Prep time: 15-20minsCook time: 30minsTotal time: 45-50mins Breakfast can be one of the most important meals of the day, but it can also be one of theones hardest to make sure that we have. I find that pre-making my breakfast is the best wayto guarantee that I actually have it. One of my favourites is ... Read more The post Easy Oat Slice first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

We launched our signature premium organic green tea last month! In celebration of the clinic’s 24th birthday in the Year of the Dragon. It’s Dragon Wellness Tea. Smooth, mild and full of anti-oxidants. We all know the health benefits of green tea don’t we? Here they are just in case: 10 Evidence-Based Benefits of Green ... Read more The post Dragon Wellness Tea first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

Migraines can be debilitating and sometimes the medications don’t work. In Chinese Medicine, there are several types of migraine, all with different underlying causes and differentiated by symptoms. In a session, it is the practitioner’s job to go through a process of differential diagnosis to determine exactly what is causing your migraines, so that the ... Read more The post 3 Ways to Relieve Migraines Naturally first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

Still trying? Want to make sure you have all your ducks in a row? Wondering if there’s something amiss? The fertility journey can be full of doubts. I remember. I had 3 years of trying with doubts. It can be so tough. Knowing what to try can make it easier. One of the most important ... Read more The post 6 Things Not to miss When Trying to Fall Pregnant first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

(BBT = Basal Body Temperature) 1. Obtain a proper fertility thermometer. which is a digital thermometer which has 2 decimal points. You can buy one from most pharmacies. Or online via the download below if it’s more convenient. Dedicate that thermometer to BBT checking and clean it with an alcohol swab regularly. 2. Obtain a ... Read more The post HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR BBT (BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE)? first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

The first thing to work out when you’re planning to fall pregnant, is whether you’re ovulating or not. There are a few ways to tell: I recommend that you check by more than one of the above methods. As most are not 100% accurate. If you’ve been trying for more than 12 months (less if ... Read more The post How Do I Know if I’m Ovulating? first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

This Gluten-Free Vegan Christmas Pudding is super moist, warmly spiced and really easy to make. It’s fruity, not too heavy or sweet, not gummy or doughy, and is healthier than the traditional version. It’s made in one bowl, is boiled/steamed in a pan so doesn’t require an oven, and is refined sugar free too. Prep Time: 15minutes  Cook ... Read more The post Gluten-Free Vegan Christmas Pudding first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

What is Hypochlorhydria? Hypochlorhydria is when you secrete less than an optimal amount of stomach acid. This means the body isn’t breaking down the proteins and foods you ingest. It also means you lose a line of defense against microbes, spores and viruses coming into the body via food1.   People commonly think that stomach acid is bad. That ... Read more The post How can improving your stomach acid improve your health? first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

I love this simple, easy, tasty pesto recipe. Especially this time of year when parsley is growing rampant in my garden. Total: 5 min Prep: 5 min Yield: about 2 1/2 cups Ingredients 2 cloves garlic 2 cups packed, stemmed Italian parsley Course salt 1/4 cup walnuts 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste ( can ... Read more The post Parsley Pesto first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

More than 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates said: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Now that we’re facing COVID, optimal nutrition is more important than ever. Which nutrients support the immune system? Micronutrients are dietary components that may contribute substantially to a robust immune system.1 Essential micronutrients like vitamins A, D, E, C, B6, B12, ... Read more The post Nutrition for COVID & Flu Prevention first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more