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 | Aug 14, 2023 | herbal medicine, TCM
Chinese Herbal Medicine I first learned about the power of Chinese herbs when I was a student and was not getting my menstrual cycle. I went to my Western medicine doctor who was not concerned at all with my year without periods after coming off the birth control...
by Michelle Hughes | Aug 10, 2023 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, herbal medicine, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Will I Ever Get a Good Night’s Sleep? Are you dreading going to bed each night? Worried that you will toss and turn all night or fall asleep quickly but be wide awake at 1:00am and unable to fall back asleep? Are you waking up feeling more tired than when you...
by Michelle Hughes | Jul 21, 2022 | Traditional Chinese Medicine
Liver Qi Stagnation – What Is It and What Do I Do About It? Liver qi stagnation is one of the most common issues that patients come in with at my clinic. The combination of busy day-to-day life, the consumption of processed foods, environmental toxins and...
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...
