Heart of Menopause
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner specializing in Women’s Health, specifically peri through to post menopausal health. Menopause is a journey, not a disease. clarissakristjansson.substack.com
Episodes
In this week’s LIVE, we discussed how both Ayurveda and TCM (traditional Chinese Medicine) recognize the dual nature of beverages like alcohol and coffee. While they can be beneficial, they can also create imbalances in the mind, body, and spirit if over-consumed. The key is understanding your body's needs and the context in which you consume these beverages.
Episode Timeline: Navigating Menopause with Traditional Wisdom
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As the summer vacations kick into full swing in the Northern hemisphere
Join Chitra Eder and me for a rich conversation as we explore essential strategies for supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, especially during the vibrant, and sometimes overwhelming, summer season.
We dive into the concept of the "Second Spring" and the intrinsic connections between seasonal transitions.
The impact of summer heat on us, and take ...
This episode Chitra Eder and I dived deep into the Whole Body Medicine approach and how it is covered within Ayurveda and TCM.
Some of our key talking points in this live included
* What do we mean by the Whole Body Approach in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine?
* How Western medicine has witnessed the rise of 'heroic' medicine that is very focused on tests, symptoms, and fixing problems, and how that leads to a narrow definit...
This week, Chitra Eder and I discussed how massage is perceived in Ayurveda and TCM, different massage practices, and benefits for women in perimenopause and menopause.
If you are interested in learning more about how these traditional forms of medicine can support your menopause journey, then join us live every Thursday for more conversations.
Do check out Chitra’s upcoming Ayurvedic Solstice Workshop happening this Saturday.
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In this episode, Chitra Eder and I explore one of the most powerful yet often overlooked keys to well-being during perimenopause and menopause: the natural daily clock.
Both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine mapped out daily rhythms based on the flow of energy through the body and the world around us. Long before modern science spoke of circadian rhythms, these traditions understood how time, energy, and health are intimate...
Welcome to the second episode in our LIVE series exploring ancient wisdom for a modern menopause.
In this conversation, Chitra Eder and I turn our attention to the seasonal shift toward summer, a time that’s naturally hotter and drier. For those of us in perimenopause, who may already be experiencing heat and dryness, this seasonal transition can intensify our symptoms and leave us feeling even more out of balance.
However, the wisdo...
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our first live!
If you missed it, here is me talking about ancient wisdom around the menopause transition. And why it is important for every woman to recognise that every step on our journey is an opportunity to prepare ourselves to meet this life stage with greater ease.
Join us for the next live video in the app next Thursday at 11.00 am EST
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