Sagire's Health Compass

Sagire' Health Compass

This is a monthly newsletter that will cover health tips, current health issues, views, and answer questions through the Classical East Asian Medicine Lens. It will also keep you updated about what is happening within the Sagire Health Community, and let you know when the next podcast is out and about, and what the theme is for this month's podcast. I also ask you to be active and let me know what subjects you would like to hear about or expanded on. Cheers Dr Ian

💌 “Still Waters Within: The Heart, Shen, and Sleep in Late Summer”

As we move through February, the air still holds that soft heaviness of late summer — warm days, humid nights, and a sense that the seasons are beginning to turn. It’s a beautiful time of year, but for many, it can bring restless sleep, vivid dreams, and that familiar “can’t switch off” feeling...

Feb 06, 2026

The Heart is Not Just a Pump: Listening to the Emperor

🫀 The Heart is Not Just a Pump: Listening to the Emperor When most of us first learnt about the heart, it was described as a strong muscle – a reliable pump that keeps blood moving around the body. And while this is true, it’s also only part of the story. In Classical East Asian Medicine (CEA...

Jan 08, 2026

“It’s Not a Diet – It’s a CEAM Way of Eating”

Welcome to this month’s edition of Sagire’s Health Compass! In this newsletter I'm talking to you about this months Podcast were we take a fresh look at eating through the lens of Classical East Asian Medicine (CEAM) — and no, it’s not about diets, fads, or restrictions. Instead, we talk about ...

Dec 04, 2025

Granules or Raw Herbs?

“Why I Use Granules — Classical Medicine in a Modern Clinic” Practising Classical Medicine in a Modern Rural Clinic: Staying Rooted While Adapting with Grace Classical East Asian Medicine is a living tradition — and like all living things, it grows and adapts to its environment. As a rura...

Nov 07, 2025

Women’s Health Beyond Menopause – CEAM for Your Next Chapter

Embracing a New Chapter with CEAM Menopause is often framed as an ending, but in Classical East Asian Medicine (CEAM), it is seen as a natural, graceful transition—one that opens the door to wisdom, freedom, and new possibilities. Just as autumn follows the heat of summer, this stage of life is...

Oct 10, 2025

Spring Awakening - Aligning with the Energy of Renewal

Welcome to Spring! As the days grow longer and nature awakens from its winter slumber, spring invites us to embrace renewal, movement, and vitality. In Classical East Asian Medicine (CEAM), spring is associated with the Wood element, which governs growth, flexibility, and forward momentum. Just...

Sep 05, 2025

🌿Sagire is Expanding – Now in Burnie Every Monday!

Hello everyone, Just a little update to share with you—especially for those in the North West! From Monday 25th August 2025, I’ll be offering Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine consultations in Burnie each Monday. You’ll find me at “Bayside Chiropractic Clinic” in Wivenhoe, working alongside t...

Aug 10, 2025

Understanding Pain Through the Lens of CEAM

Welcome to this month’s edition of Sagire’s Health Compass! In this newsletter, we delve into a fascinating perspective on pain, exploring how Classical East Asian Medicine (CEAM) interprets and approaches pain management. What is Pain in CEAM? In CEAM, pain isn’t just a symptom to suppress—i...

Aug 08, 2025

Embracing Winter with CEAM

Welcome to this month’s edition of Sagire’s Health Compass! As the days grow colder and the nights longer, we turn to the wisdom of Classical East Asian Medicine (CEAM) to navigate winter with balance and vitality. The Meaning of Winter in CEAM Winter represents a time of rest and introspecti...

Jul 10, 2025

🌓 Yin & Yang: The Dance of Balance

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health: Reaching the Balance Within Yin and Yang. You’ve likely seen the symbol – often called the Yin-Yang or Fish symbol – that smooth black-and-white circle with its elegant swirl and central dots. But have you ever stopped to wonder what it really *means*, and how i...

Jun 13, 2025

Understanding Pain Through the Lens of CEAM

May 09, 2025

Autumn and CEAM

Sagire’s Health Compass: Embracing Autumn with Balance and Vitality Honouring the Season’s Wisdom for Inner Harmony As the air turns crisp and the world slows into the golden embrace of autumn, we’re invited to pause and reflect. The changing seasons gently remind us that life flows in cycles...

Apr 04, 2025

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