Editor’s word by Alice Louey

TCM herbs for winter by Alice Louey

Phone: (03) 9699 5333

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South Melbourne, VIC 3205

www.bingsnaturalhealth.com.au Volume 6, Issue 4, June 2013

The cooler winter months are the ideal timeto slow down, rest & contemplate. Thebody’s energy withdraws deeper into thebody to consolidate reserves during thewinter months. Enjoy the deeply nourishingmeals of this season like soups, stews &slow cooked foods. Keep warm by ensuringyour neck and lower back are protectedfrom cold drafts. Take advantage of thelonger nights to sleep longer, allowingyourself to rest and restore your body’sreserves in preparation for the warmerseasons to come.

In this edition of the BnH newsletter, we have practitioner writtenarticles about migraines, cupping & a lovely warming winter recipe.

• Gan mao ling – a great formula to help reduce the severity andduration of colds and flu

• Yin qiao san – a lovely formula that helps to reduce upperrespiratory tract infections and sore throats

• Xiao chai hu wan – the perfect formula used to treat colds and fluthat are accompanied with alternating chills & fever; also used toreduce post-viral fatigue symptoms

• Pi pa gao cough syrup – a yummy herbal cough syrup that helps toease coughs, reduce wheezes and ease chest congestion

In this issue

• TCM herbs

• New products

• Listen To Your Body

• Cupping for colds and flu

• Migraines…

• Black bean soup recipe

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• Unique interests in TCM

• Varied practice areas

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• High Blood Pressure

• Menopause

• Recipe for Spring

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New products (have arrived) for winter:

Listen To Your Body - by Kinesiologist Lara Goodger.

• Golden lozenges – a lovely menthol-flavoured lozenge containing Chineseherbs to help ease your sore throat,open the sinuses & relieve dryness ofthe mouth

• Soothe & comfort lozenges - a sweetlozenge with a herbal flavour to helpease sore & dry throats and chestcongestion

Illness and unhappiness are a result of imbalance. It is a messagethat something needs to change to enable you to regain balance.With any illness, pain, or overwhelming feelings your body is talkingto you – and it’s a good idea to listen.

If you keeping taking aspirin for headaches but do not stop todiscover why you have regular headaches, your body does not stopsignalling you, it will just get louder and louder. Down the road youmay find yourself with a condition that is much more difficult to heal.Sometimes our automatic reaction when unwell is to think thatsomething is wrong with our bodies, rather than to think thatsomething is wrong with our life or lifestyle. This automatic reactiondisregards the wisdom of our bodies. To reclaim our healing powerswe must reclaim our illnesses.

Poor health is an invitation for introspection. If you listen deeply youwill find what is out of harmony in your life. This can be done gentlyand with ease in kinesiology sessions. Are you curious to know whatthat ailing part is trying to tell you? All you need is to be willing tolisten to yourself. Your body will thank you. Just talking with someoneelse can help us feel connected and supported. Ask for help. To findout more call today to book your kinesiology session.

Phone: 0437 188 050Email: laragoodger@bigpond.com

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Cupping for colds and flu - by Helen Blakey

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Migraines….a pain not worth putting up with! By Nadia Gazzi

After a mild autumn this year, winter hasfinally set in. Not surprisingly, we haveseen an increase in the number of cases ofcolds and flu presenting in the clinic. Inprevious articles we have talked abouthow acupuncture and herbs can be used toreduce the duration and severity of coldsand flu, but did you know that cupping isalso an effective treatment?

Cupping involves applying glass jars, or‘cups’, to the skin. Before the cups areapplied a small flame is placed inside them,which removes the oxygen, creating avacuum. The flame is removed, and the cupis then placed on the skin; the vacuumpulls the skin gently upwards into the cup.This suction helps to promote the flow ofblood in the area and to release muscletension. From a Chinese medicineperspective the cups also help to break upQi stagnation and remove pathogens.

The number of cups that are used will varyfrom treatment to treatment, but can be aslittle as one, or more than a dozen. Thelocation of the cups will also vary, but theyare often placed over acupuncture points.Another technique is to apply oil to the skinbefore the cups are placed. This allowsthem to easily slide, so they can be movedup and down along the meridians. Mostpeople enjoy the sensation of cupping.While the strength of the suction can vary,it is painless and relaxing.

