Women’s Health Archives - Page 4 of 5 - Paige Waters Acupuncture

Baby, Endometriosis, Fertility, Follicular Phase, IVF, Male Factor, Ovulation, Progesterone, Self Care, Women’s Health

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…

Acupuncture, Fertility, Ovulation, PCOS, Progesterone, Women’s Health

Acupuncture Doesn’t Balance Hormones

It gets said a lot. “acupuncture balances hormones”. I’m sure I’ve said it before too. But when you think about it, what does that actually mean? Balance means ‘a steady position or condition’ – is that really the hope for…

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…

Breastfeeding, Fertility, Follicular Phase, IVF, Labour preparation, Luteal Phase, Male Factor, Ovulation, PCOS, Post partum, Pregnancy, Progesterone, Women’s Health

New Protein Powder: Clean Energy

As women, we often don't eat enough good quality protein. Your body needs proteins and healthy fats to ovulate, make progesterone, stabilise blood sugars, help feel full and reduce snacking. This fermented brown rice protein powder has so many…

Acupuncture, Women’s Health

Benefits of Monthly Acupuncture: Self Care

Address minor health complaints – single acupuncture treatments may help alleviate acute conditions like headaches, neck pain, low back ache, period pain, constipation, bloating Disease prevention through stress relief – stress…

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…

EDUCATION, IVF, Self Care, Women’s Health

Laughing Post Embryo Transfer Increases Chance of Pregnancy

The thing I love most about this study is that it’s called “The Effect of Medical Clowning on Pregnancy Rates…” If you’re wondering what medical clowning is, it’s exactly as it sounds. Medical clowns are being used in healthcare…

EDUCATION, Ovulation, PCOS, Women’s Health

Ovulation Pain – a TCM Perspective

Pain is a protective mechanism for the body. It lets us know that something is wrong. Ovulation pain is no different. Ovulation pain or mittleschmerz (‘middle pain’) is low, one sided abdominal pain that occurs around ovulation (or egg release).…

Breastfeeding, EDUCATION, Post partum, Women’s Health

How is hair loss and reduced milk supply after childbirth related?

These two symptoms seem like two completely separate problems, however in Chinese medicine they can be easily explained by the loss of blood from childbirth. In Chinese medicine, your Blood nourishes your head to give you glossy, shiny, thick…

Baby, EDUCATION, Labour preparation, Pregnancy, Women’s Health

Improving Baby’s Position for Labour (Breech Position)

If your baby isn’t head down by 32-34 weeks, it’s a great time to start looking for natural options to encourage this to happen. Your obstetrician may have already discussed plans for a c-section or an external cephalic version. Both medical…