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A recent study has confirmed that microplastics are getting into our hot drinks. Yikes hey. Especially if you get tea bu...
30/08/2025

A recent study has confirmed that microplastics are getting into our hot drinks. Yikes hey. Especially if you get tea but coffee also. Key message is, bring your own ceramic or glass mug, not only for the enviro but also for you!

It's especially important to be mindful of this if you're trying for a baby. Of course we can't avoid all toxins and it can feel all a bit much and overwhelming but when we can make small changes - like bringing our own cup - we should.

Read all the latest right here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/microplastics-hot-drinks-tea-coffee-highest-contamination-b2809095.html #

Rebecca Mar Young
Chinese Medicine practitioner since 2005
AHPRA registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbalist
B. Health Science (TCM) University of Technology Sydney
Senior Member of OBAA (Obstetrical Acupuncture Association)

How did Chinese medicine come to exist and why is it still relevant?Though it lacked microscopes, blood tests and lab co...
29/08/2025

How did Chinese medicine come to exist and why is it still relevant?

Though it lacked microscopes, blood tests and lab coats, Classical Chinese Medicine emerged through centuries of careful observation, pattern recognition, and clinical practice. It comes from an unbroken lineage of treating real people with real conditions.

Some describe it as of the longest-running trials in history: on billions of people, over thousands of years.

By observing the body in the context of nature, seasons, emotions and lifestyle, practitioners developed reproducible, systematic methods of diagnosis and treatment - many of which are still in use (and still effective) today.

Classical texts trace Chinese medicine back at least 3000 years, with some of the earliest herbal writings appearing around 1065 BC.

One of the most foundational texts, the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic), compiled during the Han Dynasty (approx. 200 BC – 200 AD), brought earlier theories together into a structured system of medicine still studied by practitioners worldwide.

Chinese medicine is traditional, time-tested and used worldwide - especially as we seek holistic approaches (both from West and East) to complex modern health challenges.

Rebecca Mar Young
Chinese Medicine practitioner since 2005
AHPRA registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbalist
B. Health Science (TCM) University of Technology Sydney
Senior Member of OBAA (Obstetrical Acupuncture Association)

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We know mushrooms are in the news for all the wrong reasons lately (yes, we’re looking at you, death cap )... But not a...
29/08/2025

We know mushrooms are in the news for all the wrong reasons lately (yes, we’re looking at you, death cap )... But not all fungi are out to get you!

Say hello to Reishi — the VIP of medicinal mushrooms in Chinese Medicine (and very much NOT the poisonous kind).

Used for over 2,000 years, Reishi is renowned for boosting immunity, calming the nervous system, improving circulation and supporting longevity.

We use only the highest quality and it shows in how our clients feel (those who need them).

Read more here: https://redtent.com.au/reishi-mushroom/

Rebecca Mar Young
Chinese Medicine practitioner since 2005
AHPRA registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbalist
B. Health Science (TCM) University of Technology Sydney
Senior Member of OBAA (Obstetrical Acupuncture Association)

WOOOOW!!! We were sent a link to this article about the "earliest known steel acupuncture needles" found in eastern Chin...
24/08/2025

WOOOOW!!! We were sent a link to this article about the "earliest known steel acupuncture needles" found in eastern China. Can you see it? It's quite thin and poking out of the chunky jade tube.
They've been dated at over 2,000 years old... INCREDIBLE. We find this fascinating, but also unsurprising in many ways. Traditional Chinese Medicine has an incredibly long history with known texts like the Huangdi Neijing that can be clearly traced back. And while most would not think about this in the West, we are very dedicated to honouring and refining the myriad treatments in the holistic and integrated care we offer.
Also, acupuncture needles have evolved A LOT since the one seen in this picture. We use only the best quality needles and very thin needles and with our gentle techniques, even needle-phobic clients can receive treatment.

https://english.news.cn/20250626/137e72786cba4d40b9861b61a9834b28/c.html

Rebecca Mar Young
Chinese Medicine practitioner since 2005
AHPRA registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbalist
B. Health Science (TCM) University of Technology Sydney
Senior Member of OBAA (Obstetrical Acupuncture Association)

I’m so sad to hear that the great Michel Odent has passed. He was so influential in the birthing world to promote natura...
24/08/2025

I’m so sad to hear that the great Michel Odent has passed. He was so influential in the birthing world to promote natural birth and oxytocin. I read this just now from .gaskin on her FB page. It was dated Aug 22. “I received sad news today... that our great advocate Dr. Michel Odent died.

“It is with great sorrow that the family of Dr Michel Odent announce his death at the age of 95. Dr Odent was born July 7, 1930, in Bresles, France. He died peacefully in London, England on August 19, 2025 following a brief illness.

Dr Odent trained as a general surgeon in Paris, and advocated for the demedicalisation of birth whilst in charge of Pithiviers Hospital. In later life, he founded the Primal Health Research Centre in London, and published extensively on topics related to childbirth and early breastfeeding.

