Male Factor Infertility: Why a Semen Analysis Is Only the Beginning When a couple is struggling to conceive, the focus can very quickly fall on the woman. Her hormones are tested.Her ovarian reserve is checked.Her cycle is monitored.Her tubes may be investigated. And meanwhile, the man may be sent for one semen analysis and [...]
Your Body Is Talking: Learning to Trust and Listen To Your Body. Have you ever had the feeling that your body is trying to tell you something? Perhaps you're getting the odd niggly headache. You become exhausted in the afternoon. Your digestion isn't quite right. You start waking at 3am. You feel anxious for [...]
Sinus Congestion? Acupuncture to the Rescue! Winter often brings sinus congestion from colds, allergies, or sinus infections. That constant pressure, stuffy nose, and difficulty breathing can be frustrating, but acupuncture can help.Acupuncture treats sinusitis by improving circulation in the sinus area, reducing inflammation, and supporting your immune system to clear congestion and prevent it [...]
Seasonal Allergies - Quick and Effective Relief with Acupuncture for Children As springtime heralds the return of flowers, fresh air, and outdoor play, it also brings an unwelcome guest for many children: seasonal allergies. Sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses, and coughing can turn a fun day outside into a miserable experience. Parents often seek solutions [...]
Navigating Menopause Naturally with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Acupuncture's Role in Symptom Management Today, we're delving into a topic that's close to the hearts of many women; menopause. It's a significant life transition that can bring about a range of symptoms, from hot flashes to mood swings. But fear not, because we're here to [...]
It's shocking how many women aren't familiar with this powerful tool for understanding their fertility. It can be used for contraception as well as conception.
The 'fertile window' of your cycle is the time period when a conception can occur and so is the time to have sex or to avoid for contraception purposes. This is a 7 day window around the day you ovulate. The general rule of thumb is 5 days before ovulation and two days after. The [...]
Whether you have short period cycles, spotting, recurrent misscarriage or perimenopause issues, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can regulate your hormones. Acupuncture has a role in managing hormonal imbalances, particularly low progesterone levels in women. In this blog, we'll delve into how acupuncture influences progesterone levels and its potential benefits for those struggling [...]
Heavy periods, with or without clots or pain, and bleeding for more than a week is not normal. This can be common in teenagers, after childbirth and in the lead up to menopause. The western medicine term for heavy bleeding is menorrhagia. This can be classed as having to change high strength sanitary [...]
