How to Sail through Menopause

The change’, ‘the time of life’ – call it what you will, it is an unavoidable fact that all women go through menopause. However, for many women this natural process is a time of anxiety and distress due to the various symptoms that can accompany it. Some menopausal changes can also be brought about by treatments for cancer, including chemotherapy, ovarian ablation and hormone therapy. What can acupuncture and Chinese medicine do to help you sail through this transition with energy and vitality.

How Debbie Conceived Despite Low AMH

AMH, if you’re unfamiliar, supposedly tests your ovarian reserve to predict your fertility potential. Without digging into why I think this test is extremely questionable (and therefore certainly not something I see as a defining result), I see women’s AMH results dramatically improve after following a few simple steps which we will dig into here today. That tells me one of two things – either we are not born with all of our eggs (I think likely since every other cell in our body has the ability to replicate) OR this test isn’t accurate. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t really matter. Let’s just improve your hormones as much as possible and maximise your fertility on the whole to set you up for your best possible outcome. Read this patient case study…

Case Studies, Fertility, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Hormonal Health, Womens HealthYin StudioDecember 10, 2019AMH, Fertility

Addressing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Because so many women experience PMS symptoms, most assume it is normal and don’t seek help. Diet and lifestyle choices can heavily influence hormone balance, and therefore PMS symptoms.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine balance internal regulatory systems such as the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the neuroendocrine system. Studies show that acupuncture effectively treats and manages PMS symptoms. In a study comparing pharmaceutical treatment with acupuncture, women who received acupuncture were 1.5 times more likely to have PMS symptoms improve compared to those on hormonal medications.

Think of these signs and symptoms as a signal. Pain and discomfort can be the body communicating that there is an imbalance within. Take this time to listen to the body without judgement and treat it with the respect and care it deserves.

Womens Health, Hormonal HealthYin StudioNovember 17, 2019PMS, PMDD, Acupuncture for PMS, Menstruation

Natural Treatment for Menopause

Menopause is the time when women’s menstrual period completely ceases, occurring when the ovaries cease producing the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Initially symptoms of peri-menopause, such as irregular periods, heavy or light periods, and hot flushes will arise, before the onset of menopause.

On average, women experience menopause at 51 but can occur as early as 40 or as late as 55 years old. About 50% of women will experience uncomfortable symptoms, which could persist for between 2-8 years.

Womens HealthYin StudioNovember 5, 2019Menopause, Hot Flushes, hormones, women's health

Spring is the best time for baby-making...

If you were considering starting a family soon, Spring is an excellent time according to Chinese medicine. According to Chinese medicine, seasons really do affect fertility. Chinese medicine looks to the energetic cycles of the universe for health answers; the female and male energies - also known as yin and yang - rise and fall throughout the year.

Fertility, Chinese Medicine, Womens HealthYin StudioAugust 20, 2019fertlity, infertility, Spring, Five elements, Conception

Unexplained Infertility - or can it be explained?

In Australia, it is estimated that 20% of couples are suffering from infertility at any given time. This number has increased steadily over the last 50 years, which has lead researchers to blame everything from increased maternal age to toxic overload. However 10% of all infertile couples will not be able to find out why they cannot conceive. The medical profession is left to shrug its collective shoulders and explain to these people that they are something of a mystery. They are offered assisted reproductive techniques but without a clear idea of what is being fixed, the outcome remains uncertain.

Chinese Medicine, Fertility, Womens HealthYin StudioAugust 19, 2019Fertility, Infertility, Unexplained, Stress, IVF

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