acupuncture and herbal medicine for women's health & fertility
For countless women around the world, the arrival of each menstrual cycle can bring debilitating pain, discomfort, and the frustration of living with endometriosis. Chinese medicine (CM) offers a unique perspective on the understanding and treatment of endometriosis and painful periods, rooted in thousands of years of observation and wisdom. So let’s delve in to […]
In Chinese medicine, the body isn’t understood as a collection of separate systems. There are relationships between organs, between substances like Qi and Blood, and between the physical body and the spirit. One of the most important of these in fertility is the connection between the Heart and the uterus. The Heart, Shen & Blood […]
Painful periods, also known as dysmenorrhea, are a common issue experienced by many women. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, painful periods are often related to the Liver, as it is responsible for the smooth flow of qi and blood throughout the body. When the Liver qi is stagnant or blocked, it can lead to painful […]
Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS, is a common issue experienced by many women. Symptoms such as mood swings, breast tenderness, headaches, bloating, and fatigue can make the days leading up to menstruation challenging. In Chinese Medicine, PMS is viewed as an imbalance in the body’s Qi and Blood, which can be caused by a variety of […]
The Lunar Cycle and Menstruation In Chinese Medicine, the lunar cycle and menstruation are intimately connected. The lunar cycle refers to the monthly cycle of the moon as it waxes and wanes from the dark moon/ new moon to the full moon and back again. In Chinese Medicine, the full moon is associated with Yang […]