ACUPUNCTURE,  HERBAL MEDICINE,  BODY THERAPY,  NUTRITION  &  LIFESTYLE CONSULTATION 
 

Starting Acupuncture in the last trimester of pregnancy is optimal when preparing for labor and delivery - ideally starting around 32 weeks and continuing treatment until baby is delivered. Research shows that regular acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies during the last trimester lowers numerous risk factors: i.e. preterm labor, preeclampsia, stalled labor, fewer epidural and c-section rates, reduced anxiety, and fewer postpartum complications among others.

What does a Gestational Diabetes diagnosis really mean, how can you reduce your overall risk and, most importantly - what can you do to keep both you and baby as healthy as possible throughout. The good thing is strategies for prevention, and for management are much the same! Gestational Diabetes affects approximately one in 10 pregnancies and increases the risk of pregnancy and birth complication. Here are a few key "must-know" facts to consider in order to stay your healt

A personal menopause story, both poignant and comical. The story illustrates the realities of the perimenopause to menopause transition, while linking important research and information along the way - hoping to be a true resource for Women in mid-life. Hot flashes, brain fog, high cholesterol, blood pressure, metabolism changes, menopausal weight gain are all discussed.

Learning how to reduce your risk-factors for preeclampsia can put your mind at ease and give you some tools to stay healthy. If you're pregnant, or thinking about getting pregnant in the future - here are some tips to think preventatively!