Flow in Nature

19/02/2026

Do you live with ongoing pain — neck, shoulders, jaw, back, or headaches that just keeps coming back?
In clinic, I see every day that pain is often multi-layered.

It can involve inflammation, nervous system overload, stress patterns, emotional holding, and lifestyle factors all interacting together.

Here are a few gentle ways you can start supporting your body today:
🌿 Daily supports to try:
→ Anti-inflammatory teas
Ginger, turmeric, chamomile, green tea, rooibos
→ Nourishing food choices
More colourful vegetables, leafy greens, healthy fats, warming soups and stews
→ Targeted supplements (when appropriate)
PEA, magnesium, omega-3s, curcumin
→ Nervous system regulation

Slow breathing, gentle walking, time in nature, reducing overstimulation. These small foundations help create the internal conditions for healing.

But no two bodies are the same.
If pain keeps returning, it may be time for a more personalised, whole-person approach.

I support clients using nutrition, Chinese Medicine, trauma-aware therapy, and nervous system regulation to address pain at its roots.

If you’d like an individualised plan, you’re welcome to book a session via the link in bio 💙

19/02/2026

Do you ever notice how pain keeps showing up in the same places…
your jaw, your neck, your shoulders, your throat?

You stretch.
You rest.
You try different treatments.
And for a while, it helps.
But then it comes back.

In clinic, I see this pattern all the time.
Sometimes it’s posture.
Sometimes it’s stress.
Sometimes it’s inflammation.
Sometimes it’s emotional load the body has been carrying quietly for years.

And very often… it’s a mix of all of it.
Pain isn’t “just in your head.”

And it’s not something to push through.
It’s information.

This carousel shares how I look at pain from a whole-person perspective, physical, emotional, nervous system, and lifestyle and how learning to listen differently can change everything.

If this resonates, take a slow scroll through 💚
And if you’d like support, you’re always welcome to reach out.

18/02/2026

The Year of the Fire Horse carries strong yang energy.
Think movement.
Momentum.
Courage.
Truth-telling.
Breaking old restraints.

It’s a year that can feel like forward motion after stagnation. A time when many people feel the urge to change direction, speak more honestly, or finally act on something they’ve been holding back.

Fire energy is expansive. It rises. It pushes outward.
But when fire isn’t grounded, it can also become restless.

It may show up as impatience.
Overcommitting.
Burnout.
Impulsive decisions.
Big leaps without integration.
Strong yang energy needs balance.

In Chinese Medicine, fire is powerful, but it thrives when supported by water and earth. In practical terms, that means:

Rest when your body asks.
Move with intention rather than urgency.
Create space between inspiration and action.
Stay connected to your values.

The Fire Horse year can be incredibly transformative, especially if we let courage be guided by steadiness.
What are you feeling called to move toward this year?

15/02/2026

Research now shows that burnout and low energy aren’t just about being “busy” or “not coping well.”

Long-term stress, emotional overload, poor sleep, and unstable blood sugar slowly drain the body’s reserves. Over time, this affects hormones, immunity, mood, and how well we recover.

Some people start life with stronger reserves, others more sensitive systems and life experiences can either protect or deplete them further. This is why two people can live similar lives, yet feel very different in their bodies.

The good news is that the body is designed to repair when it feels supported. Simple things nourishing food, deep rest, steady blood sugar, calm breathing, emotional safety, and personalised care help the nervous system switch out of survival mode and back into healing mode.

When this happens, hormones rebalance, energy improves, and resilience slowly returns. Healing isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about learning how to work with your body again. 💚

11/02/2026

✨ The hormone most people never test… but should ✨

Many people tell me:
“I’ve had all my hormones checked.”
But when I look closely…
DHEA is often missing.
DHEA is one of your body’s key resilience hormones.
It reflects how much reserve, adaptability, and recovery capacity you still have.

In Chinese Medicine, this links closely to what we call Jing, your inherited and cultivated vitality.
In Western medicine, it connects to genetics, epigenetics, and stress adaptation.

When DHEA is low (even “borderline” low), it often means:
• the body has been in survival mode too long
• stress has been running the system
• recovery is not keeping up with life demands

This doesn’t mean anything is “wrong” with you.
It means your body is asking for support.
With the right nourishment, nervous system regulation, and personalised care, this can be rebuilt. 💚

If you’d like to learn more, I’ve written a full blog on this and how I support it in clinic.
Link in bio / comments ✨


 
 
 


08/02/2026

✨ DHEA & Jing: An Important Missing Piece ✨

In Chinese Medicine, we talk about Jing, your deep reserve.

