Women Health

Babies up six months of age should be fed breast milk exclusively, but what should they consume when they grow older? An infant’s first...

Hot flushes. Night sweats. Palpitations. Insomnia. For some women, menopause can be a physically stressful and emotionally draining time. Technically, menopause occurs when a...

Unfortunately for some pregnant women, a common pain that accompanies pregnancy is backache. The Bane of Backache There are numerous reasons why backaches are...

Morning sickness is dreaded by husbands and wives alike. In spite of available treatments, its occurence in early pregnancy conjures up scenes of couples...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a collective term referring to various physical and emotional symptoms that may occur about two weeks before an anticipated menstrual period,” says Dr Ben...

The odds of getting pregnant seemed stacked against 37-year old Cathy Tan*. When she first consulted Dr Ann Tan at the Women & Fetal...

Sometimes getting pregnant is hard. The causes are many. The stress of a fast-paced life or demanding job can throw the body out of...

The TCM view on breastfeeding is pretty similar to that of conventional medicine, as this chat with Senior Physician Qi Xiao Yan from the...

The archetypal image of breastfeeding often involves a woman smiling serenely at a baby suckling one of her breasts. Such a clichéd scene doesn’t...

Breast Milk vs Formula Milk According to the Health Promotion Board (HPB), breast milk is the ideal natural food for your baby and exclusive breastfeeding is perfectly...

The act of giving birth takes a lot out of a woman. Apart from expending a lot of energy, she also suffers significant blood...

You've probably heard that skincarestarts from the inside out. While there is truth to this statement, there are many external factors that may be...

Natural skin care ingredients help fight skin aging from the inside out by neutralizing free radical damage, restoring collagen levels, and soothing inflammation. Therefore,...

Did you know that 30 million American women experience hair loss, also known as alopecia? While hair loss or baldness in men is common,...

Many of us have hormonal acne during our teenage years and thought of it as part of puberty. It can be disconcerting when we...

Many Americans are just now learning about gua sha massage tools and how to use them to maintain beautiful skin. However, this ancient technique...

If you're looking to add superfoods to your diet that give you beautiful skin, then add sea buckthorn to your shopping list. Sea buckthorn...

Skin complexion is an important part of your internal health. Vibrant, smooth, and clear skin are signs that you're doing the right things to...

Women are prone to endocrine disorders as a result of a number of factors, including stress, unhealthy diet, hectic work schedule, and inadequate rest....

Weight loss pills can be tempting. They lead you to believe that you will lose weight quickly without changing much of your current diet...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical and emotional changes that affect many women before the start of their menstrual cycle. This is...

Physical changes associated with menopause symptoms can begin several years before you have your final period. This transition phase–called perimenopause–may last 4 to 10years....

As a woman, breast pain may come and go. Some pain might be considered normal. For example, many women state that their breasts hurt...

For those who are unfamiliar with facial acupressure, they ask the question "Is it safe to do facial acupressure on yourself?" The answer to...

Irregular periods are normal when you first start your cycle. However, for adult women, they can be unwelcome, problematic, and even an indication of...

Menstrual cramps are an annoying fact of life for many women. To make matters worse, they can range in severity from month to month...

Estrogen dominance occurs when there is an imbalance in the body's estrogen to progesterone ratios. Higher than normal levels of estrogen may lead to...

Perimenopause symptoms are not something you may openly discuss at the dinner table. However, as a natural part of life and the aging process,...

Hormone replacement therapy is often used to combat menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain. Your doctor may have told...

Table of Contents Causes And Symptoms Of Early Menopause Symptoms Of Perimenopause That Lead Up To Early Menopause How TCM Can Help Alleviate Symptoms...

Table of Contents What Are Bak Foong Pills? Bak Foong Pills As Treatment How Do Bak Foong Pills Benefit Women? What Are The Ingredients...

Table of Contents Common Early Pregnancy Symptoms How to Control Mood Swings During Early Pregnancy and Beyond Pregnancy is a happy and joyful time...

Table of Contents Leafy green vegetables Well-cooked red meat Whole-grain bread Fatty fish Yogurt Ginger Some of the early signs of pregnancy include changes...

Table of Contents Common Causes of Infertility in Men and Women Traditional Chinese Remedies for Treating Infertility Maybe you're ready to conceive a child,...

Table of Contents The Theory of Aging in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Ingredients in Anti-Aging Supplements Men and women age differently. A woman's body...

Table of Contents What Can You do to Combat Postpartum Depression? "I Knew I Couldn't Manage My Symptoms Alone" - Tina, 27 "I Didn't...

Table of Contents A Healthy Pregnancy Diet by Trimester Some More TCM Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy Finding out you're pregnant can be an...

Table of Contents What is High Blood Pressure? Types of High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy How to Manage Hypertension During Pregnancy Pregnancy is an...

Table of Contents Postnatal Care for Your Health Postpartum Care Plan Using TCM Understanding Postpartum Depression Postpartum care can be overwhelming for new moms....

Table of Contents Morning Sickness: When Does It Start? Common Symptoms Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Why Should You Know Its Symptoms? Treatments and Home Remedies for...

Table of Contents How to Induce Lactation Benefits of Breastfeeding How Long Should You Breastfeed? Traditional Chinese Medicine and Breastfeeding After the birth of...

In TCM, a woman loses large amounts of Qi and blood during childbirth, putting her body in a “cold” phase. This is why Chinese...