As someone that has had irregular menstrual cycles for most of her life, I never thought it was anything too serious - and that’s mostly because my doctors would brush it off whenever I mentioned it. I mean it still came eventually so it can’t be too much of an issue, right?
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Are Irregular Periods a Sign of Something More Sinister?
Jan 04, 2021 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORMHow to Emotionally Get Through an IVF Cycle
Nov 16, 2020 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM I was treating a patient last week preparing for her first IVF cycle when she asked me, “How do people get through this?” This particular patient, who I will call Emma, suffered a devastating miscarriage earlier this year and was plagued with so much guilt about not being able to provide her 5 year old son with a sibling.
Miscarriage: Causes and Treatment
Oct 13, 2020 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Miscarriage and pregnancy loss is unfortunately an extremely common occurrence during one’s fertility journey. In fact, 20% of all confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, 80% of those occurring in the first 12 weeks. Everyone processes loss differently and requires different lengths of time and tools for healing.
Regulating Cycles and Getting Pregnant Naturally with PCOS
Sep 17, 2020 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Since September is PCOS awareness month, I thought I would combine a success story with some information about one of my favourite supplements for people struggling with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).
Working From Home Hurting Your Back?
Sep 02, 2020 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM If you’re like the many thousands of people in Vancouver that transitioned to working from home due to the pandemic, you may have also struggled with setting up a decent home office space. Lack of proper desk space or office chairs resulting in poor posture for 8 hours a day can wreak havoc on your back, hips, neck, and/or shoulders.
Surgery for Endometriosis
Jul 15, 2020 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM When facing a diagnosis such as endometriosis, there are quite a few avenues of treatment. You may be presented with hormonal options like birth control to eliminate your periods or medication which puts you into temporary menopause, or perhaps you are contemplating surgery.
The Fertility Diet Simplified
Jul 12, 2020 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Diet is one of the main pillars for a healthy mind and body, especially when you are focusing on boosting your fertility (preparing your body for pregnancy, prepping for an IVF or IUI, or trying to conceive naturally). Knowing what to eat is complicated enough, but through the lens of fertility adds another layer of complexity.
Optimizing your Digestion during Springtime
May 27, 2020 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Springtime has a lot of my patients thinking about diets, cleanses, and what they’re putting into their bodies in general. This self evaluation is definitely necessary to check in with yourself about your personal health goals and what modifications may be necessary, but it’s important to make informed and personalized choices as opposed to what’s presented on the internet or social media.
TREATING PMS AND PERIOD PAIN DURING SOCIAL ISOLATION
Apr 21, 2020 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Quite a few of my patients have emailed me the past month updating me on their cycles since lock down. Thankfully for many of them, the consistency of their past treatments have awarded them the lasting benefits of continued menstrual relief. But for a handful of them, the lack of consistent treatment along with the added pandemic stress resulted in an increase in symptoms.
Investing in your Health During Social Isolation
Apr 07, 2020 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Taking care of yourself during social isolation is not cancelled. When I say “investing” in your health during social isolation, I’m not just referring to financially, but how to best utilize your time and energy to optimize your health so you not only feel healthy, happy, and relaxed during quarantine but ready to take on the world when everything is back to normal.