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The Basics Needs Of Postpartum Transition

The transition into motherhood is know as Matrescence, or the 4th trimester. It is the first 3 months after giving birth where the new mom is healing on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level. She is adjusting to the new identity of motherhood, while forming a new bond and relationship with the little life, who is making a big impact. The new mom needs to be mothered during this time to give her the best outcome and foundation of health. Cultures all over the world have customs in place to mother the new mother. Here, we will talk about the 5 basic needs of the Postpartum Transition that goes beyond the 6-week check up from the Ob-Gyn.

Treating PCOS with Chinese Medicine

P.CO.S., Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome is one of the leading causes of infertility and very common, affecting 6 to 10% of premenopausal women. P.C.O.S. is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility (meaning no ovulation). In order to diagnose P.C.O.S., 2 out of the 3 key symptoms are needed:

Poopin' for Hormonal Balancing

We will be talking about a topic everyone does, but never talks about. Your bowel movement, or pooping habits, have everything to do with your hormonal balance. We will talk about how constipation can throw off hormones leading to increase PMS, hot flashes, and contributes to lumpy breasts. We will cover what is a healthy bowel movement and what would be considered constipation; then, we will give you some tips you can try at home to improve your colon health and hormonal health.