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The Dao Does… How do I know when I am ovulating? ~ But how do I know when I am ovulating? Whether you're actively trying to conceive, aiming to regulate your menstrual cycle, or simply seeking a deeper connection with your body, ovulation is a pivotal event in your...

Seed Cycling? What is it & Can it Support My Hormones? “Seed Cycling”, also known as “Moon Cycling”, is the dietary practice of consuming specific seeds in a bi-phasic pattern alongside an individual’s menstrual cycle, or alongside the Lunar Calendar. “Seed...

The Dao Does.. What is the difference between Acupuncture, Dry Needling and Acuneedling? Acupuncture, Dry needling and Acuneedling are all techniques which use thin needles to penetrate the skin for therapeutic purposes although there are significant differences in...

“The desire to become a mother (and father)...can manifest in many ways. It might bubble up out of the blue and surprise you, or it might pulse enduringly, like an ache that is never not felt. Whatever form it takes, the moment you feel this call towards childbearing,...

What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a progressive and debilitatingly painful reproductive disorder that affects 1 in 9 Australian women of reproductive age. Endometriosis is the presence of tissue and cells similar to that found in the endometrium (uterine lining)...

The Dao Does... How to support Breastmilk supply with Traditional Chinese Medicine ~ Traditional Chinese Medicine including Acupuncture treatment, Acupressure and Chinese Dietary Therapy can support to increase breastmilk supply for mother’s struggling with...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture have been used for thousands of years and have played a vital role in Women’s Health. One of the earliest Traditional Chinese Medicine texts dedicated to gynaecology dates back to 652 AD, this provides the basis for...

The Dao Does...What is Moxibustion Therapy for Breech Babies?   Traditional Chinese Medicine has long implemented the therapies of Acupuncture and Moxibustion to support a woman during her pregnancy and in preparation for labour and birth; this includes assisting...

Pre-birth Acupuncture refers to a to a series of treatments in the final weeks of pregnancy to prepare women for childbirth and for the most efficient birth possible. Also known as Labour Preparation treatment at The Dao Health, treatment begins from 36 – 37 weeks and...

The Dao Does… What actually happens in your menstrual cycle? “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” ~ Marie Curie Many individuals go through their reproductive years without...

The Dao Does… Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Broth  In Chinese Medicine, the use of dietary therapy is of paramount importance to support and maintain optimal health and prevent disease or illness from arising. A well-known Chinese proverb states 'she/he that...

The Dao Does... Why you should reconsider Placenta encapsulation ~ With the rapidly growing practice of Placentophagy around the world, many assume that placenta encapsulation is a healthy and traditional practice connected to Traditional Chinese Medicine as an...