We’re experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, loneliness, despondency and more. It can be overwhelming; it can disturb our inner balance.
Author Archives: Gianna Buonocore
Restore tranquillity of mind and spirit using Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hong Kong is a vibrant and exciting city, with a fast pace of life. It is challenging. Pushy crowds, hot and sticky weather, noisy construction, dirty air and long working hours, mean life can feel topsy-turvy. I remember meeting Tracy, a 41-year-old woman who after living in Hong Kong for...
Overcome sleep problems with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sleeping problems are common in Hong Kong, so it is not surprising that people are looking for more natural-based treatments and remedies. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) regards sleeplessness as a symptom and not an illness; the result of an imbalance of various organs, which ultimately affects the heart. TCM believes...
A natural therapy for morning sickness
As a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, people often ask me whether TCM is safe during pregnancy. When TCM is administered by a qualified practitioner, it is not only safe but highly effective in supporting women’s health, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. For centuries, TCM have been used to...
Yin and Yang: Maintaining hormonal balance with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Puberty, ovulation, pregnancy, and menopause. Throughout a woman’s in-built life cycle, hormones naturally fluctuate. During your menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone hormones shift as your body prepares for ovulation and a possible pregnancy. During pregnancy, these hormones soar. If there is no pregnancy, your hormone production falls, inducing menstruation and...
Why is confinement relevant today?
By Gianna Buonocore – Chinese Medicine Practitioner (acupuncture) at IMI Hong Kong Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes a preventative approach and recommends that after giving birth, women should rest as much as possible, drink plenty of nourishing soups, and eat certain foods. Some of you may have heard about the ancient...
Confinement soup
Confinement is the traditional care given to mothers after the birth of a baby. Part of this care is the preparation of nutritious soups with ingredients that promote healing, and prevent problems that typically occur after childbirth. Chicken, fish, and pork are the most-recommended bases for these soups. Boiled eggs...