EDUCATION Archives - Paige Waters Acupuncture

Acupuncture, Baby, Birth, Breastfeeding, EDUCATION, Labour preparation, Post partum, Pregnancy, Self Care, Women’s Health

Acupuncture for Birth Preparation

Acupuncture has been a treatment for support in all stages of pregnancy, in many countries, for so, so many years. It is now being recommend by midwives, by well informed and patient-centred Obstetricians, by doulas, by pelvic floor physiotherapists,…

EDUCATION, Endometriosis, Estrogen, Exercises, Fertility, Follicular Phase, IVF, Luteal Phase, Mental Health, Pregnancy, Self Care, Uncategorized, Women’s Health, Yoga

Our Relationship with Pain – A focus on Endometriosis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5H0nzRMmVwOur sense of pain is a protection, a way to let our bodies know there’s something wrong and to encourage us to make changes. It is vastly more complex than previously thought and there is increasing…

Baby, Breastfeeding, EDUCATION, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, IUI, IVF, Ovulation, PCOS, Self Care, Sperm Health, Women’s Health

Bone Broth: The Fertility Superfood You Didn’t Know You Needed!

When it comes to boosting fertility, most people think of vitamins, yoga, or herbal supplements, but there’s a secret weapon you might not have considered—bone broth! This nutrient-packed, cozy cup of goodness could be the game-changer…

Baby, EDUCATION, Self Care, Women’s Health

Sick Kids – Winter Wellness Plan

This time of year is tough. Lots of viruses are going around daycare centres and schools. It can feel relentless especially as it takes a month to move through the whole family. The aim of advice is not to stop the viruses from coming - impossible…

Acupuncture, EDUCATION, Fertility, IVF, Self Care, Women’s Health

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…

Acupuncture, EDUCATION, Pregnancy, Self Care, Women’s Health

Acupuncture and Morning Sickness

I think I want to universally change the name to ‘pregnancy sickness’ as most women will tell you it very rarely only exists in the morning. For every woman you find who had a great experience with acupuncture for pregnancy sickness, you’ll…

Acupuncture, EDUCATION, Ovulation

Acupuncture and Ovulation

In Chinese medicine, ovulation requires the right amount of nutrients and blood (Yin) as well as warmth and a smooth flow of Qi to ‘drop’ and move the egg down the Fallopian tube (Yang). I often describe it to women like ripening a lemon…

Acupuncture, BBT, EDUCATION, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Ovulation, PCOS

Acupuncture During Your Menstrual Cycle

The menstrual cycle has 4 phases, in a 28 day cycle, they are: Days 1-4 - Period Days 1 – 14 - Follicular phase Day 14 – Ovulation Days 14-28 – Luteal Phase In a perfect world, this is how people with uteruses would all menstruate.…

EDUCATION, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Ovulation

Reasons to Temperature Chart for Fertility

Temperature charting is just one method in fertility awareness. In Chinese medicine, it’s incredibly important for me to be able to diagnose and track progress. Here are all the reasons I find it helpful to temperature chart for fertilityHelp…

EDUCATION, IVF

McDonald’s Chips and Embryo Transfer Day

What is with the IVF myth of eating McDonald’s French fries immediately after your embryo transfer? This seems to be a long standing tradition amongst women going through IVF. The reason it may possibly have some impact is because the chips…