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 research being done in an effort to learn more. Nociceptors (also known as pain receptors) are found in the skin, [&
Eating for Endometriosis: Supporting Your Health through Nutrition
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation, pain, and sometimes fertility challenges. While diet cannot cure endometriosis, certain nutrition choices may help manage symptoms, reduce inflammation, and support overall well-being. Here’s some key dietary strategies that may be b
Chinese Medicine’s Role in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis
I haven’t written about endometriosis before because every blog or research paper I’ve read that has talked about acupuncture treating endometriosis has only focused on the pain and treating the pain. Of course treating your pain is important, however, endometriosis pain is often the end result of a complex, chronic pattern of hereditary, physical and [&h
Endometriosis and Osteopathy: An Integrative Path to Pain Relief
Is Endometriosis pain affecting your physical or mental wellbeing? It can be daunting finding the right treatment, but it doesn’t have to be. I have supported & treated pregnant mums and women starting their fertility journey through the physical and emotional rollercoaster that is endo. My sister also suffered with this condition for years until [&hellip
Yoga and Self Compassion for Fertility by Lauren White (Yoga Teacher)
Compassion is derived from the word ‘com’ (with) and ‘passion’ (suffering) and roughly translates as how we sit with our suffering. When having difficulty with fertility, all kinds of suffering comes up. Blame, beliefs of inadequacy, attitudes of ‘why me?’, feelings of isolation and so much more. Traditional comments such as ‘just think positive
Let’s Talk Fertility with Dr Jacqui Quinn (Osteopath)
Now I’m no green thumb but I do know that a seedling needs good soil to thrive, similarly our bodies need the right foundation to grow new life. Here are two things to consider: Pelvic Care The main pelvic organs involved in reproduction are the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. The ovaries, or egg producers, […]
Benefits of Fertility Massage
Fertility or Womb Hara massage is an external, non invasive massage style designed to release tension, move stagnated blood, energy and fluid in the abdomen, release tight muscles, improve organ placement and support health of your ovaries and uterus. Jody’s unique massage style is based on ancient Chinese Chi New Tsang abdominal massage, effleurage and [
Castor Oil Packs and Women’s Health
For years Ayurvedic medicine and Chinese medicine has used castor oil to support women’s health. The main constituent of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an omega-9 which has been found to improve local blood flow and provide anti-inflammatory pain relief. From a TCM understanding, castor oil encourages blood movement, moves body fluids and is an […]
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