Let’s Talk about Chinese Herbs
When I entered acupuncture school, I also learned Chinese herbs. I laugh at my old thoughts back then - “Great, a bunch of dried leaves and twigs - what the heck can this crap do?” I could envision myself standing over a steaming pot of bubbling eye of newt, stirring the coalderine of weirdness.
What have Chinese herbs done for me??
Over the years, Chinese herbs have helped me sleep, warm up my cold hands and feet, soothed my worried mind and boosted my lagging energy.
Then perimenopause came along. I was a sweaty, hot, aggravated woman. I knew from the years of using Chinese herbs with fertility clients, hormones can be influenced with herbs. Thanks to herbs, I stopped night sweating, hot flashing and moderated my irritability.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs blend with each other and support you physically and emotionally . The amazing synergize has and continues to assist my clients to be the best they can be.
So, what can Chinese herbs do for you and fertility?
A ton of things!!! They can lengthen a cycle, shorten a cycle, increase cervical mucus, help stop driving yourself nuts with worry and frustration. Most importantly, Chinese herbs can improve hormones, egg maturation and potentially improve egg quality.
While taking herbs, I will be closely monitoring your cycle for all changes to ensure the treatment process is headed in the correct direction. Any combination of herbs (even herbal supplements) can create changes we don’t want. It’s key to be aware of your body and for me to follow your progress.
The herbs prescribed are manufactured by KPC herbs. A highly regarded company with strict testing standards for toxins and heavy metals. (Yes, it's important for a woman trying to conceive to avoid as many toxins and heavy metals as possible).
Please Note: To be licensed in Chinese Herbology requires a Master’s Degree and 4 years of study. The first two years are studying individualized herbs. Followed by two years learning how to combine herbs and create classical Chinese formulas. Prescribing Chinese herbs is an art form and takes many years of education. Not all acupuncturists are trained in Chinese herbs.
