Have you ever wondered why you have heavy periods, PMS and fatigue at the same time? Or if your irregular periods have anything to do with your irritability and headaches? These seemingly unrelated symptoms are a mystery to many of us. Even the most advanced Western science has difficulty coming up with plausable explanations.

Many years ago, during a pelvic ultrasound exam, I discovered that I had a relatively large fibroid in my uterus. The doctor told me that most women have fibroids and that I should have nothing to worry about. He said that my fibroid was not cancerous, and that all I needed to do was to have a regular pelvic exam to monitor its growth.

Before I studied Chinese Medicine, I was aware that I felt differently at different times of the day, but I didn’t really know why. For example, if I had an early meeting and missed the window to empty my bowel, it probably wouldn’t happen for that day. And I had to wait for the next day.

This past weekend my boyfriend and I went for a hike at the Will Rogers State Park. Spring had just done its magic. The mountains were covered with colorful, nameless wild flowers. Some yellow, some white, some purple…

Do you know that one quick and easy way to gauge the condition of your blood is to look at your own fingernails? I was so excited about this fun fact I recently learned from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), that I couldn’t wait to share it with you.

What is a normal period cycle? And how can you tell if your periods are normal or not? Based on my research and personal experiences, I’ve discovered that you can identify most any menstrual irregularity simply by observation. And there are five key factors to watch for.

Believe it or not, even though there is a wide range of human emotions, we experience less than a handful on a regular basis. What are some of the emotions you experience more often than others? Where is your emotional home?

How old are you, if you don’t mind me asking? And what does your age mean to you? To some people, it’s just a number. For others, it is a significant number that determines how they feel about themselves, physically, mentally and emotionally.