He is survived by many loved ones, including his partner Liliana, and children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His family wishes to express their thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to La Leche League. Dr Odent will be cremated in a private family service with a public memorial to follow in several weeks.”

He both taught midwives about physiology and learned from them. His work lives on in the many books and other publications and research he brought to light. RIP, my friend.”

Sydney’s Wettest August in 27 YearsIt’s not just the land that feels it when the rain won’t stop... people do too.From a...
22/08/2025

Sydney’s Wettest August in 27 Years

It’s not just the land that feels it when the rain won’t stop... people do too.

From an Eastern medicine perspective, damp weather can weigh us down in more ways than one. We often see it show up in the clinic as:

Heavy, achy joints or muscles

Low energy and sluggish digestion

Respiratory issues as mould and dampness creep in

Mood dips from less light and more time indoors

If the weather has been getting under your skin, come see us at Red Tent (Erko, Bondi Junction or even online). We’re here to help you feel lighter, clearer and more resilient.

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🥗✨ A raw salad might be considered the perfect healthy meal in the West — but in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s not...
17/08/2025

🥗✨ A raw salad might be considered the perfect healthy meal in the West — but in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s not always the right fit for every body.

TCM looks at food through the lens of energetics, not just nutrients. That means foods are classified as hot or cold, damp or dry, warming or cooling, or neutral — and so are you.

Your body might naturally run cold, damp, hot, or dry — and we use Chinese dietary therapy to match foods that bring you back into balance.

It’s not about good or bad foods — it’s about what’s right for your body, right now.

🍲 Sometimes, a warm, slow-cooked soup is medicine.
🥗 That raw salad might be great - but sometimes it's not.

Curious what your body needs? Let’s discuss!

Have a few questions before booking in? Talk to me for 10 mins by booking a slot here: https://redtent.com.au/about-us/rebecca-mar-young/

Rebecca Mar Young
Chinese Medicine practitioner since 2005
AHPRA registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbalist
B. Health Science (TCM) University of Technology Sydney
Senior Member of OBAA (Obstetrical Acupuncture Association)



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“What should I put in my soup?” We get asked this all the time and winter is soup season. We mix our soups up depending ...
12/08/2025

“What should I put in my soup?” We get asked this all the time and winter is soup season. We mix our soups up depending on what's available but these are some of our go-to basics for building a nourishing bowl of goodness:

🦴 Bone broth – Rich in collagen and minerals.

🥕 Root veg (carrot, parsnip, sweet potato) – Sweet, grounding, and Spleen-nourishing in Chinese medicine.

🌿 Leafy greens – Spinach, kale, bok choy - iron, folate and others.

🧄 Ginger – Immune-boosting, warming, and great for circulation.

🍄 Shiitake mushrooms – Immune support and umami flavour.

🍗 Protein – Helps rebuild, repair and keeps you full.

🌊 Extras – Miso paste or seaweed for added minerals and flavour kick.

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Ever seen round red marks on athletes’ backs? That’s cupping, a therapy used to move stagnant blood and clear phlegm fro...
10/08/2025

Ever seen round red marks on athletes’ backs? That’s cupping, a therapy used to move stagnant blood and clear phlegm from the lungs.

At Red Tent, we use both fire and suction cups, choosing what’s best for your body. It's certainly not just for athletes! Suction cups are even gentle enough for toddlers with chest congestion.

There are many uses... we can discuss your health and see whether it's something that may benefit you!

Did you know that smoking (and very likely va**ng) affects fertility? According to ABC News: "it will take smokers twice...
08/08/2025

Did you know that smoking (and very likely va**ng) affects fertility? According to ABC News: "it will take smokers twice as long to fall pregnant compared to non-smokers and twice as many rounds of IVF to conceive than that of a person who has stopped smoking." At Red Tent, we aim to improve your health and in turn, improve your fertility.

We are so that getting pregnant is so easy, sneeze near your partner and it might happen. The thing is, we spend so much time avoiding it when we are young, by the time we are actually ready to conceive it's many years later and often, there's been a fair bit of partying, which all impacts eggs and s***m.

At Red Tent, we can help you to get on the fertile track and cut out the noise of what's good and what's not when it comes to preparing to conceive.



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I flew in last night to come see Ann Cecil Sterman speak about and treat the Luo vessels. What are the Luo channels?In ...
04/08/2025

I flew in last night to come see Ann Cecil Sterman speak about and treat the Luo vessels.

What are the Luo channels?
In Chinese medicine, Luo channels are like the body’s internal web; connecting main meridians, supporting emotional processing, and helping the body adapt to stress, trauma, and imbalance. Think of them as the pathways that hold our stories and help us heal from the inside out.
You can see them on your body, they’re the spider veins and varicose veins. We all have them to some extent. Some more than others. They hold pathology for us that’s of an internal nature, our emotions that we didn’t or couldn’t feel at the time. They can get blocked in us but when we release them, life flows again and feels much lighter.
If you’ve been seeing me lately you most likely would have experienced them. Feel free to comment about them if you have. Would love to hear from you.

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2026

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