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3 Common Fertility Myths and what's really true by Rebekah Loh
Some of the most common beliefs about fertility are actually myths — and believing them can create unnecessary stress.
Aug 183 min read
Understanding oestrogen Dominance: what it is, why it happens, and how to bring balance
Let’s talk about a hormonal imbalance that wears many hats and shows up in sneaky ways: oestrogen dominance. You might be sailing through...
Aug 73 min read
Why one-size-fits-all wellness doesn’t work: Understanding your constitution in Chinese Medicine
So what’s the missing piece? Why may your friend get such awesome results from smoothies and you feel hungry and irritated an hour after having one?
Jul 103 min read
To sweat or not to sweat? The truth about saunas in Chinese Medicine
We all love the idea of a good sweat, You step into the heat, your pores open, stress melts off your skin, and you walk out glowing. But...
Jul 34 min read
Propaganda We don’t fall for here at Meraki: 10 wellness trends that eastern medicine isn’t clapping for
Let’s be real. The wellness world is full of trends. Every scroll on Instagram serves up another "must-do" routine, supplement, or...
Jun 263 min read
How Ear Seeds Work: A Chinese Medicine Perspective
Ear seeds are here to stick around and here's why.
Feb 53 min read
Our Top 5 Fertility Boosting Tips For 2023
New year – new addition to the family? Maybe this is the year you have decided to expand your family and start trying to become pregnant....
Jan 27, 20234 min read
IBS + Endo - What's the connection?
To start off, let’s all get in step with the lingo: IBS is for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ENDO is for Endometriosis. Cool? Now, if IBS...
Dec 9, 20213 min read
What's the difference between PMDD and PMS?
PMDD and PMS are fancy medical terms used to describe the varying amount of pain and discomfort that women experience with menstruation....
Nov 25, 20213 min read
Chinese Medicine Lingo
Nǐ hǎo ladies and gents! Today’s blog will be in Chinese, are you ready? Ok, just kidding….. If you are a reader of our blog, I know you...
Nov 12, 20213 min read
Hyperthyroid or Hypothyroid: What's the difference?
The thyroid, believe it or not, was discovered centuries ago, back in the 1500s to be precise. It was named after the shield used in...
Sep 21, 20213 min read
The scoop on HIIT workouts - Yay or Nay?
With our fast-paced 21st century lifestyles, you've just gotta love HIIT. Who wouldn't love a 7 minute workout that is said to be as effecti
Sep 7, 20215 min read
Stress and its impact on your uterus
The uterus/womb is a misunderstood yet overwhelming glorious organ. It is here, the wonder of new life begins. It is the quintessence of a w
Aug 31, 20214 min read
Your Gut: The quintessential health hub
Leaky gut, gut dysbiosis, gut microbiome, gut-brain axis….There's a big bunch of gut-related words that have gotten very popular in the last
Aug 24, 20215 min read
Aug 5, 20214 min read
Adenomyosis Explained
Adenomyosis: another big name for another not-so-fancy condition.
Jul 5, 20215 min read
Managing your Fertility Naturally
Managing your fertility naturally is most about YOU - it's about looking and listening to what your body is telling you each day.
Jun 21, 20216 min read
Post Birth Control Syndrome
The pill ( aka oral contraceptive) is the 3rd most common method of contraception in the world, having more than 100 million users...
Jun 14, 20215 min read
The lowdown on Period Pain
Period pain is not normal, find out why.
May 31, 20213 min read
Period Pain is NOT Normal
Why is it that women think that period pain is normal? When was pain ever normal? We step on a pin and it hurts so we start limping, we...
Apr 21, 20205 min read
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