A low reading on a bone density scan does not equal a Fosamax deficiency. Healthy bones are hard, living tissue, but they also have a certain amount of flexibility. They are designed to bend and absorb shock and stress, and in fact one of the ways that bones become stronger is by challenging them. We…
Treating PCOS with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is not just an issue with a woman’s ovaries, but can be a systemic condition that is closely tied with a variety of hormonal interactions in the body. The standard conventional treatment involves the use of synthetic hormone birth control pills, which can suppress some of the symptoms, but it does…
Nourishing life: acupuncture and acupressure for pregnancy and childbirth • EAP060
It’s fairly common knowledge these days that acupuncture is helpful in promoting fertility and pregnancy. But acupuncture is not just helpful for getting pregnant, it has a track record in easing the discomfort of back pain, digestive, urinary and emotional issues that are often not well treated by conventional medicine. Additionally, acupressure can be of…
Riding the hormonal tide; natural methods of period repair • EAP054
Contrary to the view of conventional medicine, women’s menstrual cycle can be smooth and regulated with natural methods. In this episode we look at how a woman’s monthly cycle is a vital indicator of her overall health. Additionally, we see how the “periods” that accompany hormonal birth control are not periods in the true sense,…
Cultivating the fertile field: Chinese medicine for making healthy babies • EAP048
Fertility issues are more than simply being able to get pregnant. Cultivating a fertile internal environment, having a healthy pregnancy, carrying a child to term and being able to give them a healthy vitality all are part of the process of bringing a new life into the world. In this episode we explore how acupuncture,…
Working with Nature— natural birth control, body literacy and the darker side of the pill • EAP030
The birth control pill has been lauded, and for good reason too, as a way for women to take charge of their reproductive choices. And while it does a fine job of preventing conception, for some women it is not without paying a physical, emotional or psychological price. Our guest today has taken a closer…
What they didn’t tell you about the birth control pill • EAP027
Birth control pills are generally thought of as a side-effect free medication that prevents pregnancy and can help to regulate a troublesome period. It’s true it prevents ovulation, which in turn removes the possibility of conception. However, its synthetic hormonal tide not only creates profound mental and emotional shifts, but it can cause problems with…
Navigating the cutting edge of ancient and modern fertility • EAP022
There are plenty of ways to approach enhancing fertility, and our guest today works at the cusp of modern high tech endocrinology and Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Listen in for how she combines these powerful and complimentary methods to help couples take home a healthy baby. This show is chock full of useful information about…
Feed Your Fertility • EAP016
It’s no accident that we talk about fertile soil being the foundation of a vibrant garden. Fertility is not simply about being able to get pregnant, but being able to carry that child to term and provide the essential nourishment they need to have all the resources required to grow into a healthy and vital…
