A woman’s body goes through many cycles in the course of a lifetime. From the onset of puberty, to pregnancy, and finally menopause, with years of menstruation in between, a woman’s body and hormones are in a constant state of change. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can restore balance at any stage of a woman’s life. TCM has been proven to have a positive effect on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, the body’s mechanism that is responsible for keeping the female reproductive system in balance.

The area of women’s health encompasses conditions related to a woman’s monthly cycle, fertility, pregnancy, and menopause.  To me, though, “women’s health” signifies much more.  One of the great strengths of traditional Chinese medicine is its recognition of the link between our physical and emotional well-being. Insomnia, depression, anxiety, and irritability can all be addressed with acupuncture and herbal medicine. Read more