A clear, supportive guide to PMS and dysmenorrhea, why symptoms differ so much from woman to woman, and how Eastern and Western medicine approach treatment. Includes practical tips for stress, nutrition, and self-care during hormonal fluctuations.

People ask me all the time whether acupuncture works. The short answer is yes. The longer answer is even better. Here’s a simple, clear explanation of what actually happens in a treatment and why the body responds so well.