TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE AND WOMAN’S 7 YEAR CYCLES

• At age 7 the girls Kidney energy becomes abundant. 
• At age 14 menstruations arrive.  Vessels are flourishing the period comes regularly and she can conceive.
• At the age of 21 the Kidney essence peaks, wisdom teeth come out and growth is at its utmost.
• At age 28 the tendons and bones become stronger and the hair flourishes.
• At the age of 35 the Yang channels begin to weaken, the complexion starts to wither and the hair starts to fall out. 
• At the age of 42 the yang channels are weak and the hair begins to gray.
• At the age of 49 the vessels are empty, infertility sets in and the uterus is closed.

FERTILTIY  (AGES 14-49)

• IRREGULAR PERIODS
• AMENORRHEA
• PAINFUL PERIODS
• PMS
• BLOATING AND BREAST DISTENTION
• OVARIAN CYSTS

POST-NATAL

Classic Chinese texts state that “In order to treat the child treat the mother.”

This is a very important aspect of Jennifer’s practice. 

Mother’s can be exhausted after carrying a child to term and delivery.  Breast-feeding can drain mothers of vital nourishment as well. 

So in Traditional Chinese medicine it is very important to treat the mother in order for her to have the strength of care for a child.  Rebuilding her blood and energy through acupuncture, massage and herbs can really support mother in the first year of your child’s life. 

MENOPAUSE (35-49)

• HOT FLASHES
• INSOMNIA
• DIFFICULTY FALLING ASLEEP
• UNEVEN EMOTIONS
• ANGER
• DEPRESSION
• WEIGHT GAIN

FACIAL REJUVENATION

Jennifer is trained in the technique of Facial Acupuncture, the treatment is done in 5,10, and 15 consecutive visits.  The treatment includes acupuncture, herbs, massage, facial exercises, and face oil treatments made of Chinese formulas to boost the complexion.

• FINE LINES
• CROWS FEET
• PUFFINESS AROUND EYES
• SAGGING AROUND JOWELS AND NECK
• AGE SPOTS
• ACNE
• SCARS (depending how old the scar is, treatment may take longer)

jennifer@pearlmoon.us

510-759-3598

Maps and directions to Jennifer's office:

961 Dewing Ave., Lafayette

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