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04/04/2026

Deeper hydration, increased mobility, adaptability and greater resilience can all be supported by eating warm, wet and cooked foods. This is because in Chinese medicine hydration includes what we eat not just what we drink.

In Chinese medicine the Spleen/pancreas and Stomach (digestive system) like warm, wet and nourishing foods. This could include porridges, congee, soups, casseroles, stews, cooked rice/grain dishes, broths and soups. Foods that contain fluids, fats and minerals. And because they are cooked they are easier for the body to digest to nourish the body from the inside out.

Drinking water alone for hydration tends to just pass though the urinary system making you need to go to the toilet more frequently than you would like.
When the body is chronically dehydrated, which is more common than you think, the body will become dry and there will be inadequate fluids to help flush out pathogens (ie viruses), through sweating/bowel movements/sneezing etc. A lack of body fluids will also effect the sinews (tight muscles/fascia) and organs and skin (dry, aging faster).

Some signs that you might need more slow release hydration from food are:

- chronically tight muscles
- aches and pains
- sinus issues
- headaches
- dry skin
- poor digestion
- slow recovery from illness
- lactation issues
- any long term health issue

If you are suffering from any of these or just want to improve your health, aim to include 2 warm and wet meals a day.

- Porridge or congee for breakfast
- Steamed or mashed veggies
- Soups and broths
- Slow cooked stews/ casseroles
- Risotto/ kitchari

17/10/2025

Jennifer Jones is joining the Yolk space Wednesdays from this week 🙌🏻✨

Jen is an amazing practitioner of 18yrs and has a special interest in working with women’s health, fertility support, migraines, facial rejuvenation and sports injuries. She uses a tactile approach with a gentle treatment technique.

Rach and Jen have worked alongside each other in Bondi for several years and share the same passion for Chinese Medicine (and other fun quirks). Jen came across acupuncture in her teens for the relief of severe migraines which sparked her interest in pursuing acupuncture as a career.

Bookings can be made through the website link.

22/05/2025

If you been to the clinic recently, it’s likely I would have suggested eating more warm and wet foods.

This is particularly so, if you have any chronic health condition, recovering from illness, have persistent injuries or aches and pains or if you simply want to live longer without suffering from as many ailments.

Warm and wet foods could include porridges, congee, soups, casseroles, stews, cooked rice/grain dishes etc. They are easy to digest and very hydrating. To make them even more hydrating ensure they have a little saturated fat added. This could be butter, ghee or animal fats. Think of this kind of eating like an oil and grease change, especially if you’re tired, dry and feel tightness in your body.

In Chinese medicine we talk a lot about your digestive fire (the ability of the body to digest food and convert it to qi/energy and blood). And for a lot of people who eat smoothies, salads, sushi and cold and raw foods, their digestive fire simply is not strong enough to properly assimilate foods of this nature and many people experience pain, bloating, digestive complaints and feeling tired a lot of the time.

So sometimes it’s not what you’re eating, but the way it is prepared.

Some simple swaps that could make a difference. For example:
Porridge instead of muesli or cereal.
Cooked veggies or soups instead of salads.
Stewed fruit with cinnamon instead of cold fruit from the fridge.
Cooked grains instead of crackers or toast.
Slow cooked meats instead of BBQ

This kind of eating is more hydrating than just guzzling water which inevitably ends up with you visiting the bathroom to p*e more frequently.

Anyway just some food for thought. Give it a go for at least 2 meals a day (best if you include breakfast) and see if you feel any different.

28/04/2025

Becoming healthy, staying healthy 🤍

In modern times with many distractions and busy lifestyles the convenience of a quick fix for our ailment is totally appealing to get through the day, the week, the month or the year/s…

However when these quick fixes become a frequent crutch (ie. pain meds, laxatives, sleeping aids, the extra coffee) our body never gets the chance to regulate and heal itself.

Given the chance, our bodies (& mind & spirit) have the incredible capacity to find their way back into balance.

It’s just that we don’t always give ourselves that opportunity.

If you are looking for quick and comprehensive guide to help you navigate any health and wellness challenges you might be facing I highly recommend reading and following this book: Becoming healthy and staying healthy by Ann Cecil-Sterman
I have a copy in the waiting room you can check out.

Through consistent adjustments and changes, your life has the opportunity to change.

For some it can be a matter of days; and for others it may take months of consistency to really give the body a chance to heal. Whatever your journey is, if you don’t change anything it’s unlikely you will see the transformation you are looking for.

If you need extra support during this process reach out for some acupuncture magic.

Much love x

24/03/2025

I just spent 3 days learning over the weekend and finally got to meet Kiiko Sensai ☺️A master in Japanese acupuncture whom I first experienced and began to learn her style of acupuncture about 10 years ago.

