Menstrual illnesses can involve many types of bleeding. There is normal healthy bleeding during menstruation, but then there is abnormal bleeding, which can be anything from profuse menstruation, long menstruation, early menstruation, bleeding after menstruation, continuous dripping after menstruation, ovulation bleeding, mid-cycle bleeding, bleeding before menstruation and luteal phase bleeding. These bleeding illnesses are called Beng Lou in Chinese medicine, which means Flooding and Trickling. Many factors may contribute to the menstrual illness, and in order to determine the root cause, the Acupuncture Physician will ask questions about the specific characteristics of the bleeding ... [Continue Reading]
Using BBT Chart to Promote Fertility
The basal body temperature (BBT) chart records the temperature of the woman’s body upon waking. It is called “basal” because it is measured at a time when the body is rested and the body’s metabolism and temperature is at its baseline. Recording the body’s temperature each morning, and watching the secretions of the cervix, and then charting these observations will, over time, build an individual profile, which is extremely informative. To start, all that is needed is a thermometer, a chart and a good night’s sleep (at least 4-5 unbroken hours). For those women who are having a regular menstrual cycle, Day 1 of the cycle starts with the first day of their period. It is ideal to ... [Continue Reading]