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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Cutting out fats - A good or bad idea?
Confused about fats in your diet? Learn why cutting out healthy fats can harm your health and why natural, unrefined fats like those from nuts, seeds, and oily fish are essential for hormone balance, brain function, and overall wellness. Discover the truth about saturated fats, trans fats, and healthy fat intake.
Brassicas in the treatment of Oestrogen Dominance
Discover how cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, and cabbage help detoxify oestrogen and balance hormones. Learn how Brassicas support the liver, reduce PMS, hormonal acne, and alleviate symptoms of oestrogen dominance. Improve your hormone health naturally with these powerful veggies.
The L-Theanine craze
L-Theanine, found in green, black, and oolong teas, promotes calmness and reduces anxiety. Discover the benefits of this amino acid for blood pressure and digestion, while enjoying tea as a natural remedy. Learn why whole foods may be a better choice than supplements for your emotional wellness.
Explaining the Controversy around Soybeans
Soybeans are rich in calcium, isoflavones, and vitamin E, offering potential benefits like easing menopause symptoms and supporting bone health. However, risks include goitrogens, oxalates, and allergies. Learn why fermented soy forms like tofu, miso, and natto may be the safest and healthiest choice. Discover the truth about soy and how to enjoy it wisely!
Avoid drinking with meals
Discover why drinking during meals can hinder digestion and nutrient absorption. Learn how timing your water intake improves stomach acid efficiency and supports better digestive and hormone health. Simple tips for optimal hydration and digestion.
Cinnamon + Blood Sugar Regulation
Struggling with energy dips or sugar cravings? Discover how Ceylon cinnamon can regulate blood sugar levels, support hormone health, and improve overall wellness. Ideal for PCOS, stress management, and emotional well-being. Learn the benefits and why Ceylon cinnamon is the healthier choice.
How to Properly Cook + Store Oils
Learn the best oils for cooking and storing to avoid harmful free radicals and inflammation. Discover why extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, and butter are healthier choices, and why vegetable oils should be avoided. Tips on storage and usage ensure your oils stay fresh and nutrient-rich.
Cooking with oil: Explained
Discover the healthiest oils for cooking and why avoiding polyunsaturated fats at high temperatures is essential. Learn how to store oils properly, the benefits of extra virgin olive oil, and why trans fats from reheated oils are harmful. Maximise your health by cooking smartly and protecting your oils from light, heat, and air.
Should we all be taking probiotics?
Discover whether probiotics are essential for everyone. Learn the benefits of probiotic-rich foods and supplements for gut health, mood, skin, and more. Find tips on choosing the right probiotic supplement, when to avoid them (like with SIBO), and why cycling them is crucial for balanced gut bacteria.
PCOS: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Explained
Getting a PCOS diagnosis can be scary - especially if you are thinking about trying to conceive. PCOS is a complex condition with a huge range of different symptoms.
The Impact of Trauma on Health
Early-life trauma can shape our health, often resurfacing as chronic conditions like autoimmune diseases or cancer. Discover how subconscious triggers from past experiences affect your well-being and how lifestyle changes and healing practices can promote recovery. Learn about transformative insights from Dr Jeff Rediger and Dr Gabor Maté, and explore the benefits of meditation and distant healing. Start your journey to healing today!
Genes, do they affect our health?
Explore how your environment and beliefs impact your genes and health. Learn why chronic disease is influenced more by lifestyle than heredity and how shifting negative thoughts to positive ones can change outcomes. Inspired by Bruce Lipton’s Biology of Belief, discover why "our beliefs pull the trigger" in health and healing.