Dr. Catherine On Wellness

Magnesium-rich Foods to Ease PMS Symptoms

Do you suffer from PMS? While there are various ways to manage these symptoms, one often overlooked approach is to include magnesium rich foods in your diet.   PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is a ...

The Journey of Hormonal Balance: PMS to Menopause & Beyond

I remember wanting to write a book about hormones nineteen years ago, postpartum depression having dumped me on the threshold of motherhood with the thought, “What the fuck just happened to me?” I...

8 Best Gua Sha Tools for Facial Rejuvenation at Home

If you’ve spent time on TikTok or Instagram, you’ve seen influencers claiming you can miraculously remove all your wrinkles with gua sha. This is empirically not true. The only exception is if you...

The Power of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women's Wellness

It’s unclear how I would have survived the last 23 years without Chinese Herbal Medicine. It sounds like hyperbole, but it's God's honest truth. I started taking Chinese herbs in graduate school w...

Lymphatic Drainage & Fascial Release: The Secrets to Youthful Skin

I’ve been obsessed with lymphatic drainage and fascial release for nearly two decades, and have been incorporating it into treatments for patients over the last 10 years as a doctor of acupuncture...

What to Expect During Your First Acupuncture Visit

Getting acupuncture is a new experience for many; the idea can seem scary. I understand this, and I hope this post helps demystify acupuncture and answer any questions you might have.

How Chinese Medicine Can Balance Your Mood, Hormones, and Sleep

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? First thing first, let’s demystify Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a holistic approach to health that dates back over 2,50...

Lymphatic Drainage & Facial Acupuncture: A Natural Facelift

As we age, our skin begins to show signs of wear and tear. Wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging are all inevitable consequences of aging. But what if there was a way to combat these changes naturally...

Your Guide to Holistic Facial Rejuvenation Treatments: What to Expect

What to Expect Guide to Facial Rejuvenation Treatments In this blog, we will talk about holistic facial rejuvenation treatments, how they work, and what to expect. Facial Rejuvenation aims to rest...

The Power of Social Connection: Friends and Their Effect on Your Health

How Having Friends Affects Your Overall Health and Wellness Spending time with friends should be up there with regular exercise and healthy eating. It turns out that being lonely and disconnected ...