Vaginal Microbiome and Fertility
Are you worried that your vaginal health might be impacting your fertility orpregnancy?
The vaginal microbiome refers to the collection of microorganisms, includingbacteria, fungi and viruses that naturally inhabit the vaginal environment.…
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…
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…
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…
New Product: Franjos Motherhood Hydration Powder
Hydration is so important for women trying to conceive, women experiencing morning sickness and vomiting, pregnant women, women in labour and of course post natal. It's super important while breastfeeding. And sometimes water just doesn't cut…
New Practitioner – Jody Smith
Meet Jody...
"Hi, I'm Jody. I am honoured that my clients, past, present and future, choose my services through and beyond the motherhood journey. Supporting Women's Wellbeing is close to my heart and a way I can help women as they go…
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.…
Acupuncture for Labour Preparation
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…
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…
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,…
