Interpreting pathology panels, nutrigenomics, CGM data, the reproductive microbiome, and hormone panels through an integrative lens.

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A New Wave in Fertility Care

By Paige Waters When I first opened Paige Waters Acupuncture, I didn't really know what I was here for. Health I suppose, not really knowing what that meant. I'd had great experiences with acupuncture and working in acupuncture clinics. I loved…
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Chinese Medicine and Cortisol

It's been really interesting looking at the Comprehensive Hormone Testing I've been doing over the last 12 months. There are many similarities in hormone imbalances amongst women trying to conceive. The most obvious one is not estrogen or progesterone…
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New Service – Blood Testing without a GP or Specialist Referral

We are really lucky in Australia to have such a great public health care system. Blood testing is one of the most valuable tools in understanding health. They're great to provide a baseline, diagnose medical conditions, provide guidance for…
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Vaginal, Uterine and Seminal Microbiome Testing and Fertility

Understanding the balance of healthy and harmful bacteria, fungi or viruses sitting in the vagina, the uterus and/or the semen can provide further information into causes of infertility.  The vaginal microbiome refers to the community…
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DUTCH Testing and Fertility

The DUTCH or dried urine test for comprehensive hormones has been around for years. It involves testing dried urine from various samples during a day in your mid luteal phase.This test measures levels of sex hormone (estrogen, progesterone,…
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Male Fertility Matters: Understanding Sperm’s Role in Pregnancy Loss

Sperm DNA fragmentation refers to ‘breaks’ in the genetic material (DNA) within sperm cells. DNA in sperm is responsible for carrying half of the genetic blueprint to the embryo. High levels of DNA fragmentation can:Reduce the chance of…
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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…
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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,…
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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…