Blood dominates women's health and physiology in Chinese Medicine. How does this relate with the two elements WOOD and FIRE?  Marie talks about how these two elements inter-relate in the aspects of : - Menstrual cycles  - Childbirths  and pregnancies  - Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS / PMT)  - Period Pain (dysmenorrhoea) - Heavy periods  - Emotional health (Joy, Depression, Anxiety, Stress,  - Nightsweats and menopause (touched on)  - Importance of sleep and impact of poor sleep /insomnia on Blood, wood and fire.    Patterns of Disharmony discussed:   Blood Deficiency Liver Qi Stagnation  Heart Fire  Yang Rising    Interested in my new course? Its starting early 2022:   Discover self-empowerment through learning the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine in my new course: metrohealth.com.au/learn-chinese-medicine-with-marie-hopkinson/ Marie's practice/contact details:   MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist in Australia (AHPRA)  Consultations for treatment (individual) please call my clinic office to book in: 08 93289233 (Perth Natural Medical Clinic) or  go to : http://www.bespokemedicine.net/ Email [email protected]  Facebook:  fb.me/bespokemedicine   IMPORTANT: This video, as with all videos on the The Chinese Medicine Podcast are NOT a replacement for a health professional diagnosis. While Marie may answer your questions, all answers are not of a professional consultation level - it is impossible to check your pulse through the internet, hence Chinese medicine cannot be practiced properly through the internet. If you have any undiagnosed symptoms, or changes in your health condition The Chinese Medicine Podcast urges you to see your own doctor, GP, Chinese medicine practitioner, acupuncturist or other health professional as appropriate. If it is an emergency call 000 in Australia. If you are unsure if this advice is appropriate for your individual situation ask your own practitioner before applying any diet or lifestyle techniques /concepts discussed in this video.   Marie Hopkinson and The Chinese Medicine Podcast wishes you the best of health and improvement in your own health journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marie-hopkinson/message