Chinese Medicine would argue that colic is neither a myth nor a fixed diagnosis. A baby that is colicky is likely reacting to an uncomfortable process of indigestion. Thinking about how small their stomachs are; about the size of their fists, it is not hard to imagine that even a small gas bubble is very uncomfortable. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Yoga for Fertility
Yoga Can Help with Fertility
Begin each practice with a seated meditation. Breath deeply through nose and exhale through the mouth. Repeat 2-3 times. End each practice in the corpse pose. Lie on back with low back supported letting your legs roll outwards and your arms out to the sides of your body. Palms facing upwards.Continue reading
Diet & Hormone Balance
Simple dietary changes can help balance your hormones. Here are some simple tips:Continue reading
Meal Planning Tips
Planning our lives around food is essential. Eating together healthy, well planned meals is essential because it can help prevent disease, can maintain our weight by avoiding quick fix indulgences, can alleviate stress, and it encourages our children’s development. Continue reading
Children’s Health & Chinese Medicine
Pediatrics is one of the oldest specialties within Chinese medicine. In TCM pediatrics children are not just considered miniature adults. Rather, children are believed to be immature both physically and functionally, and most of the common pediatric complaints are due to this immaturity. Continue reading