About this Event
Supporting Women's Health
A monthly series exploring a different aspect of women's health each month.
Each session takes a practical and open approach to a different topic, combining conversation, evidence-informed guidance, practical tools and the Chinese medicine perspective where relevant.
This month's session: Digestive Health
Our digestive system is central to our health — and both Eastern and Western medicine increasingly recognise just how much it influences the rest of the body.
In Chinese medicine, digestion has long been understood as a foundation of health: the digestive system is responsible for transforming food into Qi and nourishment, providing the energy the body needs to function. In Western medicine, we're learning more and more about the relationship between the gut and other systems, including the immune system, nervous system and mood.
In this session, we'll look at digestive health from both perspectives and explore some of the common issues that many women experience, from bloating and IBS to digestive symptoms that change or flare at different stages of the menstrual cycle.
We'll look at:
- Why digestive health is considered a foundation of health in Chinese medicine
- What we're learning about the gut, immune system, nervous system and mood
- Common digestive issues including bloating and IBS
- Why digestive symptoms can change throughout the menstrual cycle
- The role of stress and the nervous system in digestion
- How diet and lifestyle can support healthy digestion
- The Chinese medicine approach to digestive health
- A brief look at inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
- Simple, realistic things you can do to support your digestive health
This isn't about following a perfect diet or finding another list of foods you're “supposed” to avoid. It's an opportunity to understand your digestion a little better, explore the connections between different aspects of your health, and think about what might genuinely support you.
As with all the Supporting Women's Health sessions, there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and learn from each other in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Future sessions will explore different topics throughout the year, giving us the opportunity to look at women's health from a range of physical, emotional and mental perspectives.
Whether you have ongoing digestive symptoms or simply want to understand more about how your digestive system influences your wider health, you're very welcome.
Location/Mobility:
The venue is up two flights of stairs, so please bear this in mind if you have any mobility issues.
Parking:
The venue is located in the crescent opposite the Barnfield Theatre. There is no parking at the venue itself but there are a number of parking options in the area:
- Street Parking in Southerhay is free after 6pm.
- Street Parking in Barnfield area is free after 6pm
- Magdalen Road Car Park is chargeable until 10pm (£4.90 for 2 hours)
- Princesshay Car Parks are also chargeable until 10pm (£4.90 for 2 hours)
Event venue & nearby stays
4 Barnfield Cres, 4 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, United Kingdom
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