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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Nettle: More benefit than sting
Nettle tea offers amazing benefits for digestion, especially for conditions like IBD (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s). Known for its anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties, it helps manage hay fever, support liver health, and regulate blood sugar. Learn how to incorporate this seasonal herb into your routine and boost your overall wellness.
Orgasms, just for pleasure?
Orgasms are not just for pleasure—they offer numerous health benefits! From boosting immunity and reducing stress to enhancing fertility, orgasms promote better overall well-being. For women, they help regulate the menstrual cycle and improve sperm retention, while men benefit from better sperm quality and prostate health. Learn why orgasms are essential for physical and emotional health.
Hayfever and Magical Bee Pollen
Suffering from hayfever? Discover natural remedies like bee pollen, quercetin, and grapefruit seed extract to alleviate symptoms. Bee pollen, rich in nutrients, can help reduce allergy symptoms and boost immunity. Learn how seasonal foods, probiotics, and other natural remedies can support you during allergy season.
Do we need to be drinking cows milk to strengthen our bones?
The myth that cow's milk is essential for strong bones is debunked. While calcium is important for bone health, plant-based foods like leafy greens, seeds, and beans provide better sources. Learn how vitamin D, K, and the right diet can improve calcium absorption and support bone density without dairy.
Morning Sickness: Treatment & Prevention
Learn how to manage morning sickness (or all-day nausea) during pregnancy with these expert tips. Discover how balancing blood sugar with regular meals, staying hydrated, and incorporating protein, fibre, and complex carbs can help reduce nausea. Explore the benefits of ginger, vitamin B6, and acupuncture, including acupressure techniques, for relief. Most importantly, find hope in knowing that symptoms usually ease after the first trimester.
Turmeric…& Black Pepper
Turmeric, packed with curcumin, is a powerful anti-inflammatory that supports joint health, skin brightness, and liver detox. Combined with black pepper, it boosts absorption and enhances its benefits, from reducing menstrual pain and treating PCOS to fighting autoimmune conditions. Discover why this spice blend is essential for your health.
What to Eat during Pregnancy: Optimal Health for mother & baby
Discover what to eat during pregnancy for optimal health of mother and baby. Learn key foods, nutrients, and lifestyle adjustments to support foetal growth, prevent common pregnancy issues, and maintain a balanced microbiome.
Seed Rotation/Cycling: How to & Uses
Learn how seed rotation can help regulate your menstrual cycle, reduce PMS symptoms, and support fertility. Discover the benefits of flax and pumpkin seeds in the follicular phase to balance oestrogen, and sesame and sunflower seeds in the luteal phase to boost progesterone. Seed cycling is a powerful tool for managing hormone health, including conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and hormonal acne.
Leeks: A forgotten Vegetable
Discover the health benefits of leeks—a nutrient-rich vegetable packed with vitamins, minerals, and sulfur compounds. From heart health to anti-cancer properties, learn why leeks deserve a spot in your diet. Plus, tips for cooking to maximise their benefits. Perfect for wellness enthusiasts seeking naturopathic nutrition insights.
Corn: Benefits
Explore the benefits of corn—a versatile vegetable rich in antioxidants, B vitamins, and gut-friendly fibre. Learn how corn supports eye, heart, and digestive health while tonifying kidneys in Chinese Medicine. Get tips for optimal cooking and why organic corn is the best choice for your wellness journey. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers.
Bone Broth - TCM’s Magic Elixir
Discover the benefits of bone broth in Traditional Chinese Medicine and naturopathic nutrition. From boosting energy and supporting digestion to nourishing hormones and skin health, this ‘blood builder’ is ideal for IBS, IBD, and pre-period care. Learn how to make the ultimate collagen-rich broth and explore vegan alternatives for blood health. Perfect for holistic wellness seekers.
Amaranth: the Grain of the Ancient Aztecs
Discover amaranth, the gluten-free grain rich in protein, calcium, and magnesium. Ideal for vegans, it supports bone health, reduces inflammation, and lowers cholesterol. Learn how to cook it for optimal digestion and why it's a cooling food in Chinese Medicine. Perfect for robust individuals seeking a nutritious diet upgrade.
How to Prolong your Health Span
Discover practical ways to enhance your health span—not just living longer but feeling great for longer. Explore anti-inflammatory diets, exercise, stress reduction, and key nutrient-rich foods like omega-3s, berries, and turmeric. Learn lifestyle strategies like "Hara Hachi Bu" and the benefits of social connection for ageing well. Perfect for proactive wellness seekers.
Living in time with the Chinese Clock
Discover the Chinese medicine clock, a guide to aligning daily activities with your body's natural rhythms. Learn how organ energy cycles impact digestion, sleep, emotions, and productivity. Perfect for improving energy, hormone health, and overall well-being. Find out the best times for meals, work, relaxation, and sleep.
What to eat/avoid on your period
Ease period cramps and improve PMS symptoms with diet tips based on TCM and nutrition. Discover which foods to include and avoid based on your body's tendencies, from warming oats and black beans for cold cramps to cooling mung beans and spinach for heat. Learn how to reduce PMS by balancing omega-3 and avoiding refined sugars, oils, and toxins.
BO: Body Odour, what’s the story?
Discover how body odour can reflect imbalances in your organs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn about damp heat, dietary contributors like dairy, and how symptoms like night sweats or bad breath may relate. Explore holistic tips to improve BO through diet, lifestyle, and acupuncture. Perfect for those seeking natural solutions to wellness challenges.
Citrus Peel to boost Detoxification
Boost your body's detoxification naturally with citrus peels. Packed with compounds that support glutathione production—your body's master antioxidant—they help combat free radicals. Learn simple tips like adding lemon or orange peel to water for an easy detox kick. Perfect for enhancing your wellness journey.
Nausea, morning sickness & motion sickness
Discover natural remedies for nausea, morning sickness, and motion sickness, including ginger, acupressure on Pericardium 6, and diet adjustments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn practical tips to manage nausea and support digestive health naturally.
Negative Ions: Explained
Negative ions play a crucial role in enhancing our health by cleaning the air of allergens and pathogens. They promote happiness, relieve stress, improve breathing, increase energy levels, and enhance sleep quality. In polluted urban areas, counteract harmful positive ions by embracing nature. Seek negative ions walking in nature, sunlight, flowing water, and after rainfall for optimal health.
Cumin: a potent healer
Discover the healing power of cumin! Packed with iron, B vitamins, and antioxidants, cumin aids digestion, supports immunity, balances blood sugar, and reduces cholesterol. Learn how its warming nature benefits energy flow and metabolism in TCM, plus tips for adding cumin to your meals. Perfect for enhancing health naturally.