by Michelle Hughes | Aug 30, 2023 | Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, pregnancy and Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
What is BBT Charting? BBT stands for Basal Body Temperature which is a persons at-rest temperature. Women can track their BBT by taking their temperature every morning after they wake from sleeping. This can be used as a tool to see when ovulation has occurred, after...
by Michelle Hughes | Mar 23, 2023 | Acupressure, Acupressure for fertility, acupressure for period cramps, Acupressure for period pain, Acupressure for the four phases of your menstrual cycle, Acupuncture, Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, TCM, Women's Health
Acupressure and Lifestyle Tips During Your Period, days 1- 5 In Traditional Chinese Medicine the menstrual cycle is broken down into four phases. In this post I will be giving you my top Acupressure point and lifestyle suggestions for Phase 1 of your menstrual cycle....
by Michelle Hughes | Jul 13, 2022 | Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
My Period is Normal, Right?! It’s important to understand what a “normal” period is and what symptoms or signs could be considered abnormal. Your period is a reflection of your overall health and for thousands of years traditional Chinese...
by Michelle Hughes | Jun 30, 2022 | Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, pregnancy and Chinese Medicine, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
Castor Oil Pack – Why and How? The Why: Castor oil has been around for centuries and is used for lots of purposes like strengthening hair and lashes, cleansing and moisturizing the skin, and (most importantly in this context) women’s health. Using the oil...
by Michelle Hughes | Feb 20, 2020 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, herbal medicine, Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Is Your Period Normal? Did you know that your menstrual cycle is a reflection of your overall health? In Chinese medicine we believe that women’s bodies were meant to menstruate – the period should come and go with very little discomfort, as it is a...
by Michelle Hughes | Aug 8, 2018 | Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Do You Know What Your Period Is Trying To Tell You? Did you know that when you come in for a treatment and assessment with your Chinese medicine practitioner they will probably ask you questions about your period? Questions you may never have had before, never...
