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25/10/2022

Named after the town of Pu-erh in Yunnan province, Pu-erh tea is uniquely processed via post-fermention, meaning that the tea leaves go through a microbial fermentation process after they have been dried and rolled, causing the leaves to darken and change in flavour.

Although human research is limited, Pu-erh has been used for thousands of years in China to lose weight by helping to increase the speed of digestion. Add this tea to your diet to aid digestion and support your weight loss journey.

23/10/2022

Located in the centre of the abdomen, and referred to as the Hara in Japanese – this is the physical and spiritual centre of the body, located in the lower abdomen. This energy centre is called Dantian or the Sea of Qi, in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 🌊

Cultivating the Hara is important to maintain good health, and as such is a central point for practices such as qi gong, tai chi, and breathing exercises.

Practice supportive Dantian breathing by following these steps: 

1. Sit upright and comfortably in a chair or on the floor.
2. Gently close your eyes.
3. Bring your attention to your breath - notice the natural ebb and flow as you inhale and exhale.
4. Imagine a ball of warm energy in your lower Dantian – around 2-3 inches below your naval.
5. As you inhale imagine the ball of light expanding and with each exhale imagine the ball of light contracting. 
6. After a 3-4 cycles place your palms on your lower Dantian and breathe naturally. Take note of any sensations that come up and you should start to feel more connected to this vital energy centre.

23/10/2022

Reishi aka Ling Zhi in Chinese, has been used for thousands of years as a health tonic. Classified as an adaptogen due to its ability to help the body to adapt to environmental stressors, such as anxiety, fatigue, and emotional distress – Reishi is one of the most studied mushrooms today, with studies focused on its immunological effects, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. A real Queen of Mushrooms. 👸

16/10/2022

Changing seasons. Allow yourself the time to adapt to the colder and damper weather of autumn and winter. 🍂🥮

Photo: 'A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains' by Wang Ximeng (1096–1119).

16/10/2022

Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is considered the king of tonic herbs, and often used to tonify the spleen and invigorate the qi. There have been several studies indicating the benefits of taking ginseng to assist with cold and flu, stress and anxiety, as well as menopausal symptoms.

Photo: Juliet Blankespoor

16/10/2022

Here are three actions of delicious rose tea.🌹🫖⁠
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1. Calm the mind to reduce less stress, and soothe PMS.
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2. Nourish and harmonies the liver and spleen for healthy digestion. ⁠
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3. Moisten and brighten dry skin when used as a mist or facial toner. ⁠

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16/10/2022

Mung bean 绿豆 🫘, is delicious source of protein, healthy carbohydrates, carotene, riboflavin B2, phosphatidylcholine, and an abundance of antioxidants. ⁠
In Traditional Chinese Medicine mung beans can clear heat and dampness, helping with inflammatory disease.

Substitute chickpeas with mung beans for a nutritious twist to homemade hummus. Be sure to soak your mung beans for at least one hour before you use in your favourite recipe.

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16/10/2022