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 18, 2022 | Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
Uterine Fibroids and Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese medicine can be a treatment to consider if you are suffering from the pain and discomfort of fibroids. Uterine fibroids are classified as a stagnation of qi, blood and possibly phlegm in...
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 | Jul 7, 2022 | Women's Health
Get To Know the 4 Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle Learning and understanding the four phases of your menstrual cycle allows you to live in harmony with your cycle, instead of fighting it. Identifying which phase you are in allows a better insight into your...
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...