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5 Ways to Build Your Blood Healthy blood levels have us feeling physically energised and ready to take on the world. (Be sure to check out Part 1 for my blood vitality checklist). But what happens when the balance is off? As a Chinese medicine practitioner, I have many people consulting with me when they are feeling perpetually fatigued, clouded with brain fog and they can’t for the life of them get a good night's sleep no matter how tired they feel. When the blood becomes depleted in Chinese medicine, we term this: blood deficiency. What does having blood deficiency...

How Do Your Blood Levels Stack Up? As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, I am often telling my patients to eat cooked foods, drink bone broths and go to bed early. (You can bet I’m fun at a party!) This is all in the name of “building blood”. But what exactly does this mean? What does having blood vitality feel like? And does having a Chinese medicine ‘blood deficiency’ pattern, actually mean that you have a low Western medicine blood count? These are all questions that I will answer for you as we dive deep on everything ‘blood’ in this...

Unveiling the Superiority of Bone Broth for Optimal Health In the pursuit of optimal health, many individuals turn to collagen supplements or bone broth to support their well-being. Both options offer a range of benefits, but when it comes to nourishing your body from within, bone broth emerges as the clear winner. In this article, we will explore the key differences between bone broth and collagen supplements, highlighting why bone broth should be your preferred choice for achieving holistic health and vitality. The Complete Nutrient Profile:While collagen supplements primarily focus on providing the body with collagen protein, bone broth offers...

Written by Alison Bell Gut health has been a hot topic in recent years, and for good reason. The gut plays a crucial role in our overall health and wellbeing, and research continues to uncover new ways to optimise gut function. In this article, we will highlight the latest trends in gut health, from popular foods to emerging therapies. Bone brothBone broth has been a staple in traditional cuisines for centuries, but it has recently gained popularity as a gut-healing food. Made by simmering animal bones and connective tissue, bone broth is rich in collagen, gelatin, and other nutrients that...