Posts in Chinese Medicine
Natural ways to deal with menstrual pain

Although period pain is common, it’s most definitely not “normal”, and shouldn’t ever occur in an otherwise healthy woman. The presence of pain indicates to a Chinese medicine practitioner that the usual flow of the menstrual cycle is not occurring as it should, which means some other factor is getting in the way. These factors can include a hormonal imbalance (from contraceptives or an unhealthy diet), stress and other lifestyle factors, nutrient imbalances, or an undiagnosed and untreated underlying condition. So what can you do about it?

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Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence - It’s a condition I’ve been treating for a while now with promising results. For some patients the treatment has been life changing. What concerns me is that 70% of sufferers do not seek medical advice for it.. They suffer in silence - perhaps they are embarrassed, or maybe they don’t know there are treatment options out there for them. So what can be done?

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2025 - Year of the Wood Snake

The snake is a ancient form of life and has survived evolution over millions of years. It has done this by being adaptable, creative and resourceful (being able to shed its skin).

As we move into 2025, the snake offers us more opportunities to expand our intellect and ‘shed our skin.’ By taking the time to achieve your goals, patience comes with ease. This year is ripe with energy, so we must integrate our qi and be open to love. Celebrations for the snake year begin on January 29th, and the snake officially emerges on February 3rd. What else does this year have in store for us all??

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