Moxibustion for Menstrual Pain
It is estimated that about 45% to 72% of women suffer from primary dysmenorrhea (Yang et al., 2017). The term primary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain that typically begins before and is relieved soon after the onset of menstruation, and is thought not to be caused by any underlying diseases. Secondary dysmenorrhea, on the other...
All About Breech Presentation and How Acupuncture Can Help
Having a baby can be one of the most joyous experiences for any mother. While many women hope for a vaginal delivery, pregnancies can sometimes come with complications that may require other forms of delivery. One of these complications, breech presentation, occurs in almost 4% of full-term pregnancies (Cruikshank, 1986). A breech...
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...
Best Tea for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Birth
Raspberry leaf tea is one of the best herbal teas for women’s health. Whether you are trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or preparing for your baby’s birth, you’ll benefit from this! Raspberry leaf is traditionally used as a reproductive tonic. It contains vitamins and minerals (like calcium, potassium,...
Why Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Fertility?
Acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment option for women throughout the various stages of their hormonal life cycle. It’s very good at restoring balance to the hormonal madness that may at times characterize the female reproductive system. As such, it has wide applications in the treatment of women’s health and fertility. Of...
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...
“Top 20” Tips To Take Stress Out Of Breastfeeding
You've heard it before: breastfeeding is “personal” and “special”. Everyone has an opinion of how it should be done postpartum. There is a laundry list of breastfeeding benefits. We all know them and want what is best for our baby. Realistically, we live in a modern world. There are many options for those who try as they might,...
What does the pH scale have to do with my hormones?
The body’s pH range is from 0-14 with 0 the most acid and 14 most alkaline. Normally our internal environment should sit at a neutral balance around 7.4. That balance is highly sensitive to lifestyle and food choices: i.e. stress, alcohol, red meat, excess exercise and sugar will tip you much more to the acidic end of the...
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