Endometriosis - do you have it? Or do you know someone who does? This episode is for you.
During this episode we discuss:
- laparoscopies - what are they, should you get one and how are they viewed from a TCM perspective?
- the relationship between gut health and endometriosis.
- inflammatory triggers and how your diet can either fuel or help relieve endometriosis.
May 21, 2021
25 min
In this episode, TCM Dr. Lauren outlines the varying patterns of PCOS and she also covers how many women may experience PCO, rather than PCOS. Didn’t realise there was a difference? We discuss how to determine which case you may have.
Also discussed in this episode is:
> the role dampness has to play in regards to PCOS
> key contributing factors that may be aggravating your PCOS
> how diet can impact PCOS
Apr 29, 2021
14 min
18: The Relationship Between a Menstrual Cycle and the Digestive System, with TCM Dr. Lauren Curtain
In this episode, TCM Dr. Lauren Curtain unpacks this relationship and explains how the quality of our menstrual cycle is highly dependent on our ability to digest foods.
A few points of discussion throughout this episode are:
1. The link between excess cervical fluid and the digestive system.
2. How a compromised gut may be causing your PMS
3. The importance of gut health in regards to fertility
Mar 30, 2021
27 min
Are you following the same diet throughout your entire menstrual cycle and left wondering why your appetite seems to fluctuate throughout? Perhaps you experience sugar cravings and inflammation prior to your period alongside this change in appetite.
Implementing simple, positive changes to your diet and gaining knowledge about foods that are beneficial to the menstrual cycle can have a huge impact on the quality of your period and overall health.
Mar 16, 2021
21 min
From a TCM perspective, there is a significant relationship between ovulation and the period; are you aware of how one influences and dictates the other?
Knowing whether or not you are ovulating regularly as well as understanding the ideal time of the cycle to be ovulating, is key to fostering a healthy and regular period.
Feb 24, 2021
15 min
In this episode we invite TCM Dr. Lauren Curtain to discuss the essentials for a healthy menstrual cycle, from a Chinese Medicine perspective.
We dive into the four phases of the menstrual cycle and focus on how the period is considered the fifth vital sign for a female. Blood flow, colour and the amount of days bleeding are all elements you should be observing, as well as the different types of cervical fluid throughout the menstrual cycle.
Feb 11, 2021
24 min
In this episode, TCM Dr. Lauren Curtain explains the ideal situation for a healthy gut and why raw foods may be damaging to a compromised digestive system.
In this episode we cover:
> why you may feel more anxious or tired when consuming raw foods
> why so many people perceive raw foods as “healthy”
> the fact that enzymes in raw foods won’t be absorbed by your body if your gut is compromised
> how food is seen as medicine from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective.
Jan 20, 2021
22 min
On this episode we discussed:
> Butterflies and bloating - did you know there is a connection between our emotions and the gut?
> Exercise; how overdoing it or not moving at all may be compromising your digestive system.
> How your inherent constitution may affect your gut health.
Perhaps you’re prone to sweating? Or cold extremities? These patterns are unique and of course, connected to the digestive system.
There is no one size fits all when it comes to gut health.
Jan 6, 2021
30 min
This episode is the final part of the Five Elements Series.
Do you often experience anger, crave sour tastes or seem prone to shouting lots? Then perhaps learning more about the wood element would be helpful.
Dec 23, 2020
6 min
Water - the element correlating to fearful emotions, the kidneys, the taste of salty foods and a putrid scent. From the perspective of TCM Dr. Lee Smith, a person who experiences these characteristics may identify with the water element.
Dec 8, 2020
6 min
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