Night-Time Wind Down Routine for Better Sleep: 4 Habits That Calm the Nervous System
Think of your nervous system like a car engine. You wouldn't switch it off at 100 km/h. It needs time to slow down first. An evening routine is that slowing-down phase, and starting at the same time each night also helps your body clock know when sleep is coming. Many...
A Soup for Spring’s Mood Swings
Carrots are the quiet achiever of the vegetable drawer — cheap, abundant, and endlessly adaptable. Simmer them down into a bowl that meets you wherever the weather's at. Pearl barley is used in Chinese medicine to remove dampness and fluid in your body. It strengthens...
Which Iron Supplement Should You Be Taking?
Feeling tired, foggy, or just not quite yourself? Low iron is one of the most common — and most overlooked — contributors to fatigue, especially in menstruating women, pregnant women, and anyone following a plant-based diet. If you've tried an iron supplement before...
Unwind Your Mind for Great Health
In many Eastern therapies and holistic healing traditions, true health starts with a calm mind and relaxed body. We should aim to keep the body in a parasympathetic nervous system–dominant state of “rest and digest,” because this is where healing, repair, and recovery...
Why Not All Chinese Herbal Medicine Is the Same
Most people don’t realise: not all Chinese herbal medicine is the same. When many people think of Chinese herbs, they imagine “TCM formulas” — standardised, structured combinations of herbs that are used for broad patterns like “Liver Qi stagnation” or “Spleen Qi...
Marinated Zucchini with Herb Ranch & Tamari Almonds
There’s a tiny restaurant on the Mornington Peninsula that has a marinated zucchini salad I still think about. It arrived at the table looking so simple I almost ignored it: just silky ribbons of zucchini, a pale green drizzle, a handful of something crunchy on top....
CoQ10 vs Ubiquinol: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Actually Need?
If you’ve ever been told to take CoQ10 — whether for fertility, energy, or general health — you’ve probably noticed something confusing on the shelf: some products say “ubiquinone,” and others say “ubiquinol.” Both call themselves CoQ10. Both claim to support energy...
Effective Nightly Routines for Better Sleep and Nervous System Support
A nightly routine is a simple series of calming activities you do within a 30–60 minute window before bedtime. These habits are crucial for the nervous system because they help shift the body from an alert, wakeful state into a state of repair, calm and relaxation....
Blue Light Glasses: Do Your Eyes Really Need Protection?
Introduction If you spend hours each day in front of a phone, tablet, or laptop — and most of us do — you've probably heard the term blue light glasses thrown around. But is blue light actually harmful, or is it just another wellness trend? The truth is, blue light is...
Magnesium And Your Nervous System: Why “M” Really Is The Magic Letter
When your body is low in magnesium, it rarely whispers. It tightens, twitches, keeps you awake at night, and leaves your nervous system feeling frayed and overworked. For many people who feel “tired but wired,” magnesium is a key piece of the puzzle. We’ll explore why...