Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is a common endocrinopathy condition that is prevalent among women of reproductive ages. PCOS can start affecting your menstrual cycle as soon as you start puberty. However, statistics suggest that it is more commonly seen in women of ages 20 to 30 years old.
More attention is being paid to this complex environment inside the uterus as a possible key to unexplained infertility, failed IVF and recurrent miscarriage. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or using IVF or IUI, East Asian Medicine has a lot to offer in helping women improve the quality and thickness of their uterine lining.
Clinically we see that these supplements, along with a prenatal with folate, a healthy whole foods diet, customized herbal formulas and acupuncture can make a big difference in egg quality and overall fertility.
I’m falling in love with essential oils all over again and finding what a dynamic and delightful addition they are in my acupuncture treatments and my day to day life. Here is some basic information as well as do’s and don’ts to know if you are interested in experimenting with essential oils at home or in your own healing practice.
This delicious (and oh-so-easy!) summer soup comes from the wonderful Mickey Trescott of the Autoimmune Wellness Blog. It’s one of the many mouth-watering recipes in her book, The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, An Allergen-Free Approach to Managing Chronic Illness. If you are struggling with an autoimmune condition or are simply seeking to nourish yourself well, this cookbook is a fantastic resource.
I did some communing with nature deep in the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park this weekend. As my boyfriend and I slowly walked into the park, winding our way along a rustic elk path that paralleled the majestic pacific coast, I could feel myself dropping into a level of presence and relaxation that allowed me to let go of future concerns or worries of the past and to just be.The Japanese coined the term shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing” in the early 80’s. Since that time, forest bathing has become a popular ritual of preventative health care in Japan. In the decades that have followed, several robust studies have proven the health benefits of simply spending time in under the canopy of a living forest or in a natural area. Once again, science backs up this practice we intuitively know is great for us.
It’s no secret that Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine safely and effectively enhance fertility, support all stages of pregnancy and provide vital nourishment once the baby has arrived. As an acupuncturist specializing in reproductive health, it’s an immense joy to support patients on their path to parenthood.
If you’re a nursing mother, you’ve probably wondered if you are producing enough milk. If your baby is gaining weight and urinating regularly, you most likely are doing just fine. But there are times when your breast milk production may dip due to health issues and factors like diet, stress, lifestyle choices, and medications. Or maybe you’re just on the lower spectrum of steady milk production.
Here at Double Happiness Health we practice an evidence-based approach to healing migraines naturally. If you are already working with a western medical doctor and taking pharmaceuticals to treat and/or prevent your symptoms, not to worry. All of the following strategies are safe to implement while taking your medication and can, in some cases, help you gradually decrease or eliminate the medication altogether
Blood is a truly amazing substance that we rarely take time to appreciate. This specialized fluid in our body is comprised of plasma and cells. It circulates around the entire body through 100,000 miles of vessels, interfacing with every tissue and supplying it with essential nutrients such as oxygen, glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and hormones.
