Dr. Maryam | North Vancouver Acupuncturist | Chinese Medicine Doctor

Acupuncture & Moxibustion Are So Effective at turning breech babies!
In your pregnancy, the expectation is that your baby will move into a head-down position at about 34 to 36 weeks. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Approximately 3 to 4% of babies end up being in breech position at the end of pregnancy and most...

You can increase cervical mucus (fluid) for greater conception
In my opinion, cervical mucus (also referred to as cervical fluid) is the best sign of ovulation! However,  many of you trying to conceive may not know what to look for (what exactly does it look like??). You also may not know that there are things you...

When you’re trying to conceive, it’s useful to have a basic understanding of how your cycle and your hormones work. It may sound boring to you, but in my opinion the menstrual cycle is one of the most amazing things that happens in the female body.
A typical menstrual cycle is 28 days. Day one of your cycle is the first day of menstrual flow. If your period starts in the evening, then the next day is considered day one. Not all menstrual cycles will be exactly 28 days but in my clinical practice...

When Your Periods Are Too Light & What To Do About It
​Most women don’t necessarily complain about having light periods or even think to mention it to me in my Chinese medicine clinical practice.  However, when I ask women about their menstrual cycles, the volume of blood is a very important piece, particularly...