Harnessing the Power of Acupuncture for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Harnessing the Power of Acupuncture for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP When I was a teenager, and well into my twenties, I struggled with at times debilitating digestive issues, as well as an array of hormonal imbalances that resulted in me losing my menstrual cycle for over a year. I was diagnosed with...
Acupuncture for New Mothers: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help During Postpartum

Acupuncture for New Mothers: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help During Postpartum

By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP If you’re reading this blog post, you probably already know that the postpartum period is often a time when new mothers are focused solely on the health of their newborn, with little time to tend to themselves! Setting aside some time for...
Exploring Gynecology Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Elements Theory

Exploring Gynecology Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Elements Theory

By Kavita Gill, R.TCMP, R.Ac Welcome back to the continuation of my blog series on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Gynecology. My aim is to illustrate how this ancient medicine has helped people for over  three-millennia to address their reproductive health and...