Chinese Medicine Tongue Diagnosis: Most of our clients who come to the office bristle at the thought of having their tongue diagnosed. When we first ask to see the tongue, most are embarrassed. “I did not brush my teeth before I came in” or “I ate blueberries” are common responses. We are often … [Read more...] about The importance of a good tongue!
Let’s Talk about Sex
Working with women and fertility, we focus all our attention on menstrual cycles. We focus so much on length of the period, quality of the period, timing of ovulation, signs of ovulation, etc. that we forget how babies are actually created. Last week, I had a patient report that she didn't think … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk about Sex
Birth Doula Workshop at the Center for the Childbearing Year
Many people have asked me where I completed my birth doula and postpartum doula training. I was trained at the Center for The Childbearing Year and have only positive things to say about it. The center has amazing, knowledgable, and grounded practitioners. They have supported many women during … [Read more...] about Birth Doula Workshop at the Center for the Childbearing Year
The Magic of Midlife – Women’s wellness and Traditional Chinese Medicine
As women, we are pressured to stay slim, a desire encouraged by the world around us, by advertising, by magazines, by popular culture.. And yet, our bodies change as we age – mostly beyond our control. Midlife hormonal changes require new eating and exercise habits if we are to maintain current … [Read more...] about The Magic of Midlife – Women’s wellness and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Diet: A Chinese Medical Perspective
Diet is just as important as acupuncture and herbs when it comes to treating the body from a traditional Chinese medical perspective. Making appropriate food choices is key in maintaing good balance. Individual foods, like Chinese herbs, have specific healing properties and this is the basis of … [Read more...] about Diet: A Chinese Medical Perspective
Yumana Body Rolling Class at Inspired Wellness in Birmingham
Saturday June 18th 8 am - to 9 am Access your deep core stabilizers using the amazing Yamuna BODY ROLLING Technique. This gentle and restorative experience will empower YOU to access your deep, innate stabilization system. Think self-guided massage and relief- ahh!! Using the Yamuna … [Read more...] about Yumana Body Rolling Class at Inspired Wellness in Birmingham