Ola Wellness

19/02/2023

'No emotion is good or bad'

Explore the framework known as the Process Model, a psychological tool to help you identify, understand, and regulate your emotions.--After a week of studyin...

30/11/2022

Qi and blood; two vital ingredients for body function in Chinese medicine.

🩸Blood is closely related to other body fluids like breast milk, sweat, tears, saliva, and lymphatic fluid, they mutually nourish each other.
🧧In Chinese medicine theory fluids are transformed into blood.
⚠️This is one reason why excessive use of saunas (excessive sweat) could lead to deficiency of blood.

⚡️Qi is like ATP, the energy your body needs for cellular function. There are many types of Qi and each has a unique function.
🎛️Qi plays a role in immunity, digestion, regulating body temperature and more.
☯️It is the foundation of the yin and yang energies of the body.
💪Good strong Qi in a person = strong vitality and stamina.

⚡️🩸Qi and blood deficiency can manifest with symptoms such as: low energy, shortness of breath, palpitations, pale face, spontaneous sweat, slight depression, dizziness, numbness/tingling, light period or no period, cramps, dry hair/skin, weak nails, foggy brain and lack of concentration (and more…)

25/11/2022

This year I learnt to swim, to play the piano and the ukelele. This year I competed a masters. This year I reached and passed my business goals.

Do not tell me I’m too old for anything. We all have our timelines and age has nothing to do with it.

Don’t ever let age dictate what you can and can’t do!

24/11/2022

Jacaranding through Sydney! 💜

19/11/2022

Pain is your body signaling something is not right! don’t just live with it.

Did you know acupuncture is well studied in the management of pain? Whether is acute or chronic, it can help you reduce pain levels.

I love treating pain, because it is so easy (90% of the time) and very rewarding.

If it’s itchy, scratch it! if it’s painful, acupuncture!!! 😊

14/11/2022

Ola Wellness will be closing during the xmas and NY holidays!

Book your appointments before the end of the year and remember to get your herbs and supplements sorted so you don’t run out.

10/11/2022

Fear of failure and fear of criticism are the biggest incapacitators. But if you remove ‘other people’ from the equation, then there’s nothing to fear 😉

ok! so you can’t remove other people from your life, but you can certainly control how you feel about their criticism and judgement.

Be selective! You should only care about the opinion of those you admire. And 90% of negative backlash usually comes from people who achieve very little in life, and amuse themselves by constantly having an opinion.

08/11/2022

☕️Caffeine consumption during pregnancy is an area of ongoing research and the studies are mixed, with some saying that some caffeine during pregnancy may be safe.

This study found that children from mothers who consumed caffeine during pregnancy were shorter in early childhood, regardless of the quantity.

🤰🏻The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that having less than 200mg of caffeine is considered to be safe in pregnancy.

Caffeine contributes to nausea, headaches and interrupted sleep.
🚫So if you have any of these symptoms, maybe is best you stay away from caffeine whilst pregnant. ✅ Otherwise, enjoy your coffee with moderation.

I personally advise my patients to have a single shot of coffee every second day (if they must). But if f you are not too fussed about coffee, then is best not to have any at all.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Discuss this with your primary health provider as the evidence is mixed.

It makes me question….. is that why us Colombians are short? 😂

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2797983?resultClick=1

13/10/2022

Part of processing feelings involve to allow them to be felt. Let them rise and pass.

When you resist them or suppress them, they only get repressed which means you keep them stored. Heck no! Open that box and face it, let it run its course 💜

10/10/2022

Happy full moon to all my lovely women out there 🌝

The energy of the full moon can be used to let go of things that no longer serve you.
Make a list of all the things you want to release; people, old patterns, thoughts, etc…… and tear it up or burn it!

it is a good time to declutter and get rid of things you no longer need.

📸This beautiful artwork is by proudly displayed in my clinic room 💜

21/09/2022

Speaking of spring…. is any one else suffering from hayfever?? Acupuncture and herbs can help.

Don’t let spring sting! 😊

12/09/2022

Cupping!!!

My favorite thing in the world.

It’s often used to release muscle tension but it has many other benefits.

🍵increases blood circulation
🍵reduces lactic acid build up
🍵strengthen the immune system
🍵promotes detoxification
🍵activates lymphatic system
🍵helps reduce cellulite

It’s not as painful as it looks, patients describe it as ‘the sweetest pain’.