by Annalise | Nov 5, 2013 | Diet, Fertility
Phase 2 The Follicular Phase (Yin Rising) By Annalise Drok The second phase of the menstrual cycle is all about yin essence in Chinese Medicine. The feminine, cool, moistening energy. It is when the follicles are growing, oestrogen is being produced and the...
by Annalise | Sep 10, 2013 | Diet, Health, Menstrual Cycle
Phase One – The Menstrual Flow By Annalise DrokGoing With The Flow The menstrual flow speaks volumes about the state of our reproductive health. It is a concept that is simple to grasp, in fact you would think it was almost an unnecessary statement, however it is...
by Annalise | Aug 21, 2013 | Seasons, Winter
Spending six weeks practicing in a different environment, has given me a strong reminder of a great strength of Chinese Medicine; the notion that we are always at one with our environment. Our surroundings – the climate, the land, the air, the seasons, the other...
by Annalise | Aug 14, 2013 | Annalise Drok, Health, Menstrual Cycle
The Yin and Yang of the Menstrual Cycle Annalise Drok It’s surprising how may of us women have very little idea of how the menstrual cycle works. Although after years on the pill and being told “if you have unprotected sex, you will get pregnant”...
by Annalise | Jul 13, 2013 | Fertility, Health
Nourishing Life, and Fertility Yang Sheng, in Chinese, means to ‘nourish life’. The principles are based on the preservation of health, not just the treatment of disease. The way we choose to care for our health now will impact not only on the quality of our health in...
How to transition off hormonal contraception and how TCM can help. Read Belinda's latest blog post for more information.
Are you currently going through perimenopause and are feeling like your metabolism is slowing down and you're gaining weight all of a sudden? This blog is for you. Read Remi's explaination on the changes happening in your body from a holistic perspective.
Do you struggle with period pain? In Aimee’s latest blog, she explores how Chinese Medicine can help reduce and relieve menstrual discomfort.
Looking to support your body as you're going through perimenopause? Check out Remi’s latest blog on which foods can help!