Cultures around the world have independently believed in an energy body which surrounds and supports your physical body. Just like your physical body, the energy body can become toxic and you need to know how to cleanse it.

For those of you that have allergies, I’m sure you know that there’s nothing’s more annoying than sneezing 15 times in a row (my personal record), having tissues stuffed up your sleeve to constantly wipe your nose with, feeling congested all the way from your toes to the top of your head and having to breath in a very laboured way through your mouth.

The Chinese approach to health and beauty remains one of the most popular in the world, and it all begins with energy and balance.

It starts with a sneeze or two that increases to 5, then 10, then more. A runny or stuffy nose then kicks in followed by watering eyes. It’s the classic symptoms of hayfever. Hayfever is so widespread that the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey reported hayfever as the most common health condition suffered by young people aged 15 to 24.

A large number of Australian men have high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, smoke and/or drink too much, are overweight and don’t exercise regularly, increasing their risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. Although 57 percent of people now use some form of alternative medicine, findings have been similar to that for allopathic medicine with natural health practitioners observing that, for the most part, it’s women who seem more proactive about their health. But, gradually more men are realising the need to take care of their bodies and minds. Taking a natural health perspective when it comes to men’s health is a beneficial choice.

An integrated model is the blueprint for the future practice of medicine.

The release of the book General Practice: An Integrative Approach is an indication that the medical profession is headed in the right direction.

Traditional Chinese Medicine offers myriad natural ways to solve even the most perplexing ailments and is becoming increasingly prominent in Western spa treatments.

The most memorable spas not only honour the healing wisdoms of their heritage, they draw on their natural surroundings for inspiration. Influences from the East are increasingly seen in the world’s most beautiful spas.

Our eyes are hard workers, often contorted throughout the day as we express myriad emotions and exposed to environmental stressors. Here’s how to minimise damage and protect your eyes, naturally.

Aside from specialised eye creams, is there anything else you can do to protect and nourish your eyes?

Facial Rejuvenation Technique is derived from the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healers, combining the anti-ageing benefits of yoga, energy balancing, body massage, acupressure, lymphatic drainage and head massage.