Breakfast – A Game Changer for Fertility and Hormone Health by Kristy Wiseman (Dietitian)
Breakfast may not be everyone’s favourite, but it is mine, and it should be yours too! The first meal of the day (aka breakfast) plays a vital role in boosting fertility and supporting hormone health. What you eat in the morning can set the tone for your day, help regulate your metabolism, and even impact […]
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, […]
Boosting Male Fertility: How Nutrition Plays a Vital Role
When it comes to fertility, the focus often lands on women, but men play an equally crucial role. The quality of a man’s sperm significantly impacts the chances of conception and the health of a pregnancy. Fortunately, making positive changes to your diet can enhance sperm health and boost fertility. Focusing on a balanced diet […]
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 […]
New Treatment: Fertility Flow Session
Introducing a new treatment at Paige Waters Acupuncture. Optimal health really is about good blood flow. Fertility, improved egg health, improved sperm health, improved libido, improved immunity has all been shown with improved blood flow. I’ve put together some information for you below. Please email hello@paigewatersacupuncture.com.au if you have any qu
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 […]
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
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
