Are you a lady of a certain age?

If so, you might like to know that small pilot studies have shown that Chinese Herbal Medicine can be beneficial to controlling hot flushes.

There are some wonderful TCM formulas that specifically target menopausal symptoms, and I can modify them based on which symptoms are most disruptive to your life.

As with anything, the sooner you start treatment, the better!

Women between 45 and 50 who start having irregular periods, heavy periods, and/or some hot flashes should get in for treatment as soon as possible so that their body can be brought into balance before the hormonal changes affect it too much.

Menopause is a natural occurrence – a time of transition, wisdom, and growth .

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can help moderate the negative aspects of this time so that you can appreciate it for what it is!

Get in touch if you'd like to know more!

​In Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, a happy digestion means happy Spleen.

You may be eating healthy but without a good digestion system, the rest of your health may be affected.

Here are five herbs you've probably got in your pantry to help get your guts back to their former glory!
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• Black Pepper 胡椒 - Relieves vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain
• Fennel Seeds 小茴香 - Helps to ease side rib pain, menstrual pain, hernia and lower back pain
• Clove 丁香 - Helps to battle vomiting, hiccups, abdominal pain and diarrhoea
• Cinnamon 肉桂 - Good for menstrual pain, body aches and pain
• Fresh Ginger 生姜 - Great for firing up the digestive system to treat nausea

All of these herbs are good for those who are always feeling a little cold, sluggish, lethargic and easily get bloating or indigestion.

If you give them a try, let me know how you get on!