Cupping is the most effective at the very early stages of a cold or flu.Watch for muscle aches, especially in the neck, shoulders, and upperback. Other signs include headaches, a sore throat, or a runningnose. If you are able to get a treatment early enough we may beable to stop the cold from coming at all. Otherwise cupping is anexcellent option for helping to ease the symptoms and to reduce theduration.

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1st July 2013

If you have ever had a migraine, you can understand how debilitating the paincan be.

For some people, a migraine may last for few hours but for other people amigraine can last for days. Accompanying symptoms may include nausea,vomiting, plus sensitivity to light and sounds. Certain foods and increasedstress levels can be triggers for a migraine. For some women, migraines canoccur cyclically during their menstrual cycle.

In Chinese medicine terms migraines are seen as a pattern of disharmonywithin the body. Chinese medicine treatment acts to re-harmonise the bodyand promote the efficient flow of qi (vital energy). Treatment with acupunctureand Chinese herbal formulas are extremely effective to reduce migrainefrequency, pain intensity and the duration of migraines as the following casestudy illustrates.

At BnH, help is available for migraine pain relief. Here is a case that I treated

A warming and nourishing black bean soup recipe by Alice Louey

recently.

Peter, 39 years old, Male

He had suffered the debilitating effects of chronic migraines for 25 years, whenhe first sought acupuncture treatment. He was working full-time and recentlystarted studying. His migraines would appear on Friday evenings and last for 4days. Panadol was having no effect on his migraine pain and he was bed-ridden for the duration of his migraines, forcing himself to get up for work forthe Monday/Tuesday mornings.

Initial plan for his treatment was acupuncture twice weekly and Chinese herbal pills were prescribed.

After his first acupuncture session, Peter observed that he felt more relaxed. After 4 sessions, Peterreported that the migraines had reduced in intensity and were only lasting for 3 days; he also reportedthat panadol was now providing some pain relief. After another 4 treatment sessions with some lifestyleand dietary advice provided, Peter reported further reduction in migraine intensity.

His acupuncture treatments were adjusted to weekly and Chinese herbal pills were continued for 2months. Advice about relaxation techniques was given at this stage. Peter reported further reduction inmigraine pain, intensity and duration throughout this time. Acupuncture treatments were changed tofortnightly as Peter’s symptoms had reduced, and his understanding of his own body type increased,the focus of the acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatments changed to maintaining his health andvitality while reducing his body’s response to stress. Acupuncture treatments were continued monthlyfor a further 6 months.

12 months after the last acupuncture session Peter happily reports that the migraines haven’t returned.He occasionally has a mild headache that is easily managed with resting or utilising relaxationtechniques.

Today’s modern society’s busy and tense lifestyle can contribute to migraines. What can you do to helpyourself?

• Eating regularly, • Resting and sleep regularity • Acupuncture treatments• Regular physical exercise,• Emotional/stress control techniques• Calming activities and use of relaxation techniques

2 cups dried black beans (or turtle beans)1 tablespoon olive oil2 sticks celery2 leeks, washed & sliced1 red capsicum, chopped4 cloves garlic, crushed½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon hot chili flakes1 bay leaf2 tomatoes, diced1 stock cube, or 1 litre of vegetable / chicken stockjuice of one lemon juice of ½ orange ½ tablespoon tamari or soy sauce½ teaspoon sea salt

1. Soak black beans in water for a few hours or overnight. Strain off the soaking water. Place beans in apot, cover with lots of water; bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1 ½ hours until beans are tenderand barely covered with water.

2. In a stock-pot; sauté olive oil, celery, capsicum and leeks for 5 minutes. Add crushed garlic, sauté foranother 5 minutes. Add dried herbs, stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. To the stock-pot, add cooked black beans and cooking water, stock, tomatoes, citrus juices,tamari/soy sauce and salt. Stir well. Simmer for 15-20 minutes to combine flavors. Taste, add moretamari/soy sauce if needed. Enjoy.

(optional: at this stage you can blend 1/3 of the soup, returning it to the remainder of the pot if youprefer a smoother thicker soup texture)

The black beans are deeply nourishing for the body, especially the kidney and reproductive energies.The leeks and garlic have warming and gently dispersing qualities that help to spread the gentlewarmth throughout the whole body.

This recipe can be made gluten-free by using tamari and gluten-free stock/stock-cubes.

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