Temperature charting is just one method in fertility awareness. In Chinese medicine, it’s incredibly important for me to be able to diagnose and track progress. Here are all the reasons I find it helpful to temperature chart for fertility Help identify your fertile window Indicate areas where more testing needs to occur Identify causes of […]
Kylie Kylie – 30 year old female, vegan. Four months ago moved up from Melbourne and has been trying to conceive with her husband for the last three months with no luck. She has a previous history of severe PMS symptoms. Severe depression and anxiety which has been managed with other health care providers. She […]
What is with the IVF myth of eating McDonald’s French fries immediately after your embryo transfer? This seems to be a long standing tradition amongst women going through IVF. The reason it may possibly have some impact is because the chips are high in salt. Salt helps reduce water retention and some symptoms associated with […]
The thing I love most about this study is that it’s called “The Effect of Medical Clowning on Pregnancy Rates…” If you’re wondering what medical clowning is, it’s exactly as it sounds. Medical clowns are being used in healthcare settings with the idea that humour can be used to alleviate stress, address loneliness, and decrease […]
Ambre Ambre – A 35 year old single female going through IVF for her first pregnancy. Possible PCOS – although not officially diagnosed (mentioned at an ultrasound by her fertility specialist), a history of period loss for 12 months at 25 years old. Intermittent OCP use from 16 years old until 30 years old. Otherwise […]
Pain is a protective mechanism for the body. It lets us know that something is wrong. Ovulation pain is no different. Ovulation pain or mittleschmerz (‘middle pain’) is low, one sided abdominal pain that occurs around ovulation (or egg release). It is really commonly experienced in women of all ages in varying degrees. Some women experience […]
These two symptoms seem like two completely separate problems, however in Chinese medicine they can be easily explained by the loss of blood from childbirth. In Chinese medicine, your Blood nourishes your head to give you glossy, shiny, thick hair. This is because of the increased blood supply your body has to support your new […]
In over eight years working with women and families going through IVF, I have never been asked by a partner, “what can I do to help”….until two weeks ago. So I’ve had a couple of weeks to think about it and to get feedback from women going through their first, second or even fifth cycle […]
If your baby isn’t head down by 32-34 weeks, it’s a great time to start looking for natural options to encourage this to happen. Your obstetrician may have already discussed plans for a c-section or an external cephalic version. Both medical options have risks. Acupuncture and moxibustion are safe and effective natural options because they […]
Period pain in Chinese medicine can generally be caused by two things; stagnation or deficiency. Stagnation is the easiest to understand as it is when the blood or energy in your body slows down or stops completely. It causes pain because blood and energy cannot flow freely. You will get symptoms of clots in your […]
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