I am a woman, but I am also a scientist, which means I love anything that can help make my life as a woman easier, but I want to be sure the data it is accurate and reproducible. Therefore I’ve been doing an experiment recently to compare the effectiveness and predictive ability of several fertility tracker methods, including Basal Body Temperature charting (I’ll explain this in more detail below) and several common apps.

August 3, 2016

Alexandra Vander Baan

5 Things I Wish Every Woman Knew About Her ...

Whether dreams of starting a family are in your near future or are a ways off, it's never too early to start cultivating a lifestyle that nurtures whole health, for you and your future.

July 6, 2016

Alexandra Vander Baan

Tried Everything And Still Not Losing Weight ...

It’s common for women to come to me as a last resort. I often hear, “I’ve tried everything and I’m not losing weight,” or “I’m still feeling exhausted and miserable.” Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective to jumpstart the transformation process. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine sees health and physiology through a different lens and through that lens new treatment strategies can offer hope to women whose progress has stalled or plateaued with conventional advice.

June 29, 2016

Alexandra Vander Baan

What your PMS symptoms say about your health ...

Cramps, mood swings, bloating, fatigue, forgetfulness… Your monthly cycle is a natural and beneficial process, PMS is not! Premenstrual symptoms are signs of imbalances and when the body is functioning optimally your period should come and go without a single cramp or rage-filled outburst. Each symptom can indicate a number of imbalances. Learn why you’re experiencing your symptoms and what you can do to eliminate them.

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Alexandra Vander Baan

June 19, 2019

Pregnancy

Acupuncture Treatment for Placenta Previa

Alexandra Vander Baan

June 19, 2019

Pregnancy

Acupuncture Treatment for Placenta Previa

Did you know acupuncture can help resolve placenta previa? Finding out you have placenta previa can be scary. From a western medical perspective the treatment is a simple and helpless “wait and see” approach. Fortunately, for most women diagnosed with placenta previa, that may be enough, as it tends to resolve in most cases. However; for more reassurance, acupuncture is a very safe and effective tool for resolving placenta previa. From acupuncture to nutrition, we cover all the ways Chinese medicine can help with Placenta Previa.