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How to handle turbulent times

Turbulent times call for turbo-charged action from us. It’s tempting to go for ‘shelter and safety’ when stressed, confused, anxious or fearful, by comfort eating, over-sleeping or bingeing – on food, drugs, alcohol or screens – but this creates weakness right when we need strength. My recommendation is tough…

New Ways to Lose Weight – online course launched

I’ve had so many clients over the years who couldn’t lose weight, despite trying every diet and exercise program, but who then got results from the system I developed, that I’ve put it all together into this online course. It draws on 40 years of my research and observations…

It’s time to eclipse yourself

I had no idea the eclipse was going to be a big spiritual deal. Astrology is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine, and it’s understood (and explained) that we are naturally cosmically connected, but I don’t follow astrological events closely, I just keep doing my stuff regardless ( I’m following the…

Spiritual awakening: it’s the new black

Spiritual awakening is the new black! All of a sudden it is being discussed in podcasts, blogs and by everyone from scientists to influencers. Spiritual awakening isn’t necessarily a beam of uplifting light, or otherworldly type experience, which is what most people think. Or a self-driven seeking and meditative practice, we…

Intermittent fasting and chronic disease

Intermittent fasting and chronic disease A recent study on the 16:8 intermittent fast (the 8 hour eating window one) found it increased the likelihood of cardiovascular disease by 91%. It got debunked, but not before the results went viral and contributed to the stress and confusion around diets and…

Hurkle-durkle (lying in bed) is not good for mental health!

I remember back in 1994, I went to a seminar by Dr Leon Hammer, a famed clinical psychotherapist and Chinese medicine expert, and someone I really admire. I read his books so often they fall apart. Anyway, during his presentation he warned us that spleen function was rapidly declining…