Health Tips for Spring

Health Tips for Spring

Health Tips for SpringEli Huang
Published on: 17/09/2025

Spring is the season of a new birth and new growth. It corresponds to the “Wood” element and is related to the liver and gallbladder organs. In Chinese Medicine the liver organ is responsible for the smooth flowing of Qi (energy) in our bodies. This qi circulates throughout the whole body system, when the liver functions smoothly, all physical and emotional actions throughout the body also runs smoothly. So, for optimum health this spring, move your Liver Qi (Energy)! We are more susceptible to season health problems such as allergies, flu and pneumonia during the spring. If the liver is […]

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Hay Fever and Allergies

Hay Fever and Allergies

Hay Fever and AllergiesEli Huang
Published on: 17/09/2025

With spring here, so is pollen season, which is not good news for hay fever sufferers. Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, is one of the most common chronic respiratory conditions in this country, affecting three million Australians. Hayfever is caused by an antigen-antibody reaction in the nasal mucosa, the antigens responsible are the pollen particles in the air. There is also an over-activity of the immune system to certain allergens, this is weakened with retention of chronic wind in the nose cavity. The most common symptoms of hayfever are nasal congestion, sneezing, profuse runny nose with white watery discharge […]

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