And what to do about it … For those with low iron stores—confirmed by a blood test showing low ferritin and haemoglobin levels—iron supplements or infusions are often the first line of treatment. However, these interventions may not always be effective. If you’ve been taking iron supplements without seeing improvements, several factors could be at ... Read more The post Why Iron Supplements & Infusions Don’t Work for Some ~ first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

These are healthy & delicious. Even my kid loves them! Recipe by Nourish the day (http://nourishtheday.com/) Ingredients 1 2/3 cup/150g/5.2 oz rolled oats3 ripe Bananas1/4 cup/60ml/2 oz Rice Bran oil1/3 cup/60g/2 oz Natvia/ stevia/ granulated natural sweetener of choice2 Eggs1 tsp Vanilla Extract1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp Baking soda1/3 cup/30g/1 oz flax seed ground2 ... Read more The post No added sugar Banana Berry Muffin first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

Inflammation, while a natural defence mechanism, can lead to health problems when it becomes chronic. Here are some conditions associated with chronic inflammation: What about short-term inflammation? Like an inflamed joint or injury? Tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, hey anything with “itis” in it, refers to inflammation. So, how do we reduce it? Here are 15 natural ... Read more The post 16 Ways to Reduce Inflammation Naturally first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

Does orgasm during menstruation cause endometriosis? According to results of a 2019 study of 555 women- vaginal intercourse and sexual activity leading to orgasm during menstruation increases the risk of endometriosis!  The finding supports one of the theories of what causes Endometriosis- retrograde menstruation. This theory describes that the back flow of menstrual blood into the ... Read more The post Tackling Endometriosis Naturally first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

Prep time: 15-20minsCook time: 30minsTotal time: 45-50mins Breakfast can be one of the most important meals of the day, but it can also be one of theones hardest to make sure that we have. I find that pre-making my breakfast is the best wayto guarantee that I actually have it. One of my favourites is ... Read more The post Easy Oat Slice first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

We launched our signature premium organic green tea last month! In celebration of the clinic’s 24th birthday in the Year of the Dragon. It’s Dragon Wellness Tea. Smooth, mild and full of anti-oxidants. We all know the health benefits of green tea don’t we? Here they are just in case: 10 Evidence-Based Benefits of Green ... Read more The post Dragon Wellness Tea first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

Migraines can be debilitating and sometimes the medications don’t work. In Chinese Medicine, there are several types of migraine, all with different underlying causes and differentiated by symptoms. In a session, it is the practitioner’s job to go through a process of differential diagnosis to determine exactly what is causing your migraines, so that the ... Read more The post 3 Ways to Relieve Migraines Naturally first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

Still trying? Want to make sure you have all your ducks in a row? Wondering if there’s something amiss? The fertility journey can be full of doubts. I remember. I had 3 years of trying with doubts. It can be so tough. Knowing what to try can make it easier. One of the most important ... Read more The post 6 Things Not to miss When Trying to Fall Pregnant first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

(BBT = Basal Body Temperature) 1. Obtain a proper fertility thermometer. which is a digital thermometer which has 2 decimal points. You can buy one from most pharmacies. Or online via the download below if it’s more convenient. Dedicate that thermometer to BBT checking and clean it with an alcohol swab regularly. 2. Obtain a ... Read more The post HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR BBT (BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE)? first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more

The first thing to work out when you’re planning to fall pregnant, is whether you’re ovulating or not. There are a few ways to tell: I recommend that you check by more than one of the above methods. As most are not 100% accurate. If you’ve been trying for more than 12 months (less if ... Read more The post How Do I Know if I’m Ovulating? first appeared on Freedom Chinese Medicine ..read more