Menstrual Disorders
- Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstruation)
- Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)
- Irregular or Heavy Menstruation
- Migraines related to Menstruation
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Changes in Appetite, Mood Swings
Menopausal Symptoms
- Vasomotor Symptoms (Hot Flashes/Night Sweats): Sudden feelings of heat, often with flushing and perspiration, affecting the upper body, lasting 30 seconds to 10 minutes.
- Menstrual Changes: Periods may become irregular, lighter, heavier, or more frequent before stopping entirely.
- Vaginal and Sexual Changes: Decreased estrogen causes low libido, vaginal dryness, itching, or burning, which may cause pain during sexual intercourse.
- Sleep Disturbances: Night sweats, anxiety, or insomnia can lead to chronic sleep deprivation.
- Mood and Cognitive Changes: Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, depression, and “brain fog” (memory or concentration issues).
- Physical Changes: Fatigue, weight gain, metabolism changes, thinning hair, dry skin, and breast tenderness.
- Bladder Issues: Increased urinary urgency, frequency, or incontinence.
Fertility Support
We assist with family planning and support patients undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technologies – ART (IVF, IUI).
Benefits:
- Promote Overall Physical / Emotional Health
- Normalize Hormones / Regulating the Endocrine System
- Improve the Immune System
- Address Health or Age-Related Risk Factors
- Manage Pre-Existing Conditions
- Promote a Healthy Uterine Lining
- Improve Sperm Count & Motility
- Optimize Egg Quality
- Regulate Menstrual Cycle
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Common Pregnancy Discomforts & Management
- Morning Sickness (Nausea/Vomiting)
- Backaches & Joint Pain: Shifting weight and loosening joints (due to relaxin hormone) cause strain
- Fatigue: Extreme tiredness is common, especially in the first and third trimesters.
- Heartburn & Constipation: Hormones slow digestion, and the uterus presses on the intestines
- Swelling (Edema) & Varicose Veins: Increased blood volume and pressure can cause swelling in ankles and legs
- Sleeping Difficulties: Restless nights are common due to discomfort and frequent urination
- Headaches & Dizziness: Usually caused by hormone shifts or blood pressure changes
- Skin & Body Changes: Itching, darkening skin (linea nigra), and breast tenderness
Postpartum
Chinese Medicine postpartum care focuses on deep nourishment, warmth, and rest to replenish the mother’s depleted Qi (vital energy) and Blood after childbirth, viewing this period as crucial for long-term health, often involving specific foods (warm soups, broths), herbal medicine, acupuncture, cupping, and avoiding cold/raw items to restore balance and support lactation and emotional well-being.
Core Principles
- Replenish Qi & Blood: Childbirth significantly depletes vital substances, so the goal is to rebuild them.
- Warmth & Rest: The body needs warmth to heal; avoid cold foods/drinks and rest as much as possible, often staying indoors for the first month.
- Holistic Approach: Integrates nutrition, herbs, acupuncture, and lifestyle for physical and mental recovery.
What to Avoid
- Cold Foods & Drinks: Iced water, raw salads, smoothies.
- Cold Exposure: Wind, cold weather, wet hair, open windows.
- Overexertion: Pushing too hard physically slows recovery.
Chinese Medicine Therapies for Support
- Acupuncture: Helps with hormonal shifts, stress, lactation, and sleep.
- Herbal Formulas: Specific formulas replenish deficiencies.
- Bodywork: Cupping to release muscle tension.
Nourishing Foods Postpartum:
- Black sesame: nourish blood and yin, relieve constipation, support skin/ hair health
- Eggs: nourish the organs, nourish the yin
- Ginger: warm and nourish body, aid digestion
- Pig’s trotters: nourish the blood and yin, help with constipation, aid with lactation