Acupuncture and other Chinese medical modalities have a variety of uses during pregnancy, and i just love working with pregnant women. One of the most common uses of acupuncture during pregnancy is to create the proper conditions to ensure optimal fetal positioning. If a baby is in a breech position after 32-34 weeks gestation, acupuncture …
I am so excited to share my personal Yoni steam experience for labor preparation! I have been steaming regularly since 2016, and it was so hard for me to discontinue my steaming ritual when I found out that I was pregnant (steaming during pregnancy is contraindicated). I couldn’t wait to get back on the steaming …
At long last it is finally feeling like fall here in LA! Mornings are crisp and invigorating, the days are bright and sunny (but not sweltering), and nights are cool and inspire cozy nesting. As I become more aligned with seasonal energy, I am so much more aware of how much actually changes, even here …
Hello lovely readers! I spent this past week learning a beautiful abdominal massage therapy technique know as, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®. The purpose of this type of massage is to guide the abdominal organs back into their proper position. The techniques work by relieving congestion and blockages to improve flow in the circulatory, …
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Although menstrual irregularities and symptoms that occur around the menstrual cycle are common, this doesn’t mean that they’re normal! Gynecologists often prescribe birth control pills to ‘regulate’ women’s cycles and to alleviate symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. But the pill is not the only answer, nor is it a particularly good answer! The birth …
I recently took a course through Steamy Chick with the lovely acupuncturist/herbalist that works with the company. She had all sorts of wisdom to share in terms of how women can take care of themselves, particularly during their ‘moon time’ (when they’re menstruating). One of my favorite practices offered in the course was making and consuming …
