Moxa- Fertility, Prolapse, and Irregular Menstruation
The information in this article is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner to find out if moxa is right for you and specifics on duration and contraindications. Child’s Palace (Zi Gong) Moxibustion This is a... READ MORE
Fertility Case Records
The following are case reports of a few of my fertility clients. Keep in mind this is not a controlled scientific study, it’s just a record of treatments and outcomes. It would be impossible for me to do a valid controlled study. I never use the same treatment for everyone. I treat the person, not the condition.
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Uterine Scarring
The following video demonstrates how scar tissue within the posterior uterine wall can influence uterine position. I also talk about how clothes can influence how you move, chlamydia, and yes it’s all related…kind of.
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Ovary Pain and Restrictions
Is your ovary pain digestive-related? Have you been told you have fallopian tube restrictions? Because of the proximity to the cecum and appendix, problems with the right ovary could have a digestive root cause. A right ovary may become inflamed if there are problems with the cecum (poor diet, or adhesions from surgery or infection).
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Be The Egg My Friend
Fetal ovaries contain about 20 million eggs! The majority die before birth; at birth, only 1 million eggs survive. By the time a girl reaches puberty less than 1% of the eggs survive (about 40,000). Of those 40,000 only about 400 will be released during ovulation in her lifetime. That means you were one of those 20 million eggs that were inside your mom’s ovaries when she was inside your grandma’s womb! Don’t you feel special? You should!
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Vitex, Menstrual Regulator
Vitex, (Vitex agnus-castus), also known as Chaste Berry, is one of the most popular herbs used as menstrual cycle regulator. Indications supported by clinical trials [1]: PMS, especially premenstrual mastalgia and fluid retention amenorrhea, especially related to... READ MORE
BioMat, My Best Purchase of 2013
The Amethyst Richway BioMat offers far-infrared heat, negative ions and amethyst crystals for a deep soothing heat. Far infrared heat penetrates into the body about 7 inches! The amethyst crystal channels are laid over 17 different bonded materials that work to conduct a soothing heat and block EMF’s. I have the full-length size (28″ x 74″) on my massage table
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Abdominal Massage, Preconception Through Postpartum
“In the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, Field (2010) published a study demonstrating that regular massage during pregnancy results in: decreased anxiety, improved mood, reduced back pain, improved sleep patterns, reduced stress hormone... READ MOREAbout Me
I'm Barbara Horsley, practitioner & educator of abdominal massage, Visceral Manipulation™ practitioner, and certified women's health herbal educator. I teach self-abdominal massage & other abdominal therapies for reproductive and digestive health online. What lights me up is to see people connect with the inner beauty and wisdom of their bodies.
