So Many Good News Today—A Reflection on Pregnancy, Wellness, and Modern Women’s Health
There’s been a lot of good news in our community group lately. The best part? One of our members just found out her cat is pregnant—such a sweet way to start the day! Not long after, several friends shared their personal progress after using moxibustion—feeling more balanced, less fatigue, better sleep. But what made me especially happy was hearing that yet another group member is pregnant. In fact, it feels like every other week, someone in the group is sharing their joyful news.
That said, female infertility is becoming more and more common these days. In our group alone, nearly half the women are actively trying to conceive. I’ve also spoken with several friends recently who went through failed IVF attempts. It’s been deeply discouraging for them—many of them confided in me privately, and I could feel the sadness in their words. Motherhood is part of a woman’s nature, and when it doesn’t come easily, it can be heartbreaking.
So why is it that so many young women today are struggling with infertility? Setting aside male-related factors, I’ve noticed two main reasons based on my conversations and observations over the years:
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Cold body constitution – either due to poor circulation, uterine cold, or simply not having a warm enough internal environment to support conception.
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Blockages – physical stagnation in the body that prevents natural function.
For those of us born in the 70s, things were very different. During puberty and adolescence, our lifestyles were more in tune with nature, even if life was harder. We rarely heard of infertility back then. Some women even had multiple abortions and still conceived naturally later on, because their bodies hadn’t yet been overburdened or weakened by modern habits.
Starting in the 80s, things began to change. As China’s one-child policy took effect and families became more protective, a few key lifestyle shifts had a big impact on women’s health:
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Over-medication in childhood: Kids were rushed to get injections or IV drips for the smallest illness. Over time, this weakens the body’s natural defenses.
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Refrigeration and air conditioning: With the rise of these comforts, people started eating cold or out-of-season foods and spending summers in air-conditioned rooms without sweating. That trapped cold inside the body.
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Fashion at the cost of health: Girls wearing mini skirts and crop tops in winter may look stylish, but it damages their body’s yang energy.
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Staying up late: Screens, nightlife, and lack of rest all contribute to depleted vitality.
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Abortions at a young age: Some pregnancies were unplanned and unwanted, and abortions left long-term damage.
Today, despite better living conditions, we’re seeing the body’s natural resilience fading. Our ancestors gave birth to eight or ten children without modern medicine. But now, with all the medical knowledge in the world, so many are still struggling.
Beyond physical reasons, mental and emotional pressure plays a huge role. Many women are anxious about not getting pregnant. They over-monitor everything—basal body temperature, ovulation charts, hormone levels. It turns into a daily mission. Everyone’s suddenly an expert in fertility, but where’s the ease and spontaneity in it? Conception is meant to be natural. We’re not machines. I often joke (half crying, half laughing) that in the past, our ancestors didn’t even know what an egg or sperm was, yet they had no trouble starting families.
All this makes me wonder—maybe high-tech methods are actually disconnecting us from our instincts. The human body needs movement, sweat, the occasional illness to build strength. Suppressing everything with medication isn’t always the best path. Traditional techniques like gua sha, cupping, and moxibustion can help restore balance without side effects.
And the truth is, I’ve seen it work. Many women who struggled to conceive through high-tech medical methods eventually became pregnant simply by adjusting their mindset, using moxibustion, moving their bodies, and giving themselves time to heal.
We don’t need to depend so heavily on science. What we need is rest, warmth, a peaceful heart—and to stop exhausting ourselves. Trust your body. With the right habits and care, pregnancy is very possible.
To anyone hoping to conceive—I sincerely wish you the best. If you’d like, I offer body constitution testing and can recommend personalized suggestions based on the results. Be patient, be kind to yourself, and give your body a real chance. Please don’t rush into IVF unless absolutely necessary—make that decision wisely, and with care.