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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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.
The Effects of Blue Lights (from digital products)
Blue light from screens can disrupt sleep, damage skin, and strain eyes. Learn how to minimise its effects with screen filters, antioxidant-rich diets, and protective habits. Discover the benefits and risks of blue light and how to safeguard your health from digital exposure.
Hypertension / High Blood Pressure: Natural Treatments
Discover natural ways to lower high blood pressure, from stress management and regular exercise to dietary changes. Learn how potassium-rich foods, omega-3s, hibiscus tea, and Chinese medicine principles can support heart health and reduce HBP risks naturally.
Protein: Explained
Discover the essentials of protein for health and healing. Learn how to balance plant-based proteins for a complete amino acid profile, the benefits and risks of animal protein, and why B12 supplementation is crucial for vegans. Embrace a flexitarian approach for optimal nutrition tailored to your needs.
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!
Vegetables for Immune Support
Discover the immune-boosting power of vegetables! From broccoli and bok choy to garlic and radishes, learn which vegetables are rich in nutrients like vitamins C, A, and beta-carotene, and how they can protect against sore throats, viruses, and inflammation. Maximise benefits by eating them raw or lightly cooked. Combine with whole grains for even greater healing effects!
Uveitis & A Personal Story
Learn how Ghila Bali has managed uveitis for 17 years through a gluten- and dairy-free diet, stress reduction, and a vegan lifestyle. Discover tips like using Oculoheel homeopathic eye drops, protecting eyes from wind and light, and the benefits of probiotics, vitamin D3 with K2, meditation, and sleep hygiene for reducing flare-ups.
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.
The Surprising Benefits of Plantain
Discover the nutritional power of plantains! Rich in fibre, vitamins A, B6, and C, magnesium, and potassium, plantains support digestion, heart health, immunity, and even weight loss. Learn how to prepare these versatile cooking bananas and why they’re a superior choice to regular bananas. Boost your health with plantains today!
Avocados, Great for Eye Health but Caution with Oxalates & Salicylates
Avocados are packed with lutein, zeaxanthin, and oleic acid, supporting eye health, heart health, and brain function. Learn how they help reduce macular degeneration and inflammation, plus their role in Chinese medicine. A note of caution: high in oxalates and salicylates, they may not suit everyone. Enjoy in moderation for maximum benefit!
Beans and Legumes: Their Amazing Benefits and How to Prepare Them
Discover the health benefits of beans and legumes, including high-quality protein, essential minerals, and their role in kidney-adrenal support. Learn how to prepare them properly for maximum nutrition.
Garlic & its Health Benefits
Discover garlic's incredible benefits, from boosting immunity and heart health to promoting detoxification. Learn its uses in Chinese medicine and a delicious garlic dip recipe.
Hives / Urticaria & Natural Remedies
Explore natural remedies for hives, including supplements, Chinese medicine tips, and homeopathic options. Learn about common triggers and effective solutions for relief.
Vitamin E during The Corona Virus Pandemic
Discover the benefits of Vitamin E for immune health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about its antioxidant properties, food sources, and how it supports the immune system.
Olive Oil During Corona
Discover why organic extra virgin olive oil is essential for health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about its anti-inflammatory, heart-boosting, and brain-supporting properties.
Managing Your Negative Emotions
Discover practical tips to manage anxiety, stress, and negative emotions that affect your immune system. Learn about calming foods, supplements, and exercises to enhance emotional wellbeing and protect your health. Simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in how you feel and stay resilient.
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
Discover the Environmental Working Group's annual list of the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen. Learn which fruits and vegetables are highest in pesticides and which are safest to buy non-organic. Make healthier food choices to reduce pesticide exposure and boost your nutrition, even when organic options are limited.