This style has a magical feel to it where you are constantly checking in with the body (primarily through abdominal palpation and reflex points on the body) to observe change and relief.

I had learnt a lot of Kiiko style acupuncture through one of her devout students and recognised teachers Monika Kobylecka, but hadn’t actually seen Kiiko Matsumoto live and in action until last weekend!

It was also fun to meet new acu-friends and reconnect with my acupuncture community 🤍

29/01/2025

Happy Lunar New Year - 2025 - Year of the YIN WOOD SNAKE 🐍

24/01/2025

Why do acupuncturists suggest reducing or removing garlic, onion and hot spices like chilli from the diet?

In Chinese medicine dietary terms these foods are pungent, hot and have dehydrating properties. Therefore if you have inflammation (or too much heat) in the body these foods could exacerbate the problem.
Some common complaints you may want to consider reducing these foods would be insomnia, conditions of dryness, chronic degenerative disease, chronic skin conditions or blemishes, fertility issues, digestive issues, headaches and high blood pressure to name a few. We see many women with nausea, vomiting and heartburn in pregnancy report less severe symptoms when cutting these foods.

03/07/2024

Happy belated winter solstice. It’s crazy to think we’re already at the mid point of the calendar year.

I believe it though, it’s been a busy first half of the year. Aside from mum life and setting up the clinic, I have been studying classical acupuncture as part of a six month deep and enriching mentorship that finished up this week.

It’s been at least three very early mornings a week getting up for an online class, plus extra reading, online materials and bonus lectures and one on one mentoring.

I have never been so in awe of this medicine. So much gratitude to and her team that put together such a phenomenal program. Plus, of course, all the amazing practitioners I got to share the experience with 🥹

Here’s to evolving and always learning 🤍

29/04/2024

In Chinese medicine, the concept of a warm uterus is associated with overall reproductive health and fertility. The theory is that maintaining a warm and nourished environment in the uterus is essential for a woman's reproductive well-being, menstrual cycle, fertility and pregnancy. ⁠
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Therapies like moxibustion 🔥 , certain dietary recommendations, acupuncture, and herbal remedies are often used to promote warmth in the uterus and address imbalances that may affect reproductive health. ⁠
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How do you know if you have a cold uterus? ❄️
Your lower belly will likely feel cool in touch. Heat packs or hot showers help relieve your period pain. You are having trouble falling pregnant. You have menstrual or reproductive health concerns. You get low back pain. You get loose bowels with your period. ⁠
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*It's recommended to get a professional Chinese medicine diagnosis.
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📸 2009 Flashback to my internship at Nanjing Provincial Hospital in my final year of my degree. This is a moxa box not typically used in by Australian practitioners. It's very smokey and there are many less smoky moxibustion options that can be used.⁠
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Moxibustion involves burning dried mugwort (artemisia vulgaris) over specific acupuncture points on the body to stimulate healing and promote well-being.⁠
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A moxa box is designed to safely hold and burn the moxa material. It typically consists of a container with a hole or opening on top where the burning moxa stick or cone is placed. Some moxa boxes like this one shown has a mesh or grate to hold the moxa above the skin, preventing direct contact and controlling the intensity of heat applied to the acupuncture point/area.

08/11/2023

It all starts with the egg and s***m (and a little bit of magic✨)
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But did you know our lifestyle at least 3 MONTHS before ovulation/ejaculation can impact the quality of the egg and s***m?⁠ ⁠
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Conscious preconception care can start months before even before trying to conceive (whether that might be 'not trying but not not trying', planning to try naturally, planning on undergoing IVF or assisted procedures etc).⁠
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You don't have to be diagnosed with a fertility issue to think about preserving and optimizing your fertility and putting your best genes forward.⁠
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Preconception care can involve anything that benefits your health and wellbeing. ⁠
It may be cutting unhealthy lifestyle habits such as drinking or smoking⁠
Moving your body more⁠
Doing things to help regulate your nervous system⁠
Getting more sleep⁠
Ditching household chemicals in the home⁠
Switching to more natural personal care products⁠
Drinking filtered water⁠
Getting some professional health advice ⁠(who works with fertility)⁠
Quitting the job you hate⁠
Doing more things that light you up⁠
Coming off birth control medication or getting your IUD removed ⁠
Taking a prenatal (with activated folate)⁠.... the list could go on.⁠
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All these tips can be applied before doing a round of egg freezing, s***m collection and assisted IVF procedures.⁠
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Even though conception can 'just happen' there is no reason not to be more conscious about bringing a healthy new life into the world.

21/08/2023

Last week I got to spend two days filling up my cup with heart centred healing practices. A pulse reading seminar with ✨ Never felt more inspired to listen to the pulse!
Also so nice to reconnect with .jessiefayers 🤍

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