Acupuncture for Labour Induction
Labour induction is the process of starting labour artificially, usually medically. Acupuncture doesn’t do this. Acupuncture can’t do anything artificial. However, acupuncture can be used to optimise the body’s natural ability to start labour and continue labour. I prefer to call it labour preparation….and like most things when looked at holistic
Self Care for Embryo Transfer Day
Embryo transfer day can be tough. There are a lot of factors that are outside your control. Having some simple things to focus on, other than the pending transfer can help you get through the day with less apprehension and actually help improve your chance of pregnancy. Start the day with a walk in the […]
Your Acupuncture Appointment
If you’ve never had acupuncture before, it can be a bit daunting knowing what to expect with your first acupuncture treatment. If the fear of the unknown is stopping you from making an appointment, here’s an insight into what you can expect. This is the email you receive from me after you’ve made your first […]
The Pill Does Not ‘Regulate’ Your Period.
I hear this often. It is usually in the first consult when I ask if you’ve been on The Pill before and many women say, “yes, from 16 years old to ‘regulate’ my cycle”. Most often, the pill is used to reduce bleeding, improve acne, reduce period pain and other PMS symptoms including mood changes. […]
Acupuncture and Your Thyroid
In Chinese medicine, the thyroid doesn’t exist. Well not as an organ, more as a series of functions. Very important functions. Especially for fertility (and infertility), pregnancy, post partum and ongoing hormone regulation. This can, however make treating the thyroid a little tricky. It often means treating symptoms as they pop up, instead of holistical
How Healthy Fats Support Fertility
Fats in Chinese medicine support the nourishment of your ‘Yin’. Yin is the most nourishing, feminine aspect of your body’s energy. Strong Yin is like a tree with a big, wide trunk. Very little can affect/impact/move/hurt a strong, grounded tree compared to a malnourished twig. When I’m treating women trying to fall pregnant, the most [&h
Acupuncture Doesn’t Balance Hormones
It gets said a lot. “acupuncture balances hormones”. I’m sure I’ve said it before too. But when you think about it, what does that actually mean? Balance means ‘a steady position or condition’ – is that really the hope for our hormones? Some back ground information…hormones are your body’s chemical messengers (medline.com). They are a [&hellip
Your First Visit
If you haven’t had an acupuncture treatment before, making that first appointment can be daunting. What you can expect with your first visit… Prior to your appointment with us, you’ll be sent a detailed questionnaire going through your previous history and goals for your health. When you arrive, you’ll be offered water and shown into [&h
Self Care in IVF
Post eggpickup plan to do absolutely nothing after egg pick up – sit at home watching tv, sleeping etc. back to some mild exercise like walking from the day after pick up but still taking it easy add a wheat heat bag the day after to help with pain/bloating plan to eat warm, really easy to digest foods – avoi
New Protein Powder: Clean Energy
As women, we often don’t eat enough good quality protein. Your body needs proteins and healthy fats to ovulate, make progesterone, stabilise blood sugars, help feel full and reduce snacking. This fermented brown rice protein powder has so many great ingredients including…supergreens, wheat grass, spirulina, sweet potato, chlorella as well as an orga
