The True Cause of Your PMS

What would you do if you knew what was causing your PMS? Would you decide to take action to get rid of the premenstrual fat suit, tender ta-tas, and super-bitch-dom that take you over every month? Many women struggle with these symptoms (among others) for up to two weeks out of every month. They may try a myriad of herbs, vitamins, or...

All About Soy

“Is soy bad for you, or is soy good for you?” is a common question I get asked as nutritionist. Unfortunately, the answer is not a simple one, because there is conflicting evidence on this topic. My general answer is that soy is bad for you most of the time, but there are some exceptions when it can be good. In this blog post, you can...

Last Trimester: Tips and Tricks!

Here at Naturna, we heavily focus on all things pregnancy related. So, for those of you in the last stages of your pregnancy, I’d like to share some advice on things that can occur and tips on how to get through them using acupuncture and Eastern medicine. The first trimester can be exhausting as you’ll encounter fatigue, breast...

A Lactation Counselor’s Tips for Breastfeeding

As a Nutritionist and Certified Lactation Counselor, most mothers I work with have many questions when it comes to breast milk and breastfeeding, so here are some helpful tips. How long should one breastfeed? It is recommended that the infant be exclusively breastfed for first 6 months of life, unless otherwise advised by your...

The Connection Between your Gut and Brain

Chinese Medicine has long held that there is a connection between what you feel and how you feel. Western medicine research is beginning to understand the relationship between our guts and our minds called the “Gut-Brain Axis.” Our gut and brain have a steady ability to communicate via the nervous system, hormones, and the immune...

Natural Treatment for Menopause

What is Menopause? Menopause ('menses pauses') is the stage of a woman’s life when she ceases to ovulate. A woman leaves one stage of life and begins what can become the greatest era of her life. The menopausal stage can last for just a few months or can happen over a period of several years. During this time, a woman’s body must...

How Chinese Cupping Can Help Your Skin

Last month we posted about the energetics of fall and the influence that autumn dryness could have on our health. We focused mostly on internal health conditions such as cough and constipation. As it was a topic unto its own, we left out one of the organs most affected by dryness: the skin. Diet, herbs, and acupuncture are phenomenal...

Detox – Clean Your Liver, Boost Your Thyroid

Last month I spent one of my precious summer weekends sitting in the basement of an underwhelming midtown hotel for 9 hours per day, 3 consecutive days. Why would anyone do that you ask? It was for a seminar by Apex Energetics on the topic of Functional Medicine for the treatment of thyroid disorders. This topic could not be missed! Why...