Acupuncture and Menopause: A Natural way to Symptom Relief While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a well-established option for many women, an increasing number are seeking natural, supportive therapies to ease symptoms and encourage a smoother transition. Acupuncture is one such option with growing clinical research supporting its benefits for menopausal women. The overall summary […]

Perimenopause and Dizziness: How Chinese Medicine Can Help You Find Balance Perimenopause is a natural phase of life, but for many women, it comes with unexpected symptoms—one of which is dizziness. Feeling lightheaded, unsteady, or as if the room is spinning can be both unsettling and disruptive. Why Does Dizziness Occur in Perimenopause? From a […]

Frozen shoulder and Menopause: Is there a link? Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a significant reduction in shoulder range of movement. Noticing changes during Menopause This has led many to ask, “Why has my shoulder pain become worse since entering perimenopause?” or “Is there a […]

Learning More at the All About Women Festival (Part 2) Attending the Feeling the Heat session at the All About Women Festival at Sydney's Opera House provided valuable insights into menopause, hormone health, and the latest research on treatment options. Because there was SO MUCH information and interesting perspectives, this is part 2 on my […]

Menopause and Hair Loss: Can Chinese Herbal Medicine Help? Hair loss during menopause can be one of the more unexpected and emotionally challenging changes women face. As oestrogen levels decline, many women notice their hair becoming thinner, falling out more easily, and growing back more slowly. While this can feel distressing, there are supportive and […]

Menopause Impacts Women’s Lives: Insights from 'Feeling the Heat' Over the weekend, I attended the "All About Women" festival at the Sydney Opera House and had the opportunity to sit in on the "Feeling the Heat" session. The speakers included Dr Susan Davis from Monash University, Dr Fatima Khan, Em Rusciano, Grace Molloy from Menopause […]