But low DHEA is not always “just Jing deficiency.”

Stress, poor sleep, blood sugar crashes, inflammation, and emotional overload can all suppress DHEA, even in strong constitutions.

Yet it’s rarely tested.
Without enough DHEA, the body struggles to adapt and repair.

It’s like checking the lights but not the power supply.
Sometimes the most important clues are the quiet ones. 💚

Save this. Ask for your DHEA. Protect your reserves.

05/02/2026

If rest isn’t restoring you anymore, it’s often not a “sleep problem”, it’s a reserve problem.

In Chinese Medicine, the Kidney system is your deep battery: it stores Jing (essence) and anchors Yin/Yang so the nervous system can truly switch off. When that reserve runs low, the body can feel tired yet alert, sleep becomes light, and recovery takes longer.

Where Kidney depletion comes from: 
Chronic stress over years uses up Kidney Yin (cooling, moistening), while long-term overwork drains Kidney Yang (warming, motivating).

Late nights and irregular rhythms don’t allow essence to replenish.

Overthinking and constant mental load burns fluids and disrupts Heart–Kidney connection (mind can’t settle).
Excessive training without recovery consumes Yin and Blood.

For men, frequent ej*******on without rebuilding time can weaken Jing (especially alongside stress, poor sleep, and low nourishment).

For women, pregnancy/postpartum, heavy bleeding, and long-standing depletion can draw from the same reserves.

How to prevent it (simple, real-life):
1. Keep a “Kidney-friendly” rhythm: earlier nights most days, consistent wake time.
2. Protect recovery: 2–3 lower-intensity days/week + more walking, mobility, gentle strength.
3. Warm, nourishing meals (especially in winter): soups, congee, slow-cooked stews; avoid living on stimulants.
4. Stop leaking energy: boundaries, fewer late nights, less multitasking.
5. Rebuild minerals + fluids: hydration, electrolytes, adequate protein, and iron/B vitamins where needed.
How we rebuild it clinically:
Acupuncture to anchor the nervous system + support Kidney Yin/Yang, strengthen digestion, and calm the mind.
Herbal support is personalised and can be a helpful solution.

If you’re waking tired, “wired but tired,” or your resilience has dropped, DM me “KIDNEY” and I’ll send you a quick check-in guide to help you identify whether this is more Yin, Yang, or stress-axis depletion.

HormoneSupport

04/02/2026

Still tired after sleeping?

Sometimes the body isn’t asking for more rest, it’s asking for deeper regulation.

In Chinese Medicine, ongoing fatigue in midlife is often linked to Kidney system depletion, where the nervous system struggles to fully switch off.

One gentle place to start:
Before bed, place one hand over your lower belly and one over your lower back.

Breathe slowly into this space for 2–3 minutes, letting the exhale lengthen.

This simple practice signals safety, supports deep reserves, and helps the body soften out of “overdrive.”

Small, consistent moments like this can begin to restore what’s been depleted 🌿

Get in touch if you need support restoring your vitality 📲

03/02/2026

If rest no longer restores you, your body may be asking for a different kind of support.

In Chinese Medicine, ongoing fatigue in midlife is often connected to the Kidney system, our deep energy, hormonal reserve, and capacity to truly switch off.

Years of stress, responsibility, and hormonal change can quietly deplete this system.

Healing begins not by pushing harder, but by listening, slowing, and replenishing what’s been carrying the load.

Support is possible and it can be gentle 💚

30/01/2026

Healing our inner relationships helps us feel more integrated and whole.

It often starts quietly with curiosity, patience, and allowing space for what’s been held for a long time.

29/01/2026

Your body has different systems for survival and reproduction.

When stress is high, survival always takes priority.
In menopause, this balance becomes more visible.

That’s why addressing stress, nervous system load, and emotional patterns can change how hormonal symptoms are experienced, even alongside HRT.

Send us a dm to talk about how we can help.

27/01/2026

Why This Meal Supports Women In Menopause?

This meal brings together the key elements that menopausal women need to feel steady, clear, and well-nourished: quality protein to support muscle, blood sugar, and neurotransmitters; slow, grounding carbohydrates to support the adrenals, thyroid, and nervous system; healthy fats for hormone signalling and brain health; and fermented foods to support the gut–liver–hormone axis. From a TCM perspective, it gently tonifies Spleen and Kidney energy without creating dampness, while the fresh greens and lemon support Liver flow....

This meal brings together the key elements that menopausal women need to feel steady, clear, and well-nourished: quality protein to support muscle, blood sugar, and neurotransmitters; slow, groundi…