Natural Healing Center - Online Chinese Herbal Medicine

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01/09/2026

Sometimes progress shows up in unexpected ways.

Svava describes feeling stronger, more focused and more able to stand up for herself after her treatments at the Natural Healing Center.

Her experience is a lovely reminder of how interconnected our physical and emotional wellbeing can feel — and why taking the time to look at the whole person matters.

Thank you, Svava, for allowing me to share your experience. 🤍

Read the full testimonial and other patient experiences:
https://www.naturalhealingcenter.is/testimonials

Individual experiences vary. Testimonials reflect the personal experiences of individual clients and are not a guarantee of results.

Does Qi Gong really do anything?At first glance, Qi Gong can look almost too simple.Slow movements.Breathing.Standing qu...
31/08/2026

Does Qi Gong really do anything?

At first glance, Qi Gong can look almost too simple.

Slow movements.
Breathing.
Standing quietly.
Paying attention to the body.

So how could something so gentle possibly have an effect?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we talk about Qi — the energy and functional activity of the body. But Qi Gong doesn’t have to be understood only through traditional terminology.

The human body is constantly active.

Your nervous system is communicating.
Your heart is beating.
Your muscles are contracting and releasing.
Blood is circulating.
Electrical signals are travelling through your nerves.
Your breathing is continually responding to what is happening around you.

And stress can influence all of these systems.

Qi Gong brings together gentle movement, breathing and focused attention, creating an opportunity for the body to move away from constantly pushing and towards a calmer physiological state.

That is one of the reasons I incorporate Medical Qi Gong into my approach to Chinese Medicine and whole-person health.

Sometimes supporting the body isn't about doing more.

Sometimes it starts with slowing down enough to allow the body to respond differently.

I've written a new article exploring what Qi Gong is, the traditional concept of Qi, and what may actually be happening in the body when we practise it.

Read the full article:
https://www.naturalhealingcenter.is/blog/does-qi-gong-really-work

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Do you ever feel as though there’s a lump stuck in your throat — even when there doesn’t appear to be anything there?In ...
27/08/2026

Do you ever feel as though there’s a lump stuck in your throat — even when there doesn’t appear to be anything there?

In Chinese Medicine, there is a fascinating traditional pattern called Plum Pit Qi (Mei He Qi).

The name describes the sensation of something being caught or lodged in the throat — traditionally compared to having a plum pit stuck there.

But Chinese Medicine doesn’t necessarily view the throat as the source of the problem.

The wider pattern may involve Qi stagnation, Phlegm accumulation, digestive function and emotional constraint — which is why two people experiencing a similar throat sensation may have very different underlying patterns.

In my latest article, I explore:

• what Plum Pit Qi actually means
• why the sensation can appear in the throat
• the connection between Qi, Phlegm, stress and digestion
• how Chinese Medicine approaches pattern differentiation
• the classical formula Ban Xia Hou Po Tang and why it is traditionally associated with this pattern

The symptom gets our attention. The pattern helps us understand the bigger picture.

Read the full article here:
www.naturalhealingcenter.is/blog/plum-pit-qi-lump-in-throat-chinese-medicine

Persistent or new throat symptoms, particularly genuine difficulty swallowing, should always be medically assessed.

WHAT IF HEALTHY AGEING STARTS LONG BEFORE WE FEEL “OLD”?We often think about ageing only when we begin noticing changes ...
23/08/2026

WHAT IF HEALTHY AGEING STARTS LONG BEFORE WE FEEL “OLD”?

We often think about ageing only when we begin noticing changes — less energy, slower recovery, poorer sleep, stiffness, changes in our hair or skin, or simply feeling that our body doesn't bounce back quite as easily as it once did.

Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at ageing differently.

The goal isn't to stop ageing.

It is to preserve vitality as we age.

In Chinese Medicine, healthy ageing involves looking after the deeper reserves of the body while continuing to support:

🌿 energy and resilience
🌿 digestion and nourishment
🌿 Blood, Yin and Yang
🌿 restorative sleep
🌿 strength and movement
🌿 emotional wellbeing
🌿 recovery from stress

And importantly, this doesn't suddenly become relevant when we reach 60 or 70.

How we support ourselves today can influence how well we function later in life.

I've written a new article exploring the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to longevity — including Jing, Qi, Blood, Yin and Yang, food, movement, sleep, Qi Gong and the everyday habits that can quietly drain our reserves.

Because the goal isn't simply more years.

It's maintaining as much strength, clarity, mobility, independence and enjoyment of life within those years as possible.

