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 | 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 | Mar 31, 2020 | pregnancy and Chinese Medicine, TCM
Acupressure Points for Labour Induction As you approach or even go past your due date it often puts even more stress on the family and you the mom to be. While it is often considered normal to go into labour 1 to 2 weeks past your due date, midwives and doctors...
by Michelle Hughes | May 17, 2018 | pregnancy and Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Post Natal Care Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the post natal period is a very important time for determining the future health of the new mother and infant. The Chinese call this the “Golden Time” and suggest that the new mother should have a minimum of...
