Ever wondered what acupuncture actually is, how it can help with your reproductive health, and...does it hurt?? Allison is an acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. She is a fellow of the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine and member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association. She has specialized training in treating fertility and reproductive health. As a stage 3 endo warrior herself, Allison is extremely passionate in helping treat the pain and symptoms of endometriosis. We talk about: What exactly is acupuncture and how does it work to help heal the body? What are the typical benefits someone can experience from acupuncture? What is a typical acupuncture session like? What happens? How does Eastern medicine approach health and disease differently than Western medicine? Allison's personal journey with endometriosis How Chinese medicine views and treats endometriosis Is red meat actually bad for endo? Why vegan diets or any extremely restrictive diets can be problematic for women's health and hormones Allison's journey with veganism and orthorexia, and how studying Chinese medicine changed Allison's perspective on food Connect with Allison: Instagram Tik Tok Website Follow womb.ology and join the bi-monthly email newsletter for more womb wisdom and cyclical living education. Become part of the movement to transition off of birth control, reclaim your cyclical body, and reconnect with your womb inside The Cyclical Sisterhood membership. Receive 10% off with code PODCAST.

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