What is Chinese Astrology? Chinese astrology is an ancient system that has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Unlike Western astrology, which is based on the movements of the planets and stars in the sky, Chinese astrology is deeply connected to the Chinese calendar and its cycles. The system is rich in symbolism and is intricately linked to Chinese philosophy, particularly the concepts of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water).

The average age of when a woman will go through menopause in Australia is 51 years old. However perimenopause (the fluctuations of...

For couples embarking on the journey to parenthood, understanding and monitoring the intricacies of fertility can be a crucial factor in...

Embarking on the journey of motherhood after the age of 40 can be both exciting and challenging. For many women in this age group, the...

The Chinese believe that there are five seasons in the year (not four), which have five different energies, personalities, strengths, and weaknesses for each season. These five energies or elements are utilised as part of Chinese medicine; Fire, Wood, Earth, Metal, and Water, and it is believed that each person has all these five energies, however there is a dominate energy within themselves. Good health is considered when all five elements are in balance with each other. Ea

Firstly, what is a BBT chart? BBT stands for Body Basal Temperature. Your BBT is the temperature you take when your body is at a complete rest after a good night's sleep. Throughout the month your BBT will change depending on several factors, including your hormones. It is the lowest measurement of the body’s temperature and used as a baseline. Why is it so important? A BBT chart can tell you so much about what is happening inside your body. For example, it can show if you ha

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In the east, tea is seen as a way to good and long health. It is drank daily for its health benefits that have been celebrated for many generations. However not all teas are the same, from white tea, green tea, chamomile to rosehip tea, they all have their own health benefits and act on the body in different ways. In traditional Chinese medicine, food is seen as medicine, and tea has been used in this way for centuries. So which tea is best for you? Originally green tea was

Menopause is a word that most women fear, as we hear so many things from other women about how bad the symptoms can be. Menopause is a natural ageing process and in China, women report fewer menopausal symptoms than women in the Western world such as Australia and the UK. This is due to a number of reasons such as the way menopause is viewed and the way they treat the symptoms. What is menopause? Menopause is defined a women who has not had a period for at least one year,

What is basal body temperature (BBT)? Your BBT is the temperature you take when your body is at a complete rest. Throughout the month your BBT will change depending on a number of factors, including your hormones. It is the lowest measurement of the body’s temperature and used as a baseline. Day one of your cycle, your temperature should drop with a period and remains lower in the first half of your cycle. Just before you ovulate, your temperature will drop slightly and then