For generations, woman have suffered with difficult menstrual periods. Many use pain killers and birth control as the answer, unaware of alternative ways to address the issues. Use of these drugs does not address the root cause, but masks the symptoms and comes with negative side effects like infertility, stomach problems, and hormonal imbalances. In addition, with no guidance, our daughters are blindly walking the drug path for years to come.
Tune into this 5-part webinar series lead by Kidada N. Fields, M.Ac, L.Ac, as she looks at the menstrual cycle through the lens of Chinese Medicine. You will learn underlying causes of PMS, irregular, painful, heavy and missing menses, and given empowering tools to help you and your loved ones have happier periods.
Webinars will be held every 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm. Contact Kidada@womeninwellnessmd.com to receive your invite.
Mothering the Menses (Part 1) – The Emotional Rollercoaster. Do you experience anger, irritation, or bouts of crying around your period? Are you and your loved ones suffering because of this? Join Kidada as she looks at the emotional aspect of the period and explains how Chinese herbs & acupuncture address this. Thursday, January 26th, 7:00 pm (achieved and viewable by request)
Mothering the Menses (Part 2) – Addressing the Pain. Instead of taking 600 mg of painkillers for the next 20 years, learn alternative ways to deal with painful menses. Kidada will provide invaluable information about possible causes of menstrual pain and discuss herbal formulas like Xiao Yao San and Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang that are successfully used to alleviate this pain and address root causes. You will also learn acupressure points used to promote smoother & less painful menses. Thursday, February 23rd, 7:00 pm
Mothering the Menses (Part 3) – Heavy Menses. Heavy Bleeding during the menses can be very upsetting not to mention draining. There are different reasons why some women bleed so heavily. Join Kidada as she helps define what is considered to be “heavy bleeding,” analyzes some of the causes, including the possible presence of uterine fibroids, and offers suggestions on how to begin reducing the flow. Thursday March 22nd, 7:00 pm
Mothering the Menses (Part 4) – Calming Nausea & Vomiting. Do you throw up and feel nauseous before or during your period? Do you wonder why your stomach is having issues while your womb is letting go? Join Kidada as she explains how your internal organs relate to each other and cause issues when imbalanced. You will also learn acupressure points and lifestyle suggestions to help you move yourself into balance. Thursday April 26th, 7:00 pm
Part 5: TBA
What menstrual issue would you like Kidada to address? Kidada@womeninwellnessmd.com; confidential and anonymous
