If you are a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and suddenly find yourself struggling to reach behind your back, put on a jacket, or lift your arm, you may be experiencing frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis. The Today show recently highlighted a possible connection between frozen shoulder and menopause. A recent study of 1,952 menopausal women found the incidence of frozen shoulder in women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was almost half - about 3.9% vs. about 7.7% of w

The most important phase of pregnancy may happen before you’re pregnant. Discover why the three months before conception—known as Trimester Zero—are critical for fertility and how acupuncture can help prepare the body for pregnancy.

If you stopped birth control because you’re ready to get pregnant — but your period hasn’t returned — you’re not alone. As an acupuncturist specializing in women’s hormonal health in Nashville, I receive two to three calls each month from women navigating post-pill amenorrhea. They were told: “Your period should come back right away.” And when it doesn’t, they start to worry. Let’s talk about why this happens — and what you can do about it. What Is Post-Pill Amenorrhea? Post-