Recurrent miscarriage can be caused by several different factors including hormone deficiencies or a hormone imbalance, blood clotting factors or genetic factors.  Hormone, thyroid and blood tests can be used to help identify potential causes of miscarriage.  Medications, supplements and counseling can help increase the likelihood of a successful pregnancy.

Saliva and urine tests can be used to help identify hormonal factors contributing to irregular periods.  Diet and lifestyle counseling, acupuncture and specific supplements help to regulate hormones, period cycles and treat the underlying cause of irregular cycles without the use of birth control pills.

PCOS is caused by a hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance and inflammation.  Women suffering from PCOS can experience irregular periods, lack of ovulation, acne, coarser thicker hair on the face and/or body, weight gain or inability to lose weight and fertility problems.  Hormone and blood testing are used to identify underlying hormonal imbalances causing PCOS symptoms.  Treatment for PCOS include diet and lifestyle counseling, Acupuncture, supplements and herbs to correct the hormonal imbalance, regulate cycles, ovulation and help women manage their PCOS symptoms.

Periods are supposed to come and go “like a thief in the night” according the Chinese Medical texts.  Nutrient deficiencies, uterine fibroids, endometriosis and hormone imbalances are among some of the reasons some women experience painful and/or heavy periods.  Hormone and/or blood/urine tests can help identify underlying reasons for painful and/or heavy periods and a combination of a hormone-friendly diet, Acupuncture, specific supplements, lifestyle and hormone replacement therapy can greatly improve how women manage their periods.

PMS and PMDD are due to hormonal imbalances affecting mood, energy, skin, digestion, sleep quality and relationships.  Treatments for PMS and PMDD include Acupuncture, specific supplements, bioidentical hormone therapy, counseling and a hormone-friendly diet can all help women better manage their symptoms and improve quality of life.

Women do not have to suffer from menopausal symptoms of hot flashes, nightsweats, insomnia, anxiety, irregular periods, vaginal dryness, low libido.  Hormone levels can be tested to assess hormonal imbalances causing these symptoms.  Treatment can include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, supplements, diet and lifestyle advice resulting in much more manageable symptoms and improved quality of life.

Heartburn is a symptom of acid from the stomach irritating the lining of the esophagus causing a “burning” sensation.  Treating acid reflux involves adjusting the diet and certain dietary/lifestyle habits while healing the esophagus with supplements to hasten healing and reduce upper GI inflammation.

Stress is a fact of life. But when stress starts to feel unmanageable, cortisol testing and other lab tests can be used to assess organic causes of stress and the how physical and mental/emotional stress are affecting our bodies and our well-being. Treatments include correcting hormonal imbalances and any nutrient deficiencies, supporting adrenal function through specific supplements or compounded medications, diet and lifestyle counseling and talk therapy

Eczema is a hypersensitivity reaction causing inflammation of the skin.  A thorough line of questions, family history and food sensitivity testing are among the tools used to identify the underlying causes of eczema.  Treatments may include eliminating food sensitivities, specific supplements, medication, counseling and lifestyle factors that are contributing to the eczema.

Psoriasis is caused by an autoimmune reaction triggering the immune system and affecting the skin.  Identifying and decreasing the triggers helps with the resolution of psoriasis and ability to manage psoriasis.  Treatments may involve dietary advice, supplements, medication, counseling and addressing lifestyle factors to make psoriasis more manageable.

Acne can negatively affect one’s self-esteem.  Hormone imbalances, food sensitivities and diet and lifestyle factors can all contribute to acne.  Acne can be successfully treated using dietary advice, skin care recommendations, supplements, medications and counseling to balance the hormones and inflammation causing acne and acne scars.