If you’ve ever been caught in the middle of a meeting, on a subway ride, or simply trying to fall asleep—and suddenly feel a wave of heat flooding your face and chest, sweat pouring down, your heart racing, and your patience thinning—you’re not alone. For many women, especially in their 40s and 50s, hot flashes […]
Hot Flashes & Kidney Yin Deficiency with Heat: A TCM Perspective Read More »
If you’ve been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)—or suspect you may have it—you’ve likely heard a standard explanation: PCOS is a hormone disorder linked to menstrual irregularities, weight gain, excess hair growth, and insulin resistance. But here’s what many don’t realize: PCOS exists on a spectrum, and it doesn’t always look the way you’ve
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the rhythm of the menstrual cycle depends on specific interactions between Yin and Yang energies in the menstruating body. Yin can be thought of as substance or nourishment and is related to the physical structure of the ovaries, uterine lining, fluids and secretions. Yang can be thought of as proper
In Chinese medicine, observing the patterns, fluctuations and shifts in your monthly cycle has long been regarded as a reliable indicator of overall health. The color and consistency of your flow, cycle length and regularity, discomforts associated with your bleed and even premenstrual symptoms provide insight into the complex and ever changing nature of your
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