Integrating Chinese Medicine – Détails, épisodes et analyse

After a year hiatus, Elizabeth and Georgia have welcomed the arrival of their daughters and whilst undergoing the process of Matrescence both hosts had a break from the studio. Your hosts are now back on the microphones to discuss what they have learnt over the past 12 months.

In this episode your hosts share insight into the reality of their own Postpartum experiences, the intentions they had as TCM Practitioners heading into the Fourth Trimester and Postpartum. They discuss the meaning of ‘sitting the month’ and its importance from a TCM perspective and delve into the expectations they had on themselves with their knowledge as TCM Practitioners.They discuss what worked well for them, and what didn’t by giving recommendations on practical ways to prepare for the first forty days and Postpartum by providing insight into TCM principles and how to integrate these into a Western setting for Postpartum so that listeners can practice these confidently at home.

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Mental Health Support:

PANDA

National Helpline number: 1300 726 306

COPE

Resources discussed in this episode:

Why you should reconsider Placenta Encapsulation

Postpartum Chinese Herbal Medicine and Chicken Soup

The Dinner Ladies delivered meals

Spectra S1+ Hospital Grade Breast Pump

Silverettes

Disposable Postpartum Underwear 

Period Porridge recipe

Peri Bottle

What is the process of Matresence?

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For our first episode for 2023, Georgia and Elizabeth share their insight into what actually is the Fourth Trimester from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective. Also known as Zuo Yue Zi, the Fourth Trimester is the first forty days post giving birth. Your hosts delve into what this confinement period looks like culturally in China and in other traditions around the world and how this practice can be implemented into your postpartum period realistically in the Western world.

After discussing the five insights to consider implementing into the first forty days, Elizabeth and Georgia discuss how Acupuncture, Mother Warming treatment and Chinese Dietary Therapy are key elements of support in the fourth trimester. They discuss Placenta Encapsulation and why to reconsider this practice, building your support network before Baby arrives as well as setting expectations of how you would like the first forty days to be post birth.

Your hosts then dive into how an integrative model of care in the fourth trimester benefits the new mother in addition to where to seek support for your mental health. 

Resources discussed in this episode - 

The Golden Month by Jenny Allison 

https://www.chinabooks.com.au/search.cfm?UR=43703&search_stage=details&records_to_display=50&this_book_number=19

The First Forty Days by Heng Ou 

https://motherbees.com/pages/book-the-first-forty-days

The Dao Does journal post - TCM Postpartum Broth

https://thedaohealth.com.au/the-dao-does-postpartum-tcm-broth/

The Dao Does journal post - Placenta Encapsulation

https://thedaohealth.com.au/why-you-should-reconsider-placenta-encapsulation/

Pig Trotter Soup recipe for milk supply

https://whitepineinstitute.org/chinese-herbs-for-lactation/

PANDA Postnatal support https://panda.org.au/

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We have our first guest for 2022 from Skin by Leah Cindric. Leah guides us through the types of Acne, aggravating factors and her treatment approach to managing Acne. We discuss unfair expectations of perfect skin in society and the role female hormones play. After unpacking the three types of Pigmentation we challenge the buzz phrase of anti-ageing and discuss Anti-Wrinkle Injections, PDO threading and fillers. We finish off with a topic Elizabeth and Georgia are passionate about when treating skin, treating inside and out with external and internal care. Finally, we finish off with Leah’s number one skincare tip and we think you will love this one.

Leah is a cosmetic nurse and places importance of medical knowledge, critical thinking, analysis and the need to educate and empower clients.

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Georgia and Elizabeth debunk everything you thought you knew about period pain. Primary Dysmenorrhea is explained and the accepted ‘normal monthly period pain’ is challenged. Secondary Dysmenorrhea and the underlying causes and conditions are shared following with how Acupuncture manages pain.

In this episode, we discuss current research in Traditional Chinese Medicine and treating menstrual conditions is described. The hosts dive into the causes of Primary and Secondary Dysmenorrhea from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, and discuss practical lifestyle tips on how to manage period pain and how to become familiar with your own cycle.

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Elizabeth and Georgia have the pleasure of interviewing Rashida, psychologist and founder of Flow State Space to discuss the importance of addressing emotional stress and anxiety. They unpack the power of beginning to understand thoughts and actions associated with mental and emotional wellbeing and the benefits of working with an experienced psychologist to manage emotional stress. 

During this chat,  the terms "burn out" and "pandemic fatigue" associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic are explored and they discuss ways to support yourself during times of uncertainty. Rashida unpacks terms of vulnerability and window of tolerance, and discusses ways to identify if you or a friend/ family member is struggling with these symptoms and how to seek support.

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In this episode we chat with Dr Tash about IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) and the importance of preconception care as well how to best prepare the body for upcoming IVF cycles. We discuss when to consider IVF and the importance of timing for when to begin IVF as well as when to consider a break. Dr Tash gives us insight into how to best equipped for your appointment with your IVF specialist and we touch on IVF 'add ons' including ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection).

We then delve into all things Egg Vitrification, including when to consider the process of freezing your eggs and the relevance of preconception care for preparing for the procedure. We discuss what to expect from Egg Vitrification and the process as well as AMH (Anti Mullerian Hormone) testing.

Elizabeth and Georgia have the pleasure to explore the brain of Dr Natasha Andreadis, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist who works primarily in IVF and Fertility Care, Hormone Health and Hysteroscopic surgical procedures and host of the women's health and fertility podcast The Fanny Mechanic. Dr Andreadis is a specialist we regularly refer to and we finish this episode with a chat on the role of Integrative Medicine and how Dr Tash sees a patient's fertility journey benefit from complementary care.

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Elizabeth and Georgia discuss the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners in fertility, discussing the major organ systems and meridians that play a role in Reproductive Health. When to seek further investigation is discussed including different factors and timing of preconception care. The hosts then dive into the importance of Folinic Acid and how it differs to Folic Acid and how supplementation is not a 'one size fits all' approach. 

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Georgia and Elizabeth unpack the pressure of conception that women and their partners can put on themselves. They delve into the meaning of preconception care discussing AMH levels, statistics of pregnancy according to age and the realistic chances of conception are each month. They are passionate about educating women about the importance of their overall health and making space for a baby, also understanding their menstrual cycle, fertility window and the likelihood of conception each month. Miscarriage is unpacked with the emphasis of surrounding support for the couple in addition to discussing when is the right time to plan another pregnancy.

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We chat with Heidi Barlow, to discuss what is internal pelvic floor treatment, what training is required to practice internal pelvic floor treatment and who would benefit. We delve into what conditions can be treated including painful periods, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Vaginismus, Dyspareunia and Menopause. Also discussing the role the pelvic floor has from preconception care, pregnancy through to postnatal care. Heidi, is a Women's Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist from Flow Physio Co. in the Sutherland Shire, Sydney. In this episode, she helps us unpack the mysteries behind internal pelvic floor treatment.

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In this podcast episode about the thyroid, we begin to unpack the significant role that this gland has in our bodies and how it's function supports our menstrual cycle, pregnancy and postpartum experience. Elizabeth and Georgia have the pleasure of interviewing Natalie, a qualified holistic dietician and nutritionist, speaker, and host of The Holistic Nutritionist podcast, who we regularly practice shared care with for our patients. We discuss lifestyle support which can benefit our thyroid health and the importance of investigating the thyroid's function in all chapters of our menstrual cycle journey.  ​

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