As women, we often wear many hats. We are mothers, partners, daughters, friends, carers, professionals and organisers of seemingly endless to do lists. We spend our days looking after the needs of others and making sure everything runs smoothly, often placing our own needs at the very bottom of the pile. For many women, self…
Understanding Heavy Periods You’ve bled through at work again. You’re cancelling plans because you can’t risk being far from a bathroom. You’re exhausted, pale, and planning your entire life around your cycle. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—heavy menstrual bleeding affects up to one in three women at some point in their lives. Heavy…
In this blog we will be talking about why blood deficiency in Chinese medicine can create so many issues for women – physically, emotionally and mentally. And we will touch on the principles of how to build blood through your diet. Blood deficiency in Chinese medicine describes a state where the body lacks sufficient nourishing blood…
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Migraine and Headache Relief Migraines and persistent headaches can disrupt every part of life. At Mei Hua Chinese Medicine Clinic in Redcliffe, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine offer a gentle, drug-free way to ease pain and reduce how often headaches strike. These time-tested therapies are backed by modern clinical…
Spleen Qi and Blood Production for Women’s Health In Chinese medicine, the spleen energetic system transforms food into energy and blood, maintaining strength, fertility, and regular menstruation. Weak spleen qi can contribute to fatigue, irregular, heavy, or scanty periods, pale complexion, and greater risk of deficiency in the reproductive years. Supporting spleen qi with acupuncture, herbal…
Gentle Nourishment from a Chinese Medicine Perspective Congee — the humble rice porridge — has been a staple in Chinese kitchens for centuries. You will find it is a staple in 15 countries around the world. It is eaten not just for its comfort, but also for its healing power. It is one of the…
Menopause is a natural phase in our life as women and can bring various physical and emotional challenges due to hormonal changes, but also significant changes in our perspective of lifestyle and whether we are happy with our life. It can be a time for deep reflection and change, not only physically but emotionally and…
Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, typically beginning in the mid-30s to late 40s. This transitional period can last anywhere from 2 to 10 years, during which significant hormonal changes occur. These fluctuations, primarily involving estrogen and progesterone, play a crucial role in bringing about various physical and emotional symptoms. Recognizing the…
Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis Endometriosis affects millions of women globally, but its diagnosis can be elusive. Recognizing its symptoms and understanding potential causes is crucial. Endometriosis can affect quality of life, including work and study. Chinese medicine, both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are treatment options for managing endometriosis. Common Symptoms Women with…
Our menstrual cycle is a complex and vital aspect of women’s health, playing a significant role in our overall well-being. This natural process involves a series of hormonal changes that regulate the preparation of our body for pregnancy. Each phase of our cycle brings with it varying levels of energy, emotional states, and physical symptoms….
Perimenopause is part of ‘the menopause’ transition and is a significant time of change in a woman’s life. We can experience many physical and emotional difficulties during this time. From irregular periods to mood swings and sleep problems, perimenopause can have a huge impact on our health. As more women look for natural and holistic…
PCOS is now PMOS PCOS is now referred to as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in updated international guidelines. The name change reflects a broader understanding that this is a hormonal and metabolic condition, not just an ovarian one. The diagnostic criteria have not changed. If you have been diagnosed with PCOS, this diagnosis still…
Hot flushes, night sweats and insomnia? Approximately 85% of women experience symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats and insomnia during peri-menopause and menopause. Many women turn to Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture to help with the symptoms they experience during this time of change. Menopausal symptoms can have a huge impact on our daily life,…
Are you suffering from postpartum anxiety? Are you worrying or feeling fear excessively? Many of us experience anxiety and feelings of stress as we navigate the challenges we experience as a new parent. Yet postnatal anxiety is when these feelings are not going away, and you are finding it hard to live with these feelings….
We have heard a lot about how endometriosis effects our fertility, yet there are women that suffer from silent endometriosis. These women have no symptoms, and only find out when they are struggling to conceive. One in ten women have endometriosis yet it can take an average of eight years for a diagnosis. Some women…
What is adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is where the deposits of endometrial tissue burrow into the muscle layer of the uterus. If it worsens, it can cause thickening of the muscle tissue and can be misdiagnosed as fibroids. Adenomyosis can be asymptomatic. When symptoms do occur, they can include: When menstruation happens, endometrial tissue bleeds into the…
As women, understanding our menstrual cycle and the energies that are related to the different phases can bring about peace and balance in our bodies. Through understanding we can let go the judgement many of us have towards the way we respond to our reproductive hormones. Our judgement of menstruation The way we view and…
Hormonal daughters and/ or painful periods I often recall the dread I hear in parents voices when they speak of the teenage years, of out of control, hormonal daughters. Puberty need not be fraught with emotional outbursts if our bodies work as they should. If the body is not in balance, there are warning signs…
Relieve period pain naturally Do you suffer from period pain? Do you feel exhausted, curled up with hot packs. Or do you take medication each month to keep period pain at bay? Period pain is not normal. Pain before, during or after the menstrual period is suffered by many many women. I suffered it myself for years. Memories…
The kaleidoscope of Premenstrual tension (PMT) The experience of premenstrual tension (PMT) can be excruciating, not only for us as women, but also to those around us. There are the physical symptoms of sore breasts, bowel changes, weight gain, headaches and pimples to name but a few. Then there are the emotional changes, the mood…
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