Field notes.

Here is a collection of resources born from relentless curiosity. A belief that fertility care begs for a new approach. This is the result of continual dedication to study, investigation and seeking.

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, […]

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 […]

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 you’re looking for. Here’s why: 1. Nutrient Powerhouse Bone broth is like the multivitamin of comfort foods. It’s loaded with essential nutrients that […]

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’ or […]

The Fight Against ‘Spermageddon’: Treatment of Male Infertility

At the end of July, I attended a two day workshop presented by an Austrian Medical Doctor and Chinese Medicine Practitioner who specialises and treats only male infertility, Dr Olivia Pojer.  She was one of the best presenters I have had the privelege to learn from. Her passion and her drive to improve the world’s […]

The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Albert Einstein