Hayfever is a condition that many people dread. That time of year causes hayfever sufferers to become more irritated, cranky, and just feeling crap! Allergens in the environment cause irritation to the mucosa and we become “symptomatic”.

Hayfever is a common complaint Dr. Rebecca Brook sees in clinic. Hayfever sufferers in Adelaide can see symptoms starting as early as August some years, so preparing for the hayfever season early is vital.

To get a clearer picture on your health status and what is suitable for you, book a consult for Acupuncture today.

Food plays a vital role in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dietary advice is often supplied for patients during treatment with Dr. Rebecca Brook, our resident Acupuncturist. However, for a quick and easy meal plan, read on!

This meal plan is ideal for those who may need some digestive support-whether that’s for recovery from a tummy bug like gastro, or to ease bloating. Keep in mind, this advice is not medical advice. Nor is it for everyone. To get a clearer picture on your health status and what is suitable for you, book a consult for Acupuncture today.

FERTILITY through a chinese medicine and acupuncture lens. Learn some basic tips on how acupuncture can support your journey from contemplating a baby, right through to conception.

Dr. Rebecca Brook is a local Acupuncturist at Hove, South Australia. She decided to share this post for all her new patients, because sometimes something new can seem quite scary!

Whether you’ve had acupuncture fifty times, or never, this post will give you insight into treatments she provides at Glow Acupuncture and Healthcare Clinic - 354c Brighton Rd HOVE SA 5048.

It all begins with waking up…

If you’re not a shift worker, and your usual wake time is in fact the morning, this will resonate with you.

For shift workers-I shall share another blog about your body clock soon!

BREAKFAST - who eats it? Who doesn’t?

As mentioned, if you’re a morning waker then you most likely fall into one of two categories. That you’re hungry, or you’re not.

Within TCM or Traditional Chinese medicine, it is noted that the time of the stomach is 7-9am. This is the time the stomach qi or energy is strongest. So it makes sense to eat between those times right?

Yes!

If you eat at 10am, ok, you’re still eating…however you’re falling more into the energy of the spleen (which is 9-11am).

So why eat when the stomach energy is high?

If you’re trying to maintain weight, improve your cognitive functioning, support blood building, build muscle (for gym junkies), maintain stamina through the day - then eating when the stomach is in tip top shape is VITAL!

Energy from foods eaten during stomach time transfers to the spleen to provide what we call “gu qi”, or energy to make blood. Gu qi provides support for spleen qi also, thus improving digestion, movement of fluids, bowel motions and reducing bloating.

So for those who say “eating breakfast bloats me”, it’s likely you’re either eating at the incorrect time, eating foods that aren’t ideal for A.M dining, or there’s an underlying deficiency.

Either way - an acupuncturist can support you in how to improve your daily health in a very big way!

Booking a consult to work through what YOUR current schedule is like will enable better health, better digestion, and improved focus through the day.

Visit Dr. Rebecca Brook at www.glowathove.com.au or her instagram account @drrebeccabrookacupuncture and hit the Book Now button to schedule your appointment!