Fertility & Pregnancy

How eggs benefit your body after labour

Fertility & Pregnancy, Women’s Health 7 June, 2018 0

Eggs are very popular all around the world. They contain protein, and are full of vitamins and minerals, necessary for good health. They are also very versatile and can be cooked in a number of different ways for both sweet and savoury dishes. Eggs are generally suitable for all people (except those who have allergies […]

Kidney Deficiency: which symptoms show that your Kidney function is weak?

Fertility & Pregnancy, General Health, Preventative Health, Senior’s Health 1 May, 2018 2

The Kidneys are very important organs for the body according to traditional Chinese medicine. They are located on both sides of your lower back. This article introduces the Chinese medicine theory of the Kidney organ system and what Chinese medicine practitioners look for when diagnosing a Kidney Deficiency syndrome. How does Chinese medicine view the Kidneys? […]

Shorter menstrual cycles: why does my period come early?

Fertility & Pregnancy, Women’s Health 9 September, 2013 0

In the Chinese language, “yue jing” means period. Yue means monthly and jing means something that you should have. This can be translated as “you should have your period every month”. Chinese medicine theory considers that the normal menstrual cycle is around 28-30 days. In this article I am going to discuss how having a shorter menstrual […]

Conceive quickly: four important issues to check prior to pregnancy

Fertility & Pregnancy, Women’s Health 18 February, 2013 2

Couples who are having difficulty conceiving after two years, can be diagnosed with infertility. For some couples, waiting two years to discover there is a problem with fertility is too late – for example the couples’ age or health issues with either member of the couple. Therefore, being able to conceive quickly is very important […]

How to Maintain a Healthy Pregnancy (Part II): Second and Third Trimesters

Fertility & Pregnancy, Women’s Health 15 October, 2012 0

Do you know what lifestyle and diet is suitable during this part of your pregnancy? The second and third trimester of your pregnancy is from the fourth month to the end. During this stage of the pregnancy your body has many changes physically, compared to the first trimester. Due to this, your lifestyle, diet and […]

How to Maintain a Healthy Pregnancy (Part I): The First Trimester

Fertility & Pregnancy, Women’s Health 27 September, 2012 0

Do you know how Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine maintains health during pregnancy with lifestyle and diet? In my many years of clinical experience, I have realised that many pregnancy issues such as miscarriages and problems with the baby’s development, together with the health of both mother and baby after delivery, are due to unsuitable […]