by Melissa Roxas | Jun 7, 2023 | Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Feature, Women's Health
Hormone imbalance is one of the most common concerns that women come to me for in the clinic. Whether it’s fatigue, anxiety, mood swings, period problems like irregular periods and heavy periods, migraines, or memory and concentration issues, women are seeking...
by Little Sage | May 31, 2023 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Stress Relief, Women's Health
Role of the liver In East Asian Medicine, the Liver organ is considered to be particularly important for women’s health. Here are some reasons why: Menstrual cycle regulation: The Liver plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle in women. When the Liver...
by Little Sage | May 3, 2023 | Perimenopause and menopause, Women's Health
A recent article by the New York Times highlights the staggering cost of menopause for women in the workforce, citing a study by the Mayo Clinic published recently. The study looked at how hot flashes, fatigue, brain fog, mood swings and the many symptoms associated...
by Little Sage | Apr 5, 2023 | Feature, Perimenopause and menopause, Women's Health
Perimenopause is the phase before menopause. Perimenopause is a process rather than a single event that happens. Perimenopause can start anywhere from two to twelve years before your periods actually stop. Some women experience them as early as their mid-to late 30s,...
by Melissa Roxas | Mar 22, 2023 | Inspiration, Women's Health
Perimenopause is a natural phase of a woman’s life that usually begins in your 40s or 50s, marking the transition to menopause. Unfortunately, this phase of life is often stigmatized in our culture, and women can feel devalued and marginalized as they experience...
by Little Sage | Sep 21, 2022 | Food as Medicine, Herbal medicine, Women's Health
Dang Gui, Radix Angelica Sinensis, is sweet, acrid, and warm. It means “state of return” because of its ability to induce the proper return of qi and blood to where it belongs in the body. It’s considered a sagely herb for women because of its ability to treat a...
