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Uterine Fibroids, Acupuncture, & Herbal Medicine

We have all heard of Uterine Fibroids and how they can be invasive to our wombs and lives. Most often, uterine fibroids can happen at any point during our reproductive age from menarche (1st bleed) till menopause. It is very common for increase growth of fibroids during the ages of 30 to 40-years old. I am sure some of you have heard of the stories from your mom, grandmother, and aunts, in how they had painful periods, heavy bleeding, felt 5 months pregnant, and most often decided to try birth control, or given a hysterectomy as remedies. Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Nutrition can help reduce uterine fibroids, improve fertility options, and manage any regrowths of fibroids.

fertilty, hormonal balance, Menopause, Painful Period, PCOS, Womens HealthDanielle DickshinskiFebruary 7, 2021Thriving with Eastern Medicine & Acupuncturefibroids, PCOS, PCOS & Fertility, fertility, heavy periods, painful periods, cyst, uterine fibroids

Easing Period Cramps, Naturally

At some point in their reproductive years, women will experience at least one painful period. For many with PCOS, Endometriosis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder, severe cramping and painful periods may be the norm. Teenage girls are experiencing an increase in painful periods, where they are missing school. Here is a list of some things to do to ease period cramps for short term management and long term healing.

Endometriosis, Menstrual Health, Painful PeriodDanielle DickshinskiOctober 5, 2020Thriving with Eastern Medicine & Acupunctureperiod cramps, painful periods, natural cycling, acupuncture for period cramps

PCOS & Acupuncture

September is P.C.O.S. Awareness Month! We will be sharing some tips on how to navigate managing PCOS, naturally, for healthier periods, regulate ovulation, improved digestion and metabolism, and supporting fertility. Often women diagnosed with P.C.O.S. may experience Painful Periods known as Dysmenorrhea, or Painful ovulation.

fertilty, Evidence Base Acupuncture, hormonal balance, Menstrual Health, Painful Period, PCOS, Womens HealthDanielle DickshinskiOctober 5, 2020Thriving with Eastern Medicine & AcupuncturePCOS, PCOS & Fertility, TTC, natural fertility, acupuncture for fertility, painful ovulation, painful periods

How Does Our Hormones Flow During the Month?

Just like the cycles of nature, our hormones have a cyclical rhythm. Women represent this natural phase monthly as each hormone waxes and wanes in synchronicity with one another. Each hormone serves a messenger between the Endocrine (hormonal) system and other tissues and organs. When this synchronicity of communication is thrown out of balance; then, we experiences symptoms of hormonal imbalances, which can mean too little, or too much, of one or more hormones. Before we dive into what can go wrong with our hormones relating to our monthly cycles. It is important to empower ourselves with the knowledge of our body. We need to understand what healthy and balanced looks like for us. Today, will explore the 4 Phases of our Monthly cycle and learn how the main hormones synchronize with one another to give us a flowing and creative experience.

Painful Period, hormonal balance, Mental Health, PMS, Womens HealthDanielle DickshinskiFebruary 5, 2020Thriving with Eastern Medicine & Acupunctureperiod health, womens health, Creative cycle for women, food for period health

Acupuncture for Easing Painful Periods (Dysmennorhea)

Acupuncture is well known for easing pain such as lower back pain and headaches, but it is not well known for its benefits for period health. At some point in a woman’s life, she may experience one, or many painful periods, requiring her to take time off from work, school, or other aspects of life; so she can lie in bed with a heat pack, ice cream, a pack of Midol, and maybe some tears.

Endometriosis, hormonal balance, Menstrual Health, Womens Health, Painful PeriodDanielle DickshinskiSeptember 27, 2019Thriving with Eastern Medicine & Acupuncturepainful periods, dysmenorrhea, periods health, cramping relief, natural remedies for painful periods, non-drug relief for painful periods, endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, acupuncture for painful periods, acupuncture for pain relief, evidence based acupuncture