Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Avoiding cold exposure is essential in TCM for menstrual health. We have seen these simple tips rid menstrual pain and even chronic gas and bloating for so many of our patients.
Though some with more severe menstrual disorder, like endometriosis, often require herbal therapy with regular acupuncture and moxabustion, these lifestyle changes are still essential for healing painful periods and balancing hormones.
*Excess cold in the womb* is a pattern of imbalance that causes painful cramping and bloating for many. In TCM, women should always be careful to protect your yang energy (aka your vital heat) by not engaging in these lifestyle habits shown here. And yes that includes cold plunge practice, which likely affect men and women differently.
Salads and raw veggies in TCM are considered *cold* so if you get menstrual cramps opt for cooked veggies more often and even better: eat meals while still hot š„. Also, please reconsider those cold smoothies made with frozen fruits and ice! š„¶
These concepts may seem strange or odd, but just ask any acupuncturist about this and their clinical experience will confirm.
Got questions? Pop them in the comments!
#menstrualwellness #periodproblems #menstrualcramps #hormonebalance #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #herbalmedicine #lanshin #cyclesyncing #coldplunge #icebath
Avoiding cold exposure is essential in TCM for menstrual health. We have seen these simple tips rid menstrual pain and even chronic gas and bloating for so many of our patients.
Though some with more severe menstrual disorder, like endometriosis, often require herbal therapy with regular acupuncture and moxabustion, these lifestyle changes are still essential for healing painful periods and balancing hormones.
*Excess cold in the womb* is a pattern of imbalance that causes painful cramping and bloating for many. In TCM, women should always be careful to protect your yang energy (aka your vital heat) by not engaging in these lifestyle habits shown here. And yes that includes cold plunge practice, which likely affect men and women differently.
Salads and raw veggies in TCM are considered *cold* so if you get menstrual cramps opt for cooked veggies more often and even better: eat meals while still hot š„. Also, please reconsider those cold smoothies made with frozen fruits and ice! š„¶
These concepts may seem strange or odd, but just ask any acupuncturist about this and their clinical experience will confirm.
Got questions? Pop them in the comments!
#menstrualwellness #periodproblems #menstrualcramps #hormonebalance #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #herbalmedicine #lanshin #cyclesyncing #coldplunge #icebath