Read the full article here:
https://www.naturalhealingcenter.is/blog/chinese-medicine-longevity-healthy-ageing-vitality

10/08/2026

What if understanding your body was the first step towards supporting it better?

The Natural Healing Center RESET Method Academy is a space to learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine understands the body — and how simple, practical methods can become part of everyday life.

Inside the community, explore self-paced classes covering Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical Qi Gong, Medical Yoga, acupressure, lifestyle medicine and nutrition — alongside practical demonstrations, downloadable resources and regular live Q&A sessions.

Learn at your own pace.
Understand your patterns.
Build practical skills you can actually use.

Join the Natural Healing Center community and begin with START HERE. https://www.skool.com/naturalhealingcenter/about

Explore the RESET Method Academy https://www.skool.com/naturalhealingcenter/about

09/06/2026

WHY AM I ALWAYS CRAVING SUGAR?
Do you find yourself constantly reaching for:
• chocolate
• biscuits
• sweet snacks
• sugary drinks
• something sweet after meals
Many people think sugar cravings are simply about willpower.
But clinically, I often see them alongside:
• fatigue
• poor sleep
• stress
• burnout
• brain fog
• bloating
• low motivation
• afternoon energy crashes
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, sugar cravings are often viewed as a sign that the body may be struggling with energy production, digestion, recovery, or stress overload.
The body usually craves something for a reason.
In our latest blog, we explore:
• why sugar cravings happen
• the connection between stress and cravings
• why poor sleep makes cravings worse
• the role of digestion in energy production
• what Chinese Medicine looks at differently
Sometimes cravings are not a lack of discipline.
Sometimes they are the body's way of asking for support.
Read the full article here:
https://www.naturalhealingcenter.is/.../why-am-i-always...

WHY IS MY HAIR THINNING?Hair thinning is something I hear about quiet often in my clinic Many people assume it's simply ...
04/06/2026

WHY IS MY HAIR THINNING?

Hair thinning is something I hear about quiet often in my clinic

Many people assume it's simply a hair problem.

But often it appears alongside other symptoms such as:

• fatigue
• poor sleep
• stress
• hormonal changes
• brain fog
• low motivation
• burnout
• feeling constantly depleted

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, hair is often viewed as a reflection of the body's overall nourishment, recovery, and vitality.

The body usually gives signs long before people fully burn out.

In our latest blog, we explore:
• stress and hair thinning
• hormones and hair changes
• the connection between fatigue and hair loss
• Blood and Kidney energy in Chinese Medicine
• why recovery matters for healthy hair growth

If you've noticed changes in your hair recently, the answer may not be as simple as finding a new shampoo.

Read the full article here:
www.naturalhealingcenter.is/blog/why-is-my-hair-thinning

20/05/2026

Hi, I’m Sophia — founder of the Natural Healing Center.

For almost 30 years, I’ve worked in healthcare as both a Registered Nurse and a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, supporting people through chronic stress, burnout, fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, pain conditions, and nervous system overload.

My approach combines medical understanding with the holistic perspective of Chinese Medicine — looking at how stress, lifestyle, emotions, environment, and long-term depletion can affect the body over time.

Inside this space, I share:
🌿 Chinese Medicine education
🌿 Acupressure guidance
🌿 Medical Qi Gong
🌿 Herbal medicine education
🌿 Lifestyle & nervous system support
🌿 Realistic approaches to long-term wellbeing

My goal is to help people better understand what their body may be trying to communicate — in a calm, grounded, and supportive way.

I’m really glad you’re here 🤍

18/05/2026

Do you wake up every morning feeling:
stiff…
tight…
heavy…
or like your body takes hours to properly loosen up?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is often associated with:
poor circulation,
cold accumulation,
Qi stagnation,
and chronic stress gradually tightening the body over time.

This is noticed alongside:
neck tension
base of skull headaches
fatigue
poor sleep
cold hands and feet
bloating
or feeling physically exhausted all the time.

When people are chronically stressed…
overworked…
not recovering properly…
or constantly pushing through exhaustion…
the body can begin tightening and stagnating.

In Chinese Medicine, we often support this pattern by:
improving the flow of Qi through:
gentle daily movement,
walking,
Qi Gong,
Tai Chi,
stretching,
and supporting digestion properly.

We also work on reducing internal cold by:
avoiding excessive cold foods and drinks,
eating more warm cooked meals,
keeping the body warm,
using heat around the neck and lower back,
avoiding bare feet on cold floors,
and helping the nervous system finally slow down and recover properly.

If this feels familiar → comment HELP and i can help you understand what is happening in your body.











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