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Why Your Old Workout Routine May Stop Working in Perimenopause

The workout routine that worked for years may suddenly feel different during perimenopause. You may have less oomph, recover more slowly, sleep poorly after harder workouts or notice old injuries flaring. From a classical Chinese medicine perspective, this is often a time to adapt rather than simply push harder.

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Paula Woodward Paula Woodward

Why Sleep Can Change So Much During Perimenopause

Sleep can change significantly during perimenopause. In classical Chinese medicine, this is often connected to Yang no longer descending and storing as smoothly at night, alongside changes in blood, digestion, heat, and rest.

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Classical Chinese Medicine vs. Traditional Chinese Medicine: Why I Switched

What is the difference between the popular TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine and CCM (Classical Chinese Medicine)? This blog explores this question and who you can seek out In Kelowna for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

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Paula Woodward Paula Woodward

Heart Meridian: The Center of Emotional Balance, Restful Sleep, and Inner Harmony

In keeping with the Chinese medicine principle that emotions profoundly influence our well-being and physical health, the heart meridian plays a critical role as the center of emotional regulation. It governs aspects such as sleep quality, the experience of joy, and the maintenance of inner harmony. Imbalances or blockages in the heart meridian may manifest as emotional disturbances, insomnia, or a lack of vitality, highlighting the interconnectedness of emotional and physiological states within traditional Chinese medicine. Recognizing and supporting the heart meridian can thus promote both emotional stability and overall health.

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