Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Combining Eastern and Western Medicine
Every now and then I get to do something even more exciting than my typical day’s work. This time I get to collaborate with Dr. Kimberley Thornton, M.D., a highly revered Reproductive Specialist from RMA of New York. Together we decided to draw from our own experiences and offer an East/West perspective on this perplexing illness, […]
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) and TCM
Urinary Tract Infections (or “UTIs”) are bacterial infections that most commonly affect the urethra or the bladder. These infections can also occur further up the urinary tract in the ureters or the kidneys. While both men and women can be affected, UTIs are much more common in women. Most women will experience one, and often […]
The Parent Collective (Guest Blogger) : How a baby support group can work for you
From time to time, I choose to use a guest from my health network to post on my monthly blog. For those who don’t already know this, I work with a web of health providers and care takers, all of which are professionals I’m happy to refer to because either 1) I had a great […]
Labor preparation with Acupuncture
Birth can be a time of excitement and nervous emotion in anticipation of the upcoming labor and delivery and the arrival of a newborn baby. Helping the body prepare for this event can greatly increase your chances for a health labor and delivery. It is important to consider that it is not necessarily the length […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a genetically linked hormonal imbalance that affects 7% of women of reproductive age. It is the most common hormonal disorder among all women. During PCOS the body is ineffective in processing insulin and regulating glucose (sugar) in the blood. Therefore, many of the symptoms of PCOS take on the same characteristics as Diabetes. […]
Fertility massages for women
TuiNa is effective for treating women’s internal health imbalances TuiNa is a form of Chinese massage that has been practiced for over 2000 years in China. Many people think that massage is only helpful for pain or alleviating stress and tension, but this could not be further from the truth. TuiNa is extremely helpful for internal medical complaints […]
Postpartum thyroiditis.. aka “the baby blahs”
Fatigue, anxiousness, weight gain… just some of the perks of becoming a new mom, right? Much has been said about postpartum blues, but have you ever thought you just had a case of the baby blahs? From the beginning of your pregnancy right through to when you wean off breastfeeding, you are on one crazy […]