HORMONES

Hormone Imbalance and Chinese Medicine

Hormones play a very important part in a woman's body. They support some of the very crucial functions of the body such as growth development, metabolism, reproduction, digestion, mood as well as cell and tissue growth. It is normal for hormones to change over time, …

Amenorrhea (absent period) & Chinese Medicine

Absent period, known as Amenorrhea is when a female experiences absence of menstruation. A women should normally menstruate every 23 to 35 days. There are 2 types of Amenorrhea. Primary - when a women has never had her first period. Secondary - when a women …

What the colour of your period can tell you about your health

Talking about menstrual blood is still considered a taboo topic but taking a look at the colour and reveals a lot about your overall health. Chinese Medicine places a huge importance on a women’s menstrual blood. The first step in diagnoses for a woman in …

Understanding Menstrual Cycle – Yin Yang Phase

The quality of a women’s menstrual cycle according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can tell us everything we need to know about a women’s fertility and general health. Understanding these cycles and being more mindful towards the phase of cycle your body is in allows …

Chinese Herbal Remedies For PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome ( PMS ) affects more then 90% of women during menstruation. (1). Before menstruation estrogen levels in the body are reduced, this change in hormones in most cases leads to PMS. PMS can affect your body physically as well as mentally such as …

How to boost your fertility after an unsuccessful IVF

Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped many who may have gone through IVF without success. Mrs. Pendy, a client at GinSen Clinic London, got pregnant in less than five months of using TCM despite failing IVF three different times.When she visited GinSen, she wanted to understand …

Your Guide to Adaptogen Supplements

Adaptogens have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, but over the past year or two, interest in adaptogenic supplements has skyrocketed. If you are interested in learning more about how adaptogens can help support your body, read on. What are Adaptogenic …

Ginseng Supplements: Benefits You Need to Know About

Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal medicines in the world. It is packed full of antioxidants to help calm inflammation, holds immune-boosting properties, and may help support energy levels (1) These are just some of the reasons people choose to add this herb …

Getting Pregnant With Endometriosis : Success Story

Endometriosis is a female health disorder that occurs when cells from the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other areas of the body. At our clinics: GinSen in London we frequently get clients who are struggling to conceive due to Endometriosis. Take a look at …

Can Body Weight Impact Fertility ?

Body weight is a touchy subject, and it can become even more complex when talking about the relationship between weight and infertility. In fact, your weight, whether too high or too low, can impact fertility. Being overweight can prevent ovulation or prevent fertility treatments from …