Posts in Wellbeing
How a Gratitude Practice Can Alleviate Anxiety

Gratitude is the ability to pay attention to what you have and not to worry about what you don’t have. Too many people live by the if and then model – if I buy this then I will feel happy, if I lose weight, then I’ll be happy. We live by the negativity bias – in Australia we are 7 times more likely to notice a negative than a positive. When you take time to appreciate the simple things in each day, you’re also able to be happier with the simple things each day. Studies show that when we take time to look for and cogitate on the good things that happen every day, after one month our brains start scanning the world for positives rather than negatives. This is turn develops into more positive emotions, improvements in health, a better ability to deal with adversity and stronger relationships.

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The Concept of Shen (or Spirit) in Chinese Medicine?

“Mind, Body, and Spirit.”

We hear this saying all the time, but what does it really mean?

Most people use this phrase to describe the three parts of human health that shape and balance the whole. Mind is pretty clear; and so is body; but what exactly do we mean when we include spirit as a part of the trifecta of human health?

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Acupuncture for Mental Health

Australians are stressed! In the six months between March and September 2020, 7.2 million services were subsidised through Medicare. In September, contacts to crisis support had increased by up to 21% compared to 2019. This past year has perhaps been the most chaotic period of our generation. Despite our best efforts, this virus has proven itself to be very, very resilient. In addition to the obvious physical and social toll, COVID has taken a significant toll on the mental health of all Australians. Acupuncture is a natural and effective approach to anxiety and depression in Australia, with emerging evidence that supports its benefits in mental health and relaxation.

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