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23/10/2026

A few little extras for your shopping list this weekend.

These are some of the foods I regularly chat about with patients when we’re looking at nourishment through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens — especially as the weather turns colder.

🥜 Walnuts and pears
🌱 Black sesame seeds
❤️ Goji berries
🥜 Brazil nuts
🥕 Sweet potato, carrots and pumpkin
🥬 Kale and rocket

Keep it simple: stew some pears, sprinkle black sesame seeds over your meals, add goji berries to porridge or roast a tray of colourful veg for soups and easy lunches.

You don’t need to overhaul everything you eat. A little variety and a few nourishing additions are a lovely place to start.

Save this for your next food shop — and if a Brazil nut or two happens to be covered in chocolate, there’ll be no judgement from me 😉

Shoulders down. Phone away. Time just for you.One of my favourite things is seeing someone leave the clinic with a smile...
22/10/2026

Shoulders down. Phone away. Time just for you.

One of my favourite things is seeing someone leave the clinic with a smile after arriving feeling frazzled.

Sometimes, making space for yourself is just what you need.

A patient who’s been travelling the world for the past year messaged me to say she’s coming home next week and wants to ...
21/10/2026

A patient who’s been travelling the world for the past year messaged me to say she’s coming home next week and wants to book back in.
And I can’t tell you how much that means.
When someone makes acupuncture part of looking after themselves, and values it enough to come back after a year away, it’s such a lovely reminder of why I do what I do.
It’s not just about the needles. It’s about the relationships, the trust and having somewhere you can come to feel looked after.
These are the little moments that make running my clinic so rewarding.

Small nut, BIG benefits! Brazil nuts might be small, but they really do pack a nutritional punch!They’re one of the rich...
20/10/2026

Small nut, BIG benefits!

Brazil nuts might be small, but they really do pack a nutritional punch!

They’re one of the richest natural sources of selenium, an essential mineral that plays an important role in thyroid function, hormone health, fertility and supporting our immune system — particularly welcome as we head into the colder winter months.

Selenium also acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect our cells from oxidative stress. This is particularly important if you’re trying to conceive (TTC), as selenium plays a role in reproductive health, including healthy egg and s***m function.

Brazil nuts also contain healthy fats, magnesium and vitamin E, which contribute to brain health, cell function and overall wellbeing.

And here’s the best bit — just 1–2 Brazil nuts can provide your daily selenium requirement! In fact, because they’re so rich in selenium, there’s no need to eat handfuls every day.

A simple little addition to your daily routine that can offer some lovely nutritional benefits.

And if you happen to have one or two covered in chocolate, there will be absolutely no judgement from me! 😉🍫

Be kind to yourself.

Why I would never recommend cold plunges — a TCM perspective. As an acupuncturist working with women’s health, my approa...
19/10/2026

Why I would never recommend cold plunges —
a TCM perspective.

As an acupuncturist working with women’s health, my approach centres on nourishing the body, supporting warmth and understanding the person in front of me.

Deliberately immersing yourself in ice-cold water goes against the approach I take, particularly when there are signs of Cold or deficiency.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cold is understood to contract and impede the smooth movement of Qi and Blood. Yang is the body’s warming energy, traditionally associated with digestion, activity and warmth.

This matters in TCM women’s health, where nourishing Blood and supporting its smooth movement are central to how we understand the menstrual cycle.

If a woman comes into clinic exhausted, with cold feet, digestive complaints or period pain relieved by a hot-water bottle, I’m looking at whether she needs warming and nourishing — and what might be contributing to those symptoms.

I wouldn’t recommend adding intense cold exposure to that picture.

My advice would focus on regular nourishing meals, warmth, appropriate movement and proper rest. These simple habits deserve attention, even if they don’t make the most dramatic social media content.

A wellness trend doesn’t become right for your body just because it’s everywhere.

Today I sat down to share some useful TCM knowledge… and apparently all I had to offer was a selection of facial express...
16/10/2026

Today I sat down to share some useful TCM knowledge… and apparently all I had to offer was a selection of facial expressions 🙈 Sometimes the pressure to keep creating interesting, engaging content makes your brain do absolutely nothing. Plenty of knowledge. Not a sentence in sight. So here’s me, practising what I preach and taking the pressure off. Be kind to yourself — even when your only content is your own eyebrows 😂

Wide awake at 2am? Skipping breakfast until lunchtime? Let’s talk about the Chinese body clock. In traditional Chinese m...
13/10/2026

Wide awake at 2am? Skipping breakfast until lunchtime? Let’s talk about the Chinese body clock.

In traditional Chinese medicine, each two-hour window is linked to a different organ system. Here are two worth knowing:

1–3am: Liver time
Regularly waking during these hours is something I ask about in clinic. In TCM, the Liver is associated with the smooth flow of Qi and emotions, so we explore stress and how you’re feeling alongside your sleep patterns. Waking at this time alone doesn’t mean there’s a problem with your liver.

7–9am: Stomach time
Traditionally, this is considered a good time to eat breakfast and support digestion. If you can, try a nourishing breakfast before 9am—porridge or eggs on toast are simple options. Give yourself a few minutes to sit and eat, rather than running on coffee alone.

Small habits, a little more routine, and paying attention to how you feel.

Do you tend to wake at the same time each night? Save this clock and bring it up at your next appointment.

Looking forward to another week in my happy place x
12/10/2026

Looking forward to another week in my happy place x

Dandelion tea is so much more than a humble herbal drink. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dandelion is traditionally us...
12/10/2026

Dandelion tea is so much more than a humble herbal drink.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dandelion is traditionally used to help clear Heat and is associated with the Liver and Stomach. Although the weather is turning cooler, TCM “Heat” refers to a pattern within the body, rather than the temperature outside.

As we settle into autumn, a warm cup after meals can be a lovely way to slow down and make a little space for yourself. Dandelion is traditionally used for digestive complaints, but its reputation as a “liver detox” goes beyond what research has established.

Simple rituals, a little warmth and a moment to pause.

This week, let’s give the basics a little more attention: breakfast, warm dinners, an earlier night, gentle movement and...
12/10/2026

This week, let’s give the basics a little more attention: breakfast, warm dinners, an earlier night, gentle movement and a kinder word to ourselves. Keep it manageable — even choosing one thing is a lovely place to start. Who’s with me?

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