Yin and Yang of Women's Hormones with Eric Karchmer, PhD

Today we're discussing the yin and yang of the menstrual cycle with Dr. Eric Karchmer, a fellow Chinese Medicine "geek." We'll hear his insight on addressing the menstrual cycle and related issues from a Chinese medicine background. We also talk about other women's health concerns that can come up in life and how they can be addressed from a lifestyle, diet and Chinese herbal perspective. Eric's fascination with Chinese medicine started over 30 years ago, when he ventured to China to teach English. Before earning a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of North Carolina, Eric spent five years earning a Bachelor's of Medicine from the renowned Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and attended Princeton for his undergraduate studies. He has published numerous scholarly articles on Chinese medicine and will finish his book manuscript, Orientalizing the Body: Postcolonial Transformations in Chinese Medicine, later this year.   "I think one of the difficulties for American women when thinking about their periods is that they're not used to thinking about the entire body and how it relates to their menstrual cycle." – Dr. Eric Karchmer    On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How a menstrual cycle can be a uniquely valuable clue about what's going on inside the body. What should a normal period feel like? Common diagnosis for women who are having issues with their period from a Chinese Medicine perspective. Tapping into the more subtle experiences and symptoms that doesn't always show up in lab results from your biomedical doctor or OBGYN. What can we do to remedy a blood deficiency? How heat and cold (foods, liquids, environments) can impact the menstrual cycle. The connection between the health of our kidneys and our overall health.   Connect with Dr. Eric Karchmer: www.mydaolabs.com   Get Our Self-Care Manifesto You have the right to take care of yourself. When you take care of yourself first, everyone around you will benefit, and will let you get more done in less time. If you need a reminder, just go to our webpage and click the download button. Then print and hang the manifesto on your wall or fridge or wherever you want so long as you get to see a positive reminder every day. Remember: Self-care is not selfish; it is essential.    Level Up Your Life Are you ready to upgrade to the next version of you? If you are ready to receive the guidance, accountability, and support you need to up level your health, feel more energized, and truly love your body, then join me for the 11 Weeks to Level Up Your Life program! The next round of Level Up Your Life begins February 13, 2018. Visit BrodieWelch.com/Level-Up to learn more and schedule your FREE Discovery Call Today!    Share Your Healthy Curiosity Thank you for joining me on today's episode of A Healthy Curiosity, the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in today's busy world with healthcare strategies through Chinese medicine. If you enjoyed today's episode, pleasehead over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media to help us spread the word and help more people achieve optimal health throughout their busy lives.