Mei Hua Chinese Medicine Clinic is remaining open during this unprecedented and ever-changing time. Online consultations for herbal medicine and acupressure prescriptions are available.
Insomnia during Menopause What is it about lack of sleep and menopause? Sleep during menopause can be very elusive. Are you experiencing lack of sleep as you go through menopause? It is one of the most debilitating symptoms going through the change. Lying there wide awake, knowing there is a big day ahead, worried about…
What is adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is where the cells of the uterus that bleed in menstruation grow in the muscle of the uterus. When menstruation happens, it bleeds into the muscle creating distension in the lower abdomen. It can cause extreme pain, heavy bleeding, exhaustion and disruption to quality of life. It is believed 1 in…
Did you know? Did you know our hormones increase during menopause? There are so many symptoms of hormonal imbalance in menopause. Some of these include hot flushes, spontaneous sweating, anxiety, fatigue and emotional ups and downs. Menopause equals change. This change happens throughout the body not just in our ovaries or uterus. Some of our…
The art of nourishing life is about looking out into the natural world and following the principles we see in nature. It makes sense on a fundamental level. However with the busy-ness of our lives we often are blinded by what is going on around us. We are busy running to the next appointment, getting…
If you are feeling sad in autumn, don’t despair. Autumn is the time of sadness. To find out more read on! Sadness, the metal element and lungs In Chinese medicine, each season has a corresponding element and organ. Most people have heard of the five elements. They are Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. It…
What you can do to stay in tune with autumn Go to bed earlier and rise earlier Be more peaceful and partake in quiet reflection Gently moisten the lungs and body surfaces, including the sinus and throat. Add sour foods to your diet and eat nourishing fluid producing foods to combat the dryness of autumn…
Panic, palpitations and impending doom Menopause and anxiety can often come hand in hand. Women who have not experienced anxiety before can often find themselves anxious. This in addition causes problems with sleep, our digestion and our sense of wellbeing. As we career towards menopause, our reproductive hormones can have a huge impact on our…
Bleeding during the early stages of pregnancy is really alarming. What do you do when your healthcare provider advises you there is nothing to do, go home and wait to see what happens? The waiting time can be mind numbing, the grief is overwhelming. If you are in the first trimester you may not have…
Fertility is creation Rethinking fertility treatments. Sometimes when you are so stressed and anxious about falling pregnant and having a baby, you may forget the end goal. Fertility is creation. The creation of life, the coming together of the male and female essence to create life. To support creation, we need to nurture your body,…
