PCOS, IBS, and autoimmune diseases. Learn natural remedies, anti-inflammatory foods, and lifestyle tips to restore balance and vitality. Explore how personalised nutrition and acupuncture can support your health.
Cholesterol: How worried should you be with high cholesterol?
Learn the truth about cholesterol and triglycerides. Discover how balancing LDL, HDL, and TGs impacts heart health. Explore diet, lifestyle tips, and the importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels for overall wellbeing.
Counteracting Alcohols Heat
Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine views alcohol as heating and ways to balance it with cooling foods and drinks. Discover why mint, dandelion, or nettle tea can support detoxification, liver health, and hydration, helping to counteract the effects of alcohol and reduce hangovers.
Candida/Thrush: Treatment & Prevention
Explore effective natural remedies for candida and thrush. Learn how diet, probiotics, garlic, sauerkraut, and chlorophyll-rich foods can combat yeast infections, while avoiding refined sugars, yeast, and dampness-causing foods. Tips for prevention and recovery using naturopathic nutrition principles.
Protein & Why it’s So Important
Discover why protein is crucial for growth and repair, how to balance animal and plant-based sources, and how much you really need. Learn about essential amino acids, the role of soaking and sprouting to reduce anti-nutrients like phytates and oxalates in plant proteins, and tips for optimising the absorption of key nutrients like calcium, iron, and B12 in your diet.
Facts You Didn’t Know about Male Fertility
Discover essential tips for improving male fertility, from protecting sperm health to avoiding harmful environmental factors. Learn how temperature, diet, lifestyle habits, and common toxins can impact sperm count and motility. Explore natural ways to boost fertility and support reproductive health, including diet changes, supplements, and more.
Low AMH: Should It Really Insight Fear? Understanding Its Relevance to Fertility
Worried about low AMH (Anti Mullerian Hormone)? Learn why it’s not the full story for fertility or menopause. Discover the truth about AMH, its role in IVF, and how lifestyle changes, nutrition, and addressing inflammation can support your reproductive health. Get expert insights and guidance for optimising fertility naturally or with IVF.
IBD: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Explained
Learn about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including its types (Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis), causes, symptoms, and complications. Explore natural remedies to reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and support healing, from dietary changes to supplements. Discover how lifestyle adjustments can help manage IBD alongside conventional treatments.
What’s the Buzz Around Green Tea all About?
Discover the science-backed benefits of green tea, from boosting brain health and mood to supporting metabolism and heart health. Learn why green tea is rich in antioxidants like catechins, and find out how many cups are safe to drink daily for optimal wellness.
Detox Your Daily Life: A Guide to Reducing Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals for Better Health & Fertility
Discover practical steps to reduce exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that impact fertility, hormone balance, and inflammation. Ideal for anyone trying to conceive, managing hormonal conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, or reducing health risks from toxins in food, home products, and skincare. Learn easy swaps to lower your toxic load and support long-term wellness.
The Surprisingly Simple Super-Nutrient: Why Fibre is Essential for Optimal Health
Fibre offers powerful, body-wide benefits beyond digestion. Learn why this essential nutrient reduces risks of heart disease, diabetes, supporting the gut microbiome, cancer, & helps manage blood sugar so important for PCOS. Most diets fall short of fibre recommendations. Discover how much you need daily, the best whole food sources to meet intake goals, & why fibre is critical for overall health.
Soaking, Sprouting, Fermenting – Are They Right for You? Lectins, Oxalates and Phytates: Explained
Discover how soaking nuts, sprouting grains, and fermenting foods can help reduce lectins, Oxalates & Phytates, which are anti-nutrients, for better digestion and nutrient absorption. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and those with an autoimmune condition (causing flare-ups), anaemia (blocking iron absorption) or osteoporosis (blocking calcium absorption), looking to optimise health easily.
The Complete Guide to Cooking Oils: What to Use and What to Avoid
Discover the best oils for hormone balance, inflammation reduction, and fertility. Extra virgin olive oil, rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, supports heart health. Flaxseed oil boosts omega-3 intake. Avoid palm and sunflower oils; heating them creates toxins that harm health. Choose oils wisely for better well-being.
Manuka Honey: Liquid Gold
Discover the powerful benefits of Manuka honey, known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and potential anti-tumour properties. From aiding digestion, soothing acid reflux, supporting oral health, and treating wounds to possibly protecting brain health, Manuka honey is a natural remedy with wide applications. Use it daily, but with caution for allergies, diabetics, and infants.
Hormonal Acne : Causes & Solutions
Struggling with hormonal acne? Learn how to clear cystic breakouts around the jawline and chin naturally with nutrition, detox support, and lifestyle changes. From balancing blood sugar and adding anti-inflammatory foods to fibre-rich meals for hormone detox, these holistic strategies support clear, confident skin. Book a 1-1 consultation today!
The Endless Magic of Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are a powerhouse for heart health, hormone balance, and cancer prevention. Known to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation, they’re rich in omega-3s and lignans that support PMS relief, breast cancer prevention, and tumour reduction. Ideal for seed cycling, flax seeds boost oestrogen levels naturally. Learn how to incorporate freshly ground flax seeds into your diet for optimal health benefits.
How to Boost Nutrient Absorption
Optimal nutrient absorption is key to preventing health issues, yet age, stress, and poor digestion can reduce it. Discover tips for improving digestion: chew thoroughly, support stomach acid with apple cider vinegar, and avoid heavy meals. Learn how to enhance nutrient uptake with simple dietary habits, from incorporating bitters and raw foods to timing meals wisely. Improve digestion and build a foundation for lasting health
How to Eat with our Circadian Rhythms
Align your eating habits with your circadian rhythms to improve digestion, manage weight, and support emotional wellness. Learn when to eat, what to avoid, and how to boost nutrient absorption naturally with these expert nutrition tips. Discover the best times for meals and how to sync with your body’s natural rhythms.
Quinoa: The Mother Grain
Discover the powerful benefits of quinoa for fertility, PCOS, and digestive issues. This nutrient-dense grain offers a complete protein source for vegans, aids in blood sugar regulation, and supports mental health and PMS relief. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, quinoa is also a high-fiber, anti-inflammatory food that aligns with naturopathic nutrition for hormone and digestive balance.