Postpartum Hair Thinning & Insecurity: TCM Solutions for New Moms

Check tongue: pale/cracked indicates deficiency, purple suggests stasis. Feel lower abdomen: coldness signals uterine cold.

Apply moxa sticks (or warm ginger poultice) to BL23 (shenshu) acupoints on lower back for 10 minutes nightly

Do 5 minutes of brisk walking or jumping jacks daily to activate circulation before treatments

Sip ginger-turmeric tea daily: 1-inch ginger + pinch turmeric in hot water, steep 5 min. Add black pepper for absorption.

Use silk pillowcase 3x/week to reduce breakage. Get iron levels checked if fatigue accompanies hair loss.