Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a group of emotional and physical symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms occur one to two weeks before a menstrual period starts. The most common symptoms include depression, mood...

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In an ideal situation, menstruation should be painless and accompanied by minimal pre- and post-menstrual signs and symptoms. However, for many women, the monthly period can be very uncomfortable. This pain can manifest itself...

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One of the great strengths of Chinese herbal medicine is in being able to balance women’s hormones. Both menopause and pmenopause are treated very effectively using Chinese herbal medicine. What is the difference between menopause...

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Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding. Menstrual periods are considered heavy when a woman’s menstrual flow soaks a sanitary pad or tampon every hour for several consecutive...

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Absent periods (amenorrhea) are referred to as Bi Jing in Chinese. Jing means menstruation, and bi means ‘shut’ or ‘closed’. There are different types of amenorrhea: Primary Amenorrhea – when a woman has not...

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This is the final segment of the 5 Elements series – Earth. Unlike the other 4 elements of Chinese medicine (Wood, Fire, Metal and Water), the Earth element does not have its own unique...

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At Merry Clinic, our healing philosophy is such that we seek to bring harmony and balance to the body, healing from within. Your skin, the largest organ of your body, is a mirror reflecting...

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This is the 4th article on the 5 Elements of Chinese medicine – Fire. Since it is almost Winter, hopefully you are nice and warm sitting in front of a fireplace right now. Actually, the...

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The next element in our 5 Elements series is Wood. Although we are currently approaching Wintertime, this post will give you something to look forward to. Wood is the element associated with Springtime! In the Wintertime, life...

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The second installment in our Elements of Chinese Medicine series is Water. The season of the year associated with Water is Wintertime. Winter is the time when things in nature are contracted, dormant, and...

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