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The Wisdom

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All articles in The Wisdom

  • How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Can Support PCOS/PMOS

    How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Can Support PCOS/PMOS

    Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can support women with PCOS/ PMOS, especially when transitioning off birth control. Learn about...
  • Frequently Asked Questions About PCOS/PMOS & Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

    Frequently Asked Questions About PCOS/PMOS & Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

    Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine treats PCOS/PMOS with personalized herbal formulas and acupuncture. 78% of women see symptom improvement within...
  • Stress & PCOS/PMOS Causes, Management, & Treatment – From a TCM POV

    Stress & PCOS/PMOS Causes, Management, & Treatment – From a TCM POV

    Several factors can contribute to the development and expression of PCOS/ PMOS, including chronic stress. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),...
  • The Elix Guide to PCOS/PMOS

    The Elix Guide to PCOS/PMOS

    Cassandra Wilder ND shares a holistic perspective on naturally managing PCOS with treatments and tools that may support long-term hormone...
  • Why PCOS Is Being Renamed PMOS: What the New Name Means for Hormone Health

    Why PCOS Is Being Renamed PMOS: What the New Name Means for Hormone Health

    PCOS is being renamed PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, to better reflect the connection between hormone health, metabolism, inflammation,...
  • The Medicine That Thrived When Western Care Failed

    The Medicine That Thrived When Western Care Failed

    Chinese medicine came to America in the 1800s as essential care for immigrant communities, and later supported marginalized groups through...
  • Why Do I Get Butthole Cramps on My Period? A TCM Perspective

    Why Do I Get Butthole Cramps on My Period? A TCM Perspective

    Butthole cramps during your period happen when prostaglandins, hormones that trigger uterine contractions, cause muscle spasms in your anal sphincter...
  • What Is a Phantom Period? Causes, Symptoms & When to Seek Help

    What Is a Phantom Period? Causes, Symptoms & When to Seek Help

    A phantom period occurs when you experience menstrual symptoms like cramping, bloating, and mood changes without any actual bleeding. This...
  • Recipe - Sweet Purple Potato Ancient Grain Porridge for PCOS/PMOS Support

    Recipe - Sweet Purple Potato Ancient Grain Porridge for PCOS/PMOS Support

    Dive into our nutritious and delicious Sweet Purple Potato Ancient Grain Porridge recipe, perfect for supporting PCOS/PMOS. Packed with fiber,...