A Life Worth Living

“We live too short and we die too long.” ~ Dr Myron Wentz

Aging is an inescapable fact of life and it affects all of us. As we grow older processes slow down in the body, we accumulate toxins and our ability to resist disease is diminished.

If you want to have a long, happy life and – most importantly – a high quality of life then you have to take care of yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually. If any of these three elements is missing it diminishes not only the quality of life, but your ability to withstand problems when life throws you a curve-ball.

The fact is that one in three of us will have to deal with cancer at some point in our lives. A strong foundation in our mind, body and spirit gives us the resilience to withstand this kind of health crisis.

At Health Matters we take a holistic approach to healthy aging, giving you the tools and support you need to enjoy a long life. Our approach is based on the 8 limbs of Chinese medicine: –

• Meditation
• Qigong (exercise)
• Nutrition
• Feng Shui (the environment)
• I Ching (emotional support)
• Tuina (massage)
• Herbs
• Acupuncture

The treatments used in Chinese medicine are energetic interventions that seek to reestablish harmony and equilibrium for you within your own unique environment. Whether we use acupuncture, Qigong exercises, meditation practices or a Feng Shui reading to balance the energetics of your environment at work or at home, there is an overarching goal to create harmony with each practice being interdependent and reinforcing.

In using the principles of Chinese medicine we do not have to await the arrival of illness. Indeed, to understand these principles and to apply them in daily life is as much a part of the Chinese system of health as are the treatment specialisms applied. Thus, prevention and cure are not simply good practices in operation – there is no other way that such a system could operate

Many of these tools cost nothing and provide you with direct access to your own health and well being. We work with you to identify meditation practices and simple yet powerful Qigong exercises that promote relaxation, create life force and build resilience.

We blend these ancient practices with modern techniques to create a personalized Wellness Plan that you can follow through on.

The benefits are immediate and build over time. You get to experience vitality, engagement and a higher quality of life. You start to feel younger and stronger.