by The Medical Sanctuary | Nov 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
There is nothing like an old fashioned chicken pie to warm up the final days of winter. This gluten-free version with added ham and leek will not disappoint. (Recipe courtesy of Delicious and Jaime Oliver.) INGREDIENTS 4 chicken marylands (about 1kg) 3 large leeks,...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Nov 30, 2018 | Acupuncture
With Christmas fast approaching, a lot of patients are starting to feel the pinch. So much so that by the time it comes to holiday’s a lot of us are too depleted to enjoy them fully. Why not treat yourself to some acupuncture before the festive season starts. By using...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Nov 30, 2018 | Health
Mmm, yummy ham, turkey, mince tarts, plum pudding with custard – oh yes, lollies and chocolates, pastries and pavlovas – some of the foods we love to celebrate Christmas with. But how do we help our kids (and ourselves for that matter) celebrate and enjoy the...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Nov 29, 2018 | Health
Have you ever considered how many parties and other festivities your children attend annually? If you consider the number of birthday parties, festivities for Easter, Christmas and Halloween etc let alone any number of other celebrations, it gives rise to the many...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Nov 6, 2018 | Health, Personal Growth, Womans Health
Every one of us has been through some form of trauma in our lives. Trauma can be experienced in many different ways and can be mild or severe. It can be obvious as in the death of a loved one, a car accident, moving countries, or more subtle in the form of short term...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Sep 26, 2018 | Acupuncture
Many women suffer during menopause, emotional issues, lower back pain, poor sleep, anxiety and the dreaded hot flushes are all common symptoms associated with menopause. The good news is acupuncture is here to help. An acupuncturist’s unique ability to treat menopause...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Sep 24, 2018 | Acupuncture
Do you suffer from headaches? If you have or do have suffered from headaches, you will know how debilitating it can be. Thankfully there is a solution; traditional acupuncture is effective at providing relief for headaches from a variety of causes. From tension...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Sep 21, 2018 | Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an incredible modality for promoting and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. The Chinese understanding of pregnancy suggests that different stages of pregnancy are governed by certain organs and their respective meridians. It is through this understanding...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Sep 18, 2018 | Womans Health
Contrary to popular belief our metabolism is not as simple as calories in and calories out. Our ability to burn fat depends on our muscle to fat ratio, inflammation and energy hormones. If you are having trouble burning fat easily at lease one of these factors will be...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Sep 1, 2018 | Health, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Personal Growth, Womans Health
Balancing all of your hormones, including sex hormones, adrenal or stress hormones, and thyroid hormones, becomes crucial if you want to heal. They are all interconnected; they interact with one another like a musical symphony. When any instrument in the symphony...
