by Bloom Chinese Medicine | Oct 6, 2021 | Acupuncture, Fertility, Period problems, TCM Theory, Women's Health
The Seasons of our Menstrual Cycles As women, we know that our energy, emotions, appetite and other symptoms can ebb and flow through different points of our menstrual cycles. Most of us have heard about how the menstrual cycle can sync with the moon, and the moon...
by Grace | Sep 21, 2019 | Fertility, Natural Fertility, Period problems, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Xenoestrogens: Why should you avoid them? If you’ve ever done any research into hormonal health and wellbeing, there’s a fair chance you’ve come across the word xenoestrogens… but what ARE they?! Put simply, the word xeno derives from the Greek word...
by Grace | May 23, 2019 | Acupuncture, Period problems, Women's Health
Dysmenorrhoea (Period Pain) Dysmennorhoea (aka period pain) is a common condition that affects women of reproductive age who are menstruating. While the condition is common, it is NOT normal to experience writhing pain around the time of your period. Unfortunately,...
by Grace | Sep 7, 2018 | Fertility, Period problems, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Endometriosis Acupuncture Maroochydore Endometriosis is something we see a LOT in the clinic, and no wonder, with 10-15% of women in their reproductive years suffering with the disease. It’s not easy to diagnose either, and there is often a 7-10 year delay in...
by Grace | Nov 7, 2017 | Acupuncture, Chinese Dietetics, Period problems, Women's Health
Going with the Flow: The Yin and Yang of Your Menstrual Cycle Our menstrual cycle represents a very physical expression of female reproductive health – love it or loathe it, the cycle is here to stay. This post was originally written for and published on The Natural...
by Grace | Sep 5, 2017 | Menopause, Women's Health
Menopause and Menopausal Syndrome This post is part 2 of our Women’s Health Week 2017 series. Menopause… a time that is either celebrated or dreaded, depending on the woman. It signifies a lot of different things for different women – what may be a...