Dao Vida

Dao Vida Chinese medicine & acupuncture in Marbella, for fertility, women´s health, pain relief, anxiety...

Costa del Sol Acupuncture practitioner Carole Duménil trained in the UK (Lic.Ac., OMBAcC) and has been practicing acupuncture since 2003, first in London and since 2010 in Marbella, Costa del Sol. She uses acupuncture for a wide range of conditions, from emotional and stress-related conditions to fertility, hormonal problems, pain relief or digestive issues.

PCOS (Polycyctic Ovarian Syndrome) is now PMOS (Polycystic Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). The new name better reflects wh...
18/05/2026

PCOS (Polycyctic Ovarian Syndrome) is now PMOS (Polycystic Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). The new name better reflects what this condition really is: a complex metabolic and hormonal condition that affects the whole woman, not just her ovaries.

Don´t get me wrong, this change is good as women have been simply handed the pill or metformin for decades, brushing off any metabolic issue.
Saying that, the rebrand is unlikely to come with a sudden change of approach or even solutions from the medical profession.
Until you address the underlying problem, the pill or metformin will only help manage your weight and give you the illusion of a cycle (did you know that when you bleed when on the pill it isn´t actually a real period?)
Treating the whole woman is the answer, and that means looking at the whole of you, from what you eat, how you sleep, how you p**p (yeah, that too!), how you feel emotionally, how stressed you are, and the list goes on.

13/05/2026

This is your invitation to step out of the external noise and return to balance before everything speeds up.

A 2.5-hour morning designed to support your nervous system, regulate your energy and bring you back into a grounded state.
Skye and Carole will share simple, effective tools to help you move through the summer season with more ease, clarity and steadiness.

You can expect a deeply nourishing morning including:
🧘‍♀️ Balancing Vinyasa yoga flow
🌿 Grounding Qigong
🌬️ Breathwork to calm the nervous system
🤲 Acupressure self-massage with essential oils
🍵 Herbal infusions & healthy snacks
✨ Ground & Glow essential oil blend to take home

📅 Saturday, 16 May 2026
🕥 10:30 – 13:00
📍Frangipani Costabella, Marbella
💫 €50 | €45 when booking with a friend or loved one

Spots are intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate and supported. Book your spot now via link in bio 💚

08/05/2026

A teacher of mine says you cannot have a tense mind in a truly relaxed body.

To the purpose of relaxing the body, the practice of slow, mindful movemnt like yoga, tai chi or qigong can be wonderfully effective.....and of course acupuncture!

Our bodies thrive on rhythms. Not a rigid schedule, but gentle and consistent repetition. In women, these cycles are he...
08/05/2026

Our bodies thrive on rhythms. Not a rigid schedule, but gentle and consistent repetition.
In women, these cycles are heightened as we are also following the ebbs and flows of our menstrual cycles. Our rhythms mirror those of nature and the seasons, and it is often the simple habits that help build balance in our life.
Keeping food and drinks warm will help support our digestive fire.
Supporting our organs at their peak time :7-9am is the peak time for the Stomach channel and the best time to break down food, 11pm-3am is important rest time for the Gallbladder and Liver, a time to allow the Blood to return to the organs and rest and repair to happen.
Valuing and making time for rest is paramount in our fast-paced modern world. Create moments of quiet (even if a few intentional deep breaths) will help calm your nervous system and keep your Qi from getting stagnant.
Slow movement exercise that combine breath and movement will also help regulate your nervous system, soften your fascia and help release tensions.

Replenishing your body after a monthly bleed will help to gently build and move Blood.

Small, regular acts are what truly creates harmony long term.
They are less ostentatious, have no wow factor, but quietly keep you anchored and grounded, stronger and more resilient.
Health doesn´t require perfection, it just needs consistency 😊

Have you tried listening?
06/05/2026

Have you tried listening?

Are you listening? ✨
05/05/2026

Are you listening? ✨

PAINFUL PERIODS? PREMENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS? This happens to most women at one point or another, but for too many, those symp...
04/02/2026

PAINFUL PERIODS? PREMENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS? This happens to most women at one point or another, but for too many, those symptoms are the norm. Chinese medicine offers tools to get to the root cause of the problem, but there are easy simple steps you can implement that may help with PMS and period pain relief:

1. Heat: Applying a hot water bottle, or better yet a moxa stick or using a moxa box onto your lower abdomen can help relax the muscles and alleviate cramps. If you have questions about moxa or need a moxa box and moxa, you can buy them from me at my clinic.

2. Exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity, such as light aerobic exercises or yoga, can help relieve menstrual pain by increasing blood circulation and releasing endorphins.

3. Herbal remedies: Some herbal teas, such as chamomile, ginger, or peppermint, are believed to have pain-relieving properties.

4. Dietary adjustments: Eating a balanced diet that includes anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish and nuts) may help reduce menstrual pain. Also: REDUCE SUGAR AND PROCESSED FOODS!!

5. Essential oils: Certain essential oils, like lavender, clary sage, or peppermint, when diluted and applied topically or used in aromatherapy, may provide relief from menstrual cramps. Essential oils have become fashionable but should be used following guidelines from a trained professional. Hearing how you can make your own ingestable capsules with essential oils makes me cringe. You can burn mucosal lining, and similarly irritate your skin when used topically, your eyes when used in the environment so USE WITH CARE.

6. Stress reduction techniques: Stress can exacerbate menstrual pain, so practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness can help alleviate discomfort.

7. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be very helpful to regulate hormones. Get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation 🙂📞

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Did you know acupuncture can help regulate your hormones? Acupuncture aims at regulating to help your body function opti...
02/02/2026

Did you know acupuncture can help regulate your hormones?

Acupuncture aims at regulating to help your body function optimally and in balance. It supports you in achieving what you and your body want.

Do you have any questions? Let me know below! 🪄♥️✨

Dirección

Frangipani Costabella
Marbella
29604

Horario de Apertura

Lunes 10:00 - 14:00
Martes 10:00 - 15:00
Miércoles 10:00 - 14:00
Jueves 10:00 - 15:00
Viernes 10:00 - 14:00

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+34693939188

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