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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EAT THE RAINBOW 🌈
Eating a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables is key to getting the full spectrum of antioxidants, which protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals. Learn why the "eat the rainbow" rule is crucial for hormone health, digestion, and overall wellness. Discover how different coloured foods like red onions, red cabbage, and berries can enhance your health and prevent chronic illness. Perfect for improving your diet naturally!
Intermittent Fasting: Explained
Discover how intermittent fasting helps your body burn fat for energy, promoting healing, weight loss, and improved metabolic health. Learn about the science behind ketosis, optimal fasting times, and how this practice can enhance insulin sensitivity, gut health, and reduce inflammation. Perfect for those seeking a natural approach to health and wellness.
Diet Drinks & How they are Making You Fat
Artificially sweetened drinks like Diet Coke and Coke Zero may seem like a good choice for weight loss, but they can actually increase your BMI. Learn how these drinks trigger dopamine, leading to cravings for unhealthy foods and overeating. Discover the science behind the "bliss point" and how diet drinks might be hindering your progress.
Melatonin, Cortisol & Sleep Cycles: Explained
Discover how melatonin and cortisol shape your sleep-wake cycle and impact your overall health. Learn tips for better sleep hygiene, managing cortisol naturally, and optimising your schedule for restful nights and energised mornings. Explore how sunlight, diet, and stress management can enhance sleep quality and support emotional wellness.
Indigestion, bloating + fennel + cumin Seeds
Struggle with bloating or stomach cramps after eating lentils or legumes? Try adding fennel or cumin seeds to the cooking water. These natural digestive aids reduce gas-forming compounds, making legumes easier to digest. Say goodbye to discomfort and enjoy pulses without the bloating.
Bananas: Simple but packed full of benefit
Discover the amazing benefits of bananas! Packed with vitamins, fibre, and minerals like potassium and magnesium, bananas support heart health, digestion, and energy levels. In Chinese medicine, they're cooling and help moisten dryness. Perfect for calming the nervous system, managing cravings, and even aiding sleep. Add this versatile fruit to your daily diet!
Acupressure, Stomach 36 & Immune Boosting
Discover Stomach 36 (Zu San Li), an essential acupressure point for boosting immunity, calming the mind, and improving digestion. Learn how to locate this powerful point on your leg to enhance Qi, relieve stress, and strengthen the spleen. Perfect for managing nausea, fatigue, and overall wellness. Try this easy acupressure technique at home!
Ginkgo Biloba for Alzheimer’s, Depression, Vision & ADHD
Explore the powerful benefits of Ginkgo Biloba, known for supporting memory, circulation, and mental clarity. It helps with Alzheimer’s, depression, vision conditions like macular degeneration, and ADHD. Learn how this herb can enhance overall health, boost circulation, and alleviate symptoms of tinnitus and Raynaud's disease.
Chronic Stress - Effects & Solutions
Learn how chronic stress impacts your body, from weight gain and low libido to inflammation and gut issues. Discover actionable solutions, including acupuncture, stress-reducing teas, Epsom salt baths, and diet changes like adding leafy greens, whole grains, and omega-3s. Find out how to support your mental and physical health naturally. Take control of stress today!
Asthma - Treatment & Prevention
Explore natural ways to manage asthma symptoms with diet and lifestyle changes. Learn about trigger foods to avoid and beneficial foods like oily fish, leafy greens, and vitamin-rich fruits. Discover supplements like quercetin, probiotics, and aloe vera, and breathing techniques like Buteyko for better lung health. Support your respiratory wellness with holistic care.
COENZYME Q10 (CoQ10) Benefits
Discover the powerful benefits of CoQ10, a vital antioxidant for heart health, energy production, and fertility support. Learn how it enhances male fertility, protects against age-related conditions, supports skin health, and boosts physical performance. Find natural sources and supplementation tips for optimal health. Ideal for those focusing on fertility and overall wellness.
Acid Reflux / Heartburn: Treatment & Prevention
Struggling with acid reflux or heartburn? Learn about common causes like stress, smoking, and trigger foods, plus natural remedies like cabbage juice, ginger, and apple cider vinegar. Discover lifestyle tips to prevent symptoms, improve digestion, and manage GORD naturally. Support your gut health with expert naturopathic advice.
Ginger Benefits for Health
Discover the powerful health benefits of ginger, from easing digestive issues like bloating and nausea to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Learn how ginger supports heart health, aids detoxification, and boosts the immune system. A must-have herb for natural health and wellness.
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.
Thyme for your Health
Discover the powerful antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral benefits of thyme. Perfect for boosting immune health, soothing mouth ulcers, cold sores, and supporting IBD management. Add thyme to your bone broth, soups, salads, and teas for its healing properties.
Leaky gut: what is it & what to do about it
Learn about leaky gut and how it leads to inflammation and autoimmune conditions. Discover natural ways to heal, including increasing butyrate with fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, and exercise. Support gut health and reduce inflammation for overall wellness.
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.
Cabbage & its Benefits
Discover the health benefits of cabbage, from supporting heart health and digestion to providing essential vitamins. Learn how this nutrient-rich vegetable can reduce inflammation, improve vision, and protect against certain cancers. Ideal for soups, salads, and even sauerkraut!
Dairy: When to Avoid it
Learn the pros and cons of dairy consumption, including its benefits and potential triggers for digestive issues, allergies, IBS, and autoimmune conditions. Discover tips for choosing the best dairy, managing intolerance, and when probiotics or enzymes can help. Prioritise your gut health with expert guidance!
Coffee: Benefits & Side Effects
Explore the health benefits and potential side effects of coffee. From improved alertness and mood to its impact on sleep, anxiety, and bone health, learn how to enjoy coffee wisely. Discover why choosing organic coffee matters and the recommended daily limit for optimal wellness.