What is AMH and Why It Doesn’t Determine Your Chances of Natural Conception
If you’ve been told you have low AMH and that IVF is your only option, you’re not alone. This is something I hear all the time in my clinic. And while AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) is a helpful marker for certain things, it is not a definitive measure of your natural fertility. Let’s break it down. […]
What Your Tongue Says About Your Health – A Peek into Traditional Chinese Medicine
All of my patients know that as part of my acupuncture consultation, I ask them to stick their tongues out and take a photo of it. My son thinks it’s hysterical the amount of tongue photos I have on my phone! But there is logic to my madness! Have you ever stuck your tongue out […]
Acupuncture and Sleep: How It Can Help You Rest Easy
Sleep is the cornerstone of good health. When we sleep well, we feel refreshed, focused, and resilient. But for many people, restful nights can be hard to come by. Whether it’s due to hot flushes, pain, or chronic insomnia, sleep disturbances can take a serious toll on our wellbeing. Fortunately, acupuncture offers a natural, effective […]
Healthy Periods: Why You Don’t Have to Suffer & How Acupuncture Helps
If you’ve ever been told that painful cramps, heavy, clotty bleeding, or irregular cycles are “just part of being a woman,” it’s time to rewrite the script. Many women assume that suffering during their periods is normal, but these symptoms often signal imbalances in your body that can be addressed naturally. One incredibly effective and […]
Electro-Acupuncture – Adding an Extra Buzz to Pain Relief
If regular acupuncture is the calm, zen friend in your wellness journey, electro-acupuncture is their edgy sibling who comes with gadgets and a bit of sass. It’s acupuncture, but with a jolt—literally. Here’s why adding a little electricity can supercharge your pain relief game. What is Electro-Acupuncture? Electro-acupuncture is a modern twist on traditional acupuncture! […]
The Magic of Acupuncture?
Alright, let’s talk acupuncture – the ancient art of poking people with tiny needles (in the nicest way possible) to help them feel better! So, how does acupuncture work? Think of it as giving your body a little nudge to help it get back on track: Balancing Your Body’s Energy, or “Qi”: In traditional Chinese […]
Why Choose Me on Your Fertility Journey?
Why Choose Me? What Makes me Different to Any Other Acupuncturist? There are so many acupuncturists around but when it comes to fertility, I like to think I stand out because of my deep, specialized training and holistic approach. With hours of post-graduate training in fertility, I have an in-depth understanding of medical testing, IVF […]
What is Sperm DNA Fragmentation – A Useful Tool for Unexplained Fertility?
Most of my fertility patients will have heard me mention sperm DNA fragmentation and its possible involvement in unexplained infertility. But it’s not generally well known, and even I hadn’t heard much about it until a few years ago. As such, it is often overlooked when fertility assessments are offered and could be therefor be […]
Acupuncture and Menopause
Menopause is a natural progression for women in life. I see so many women with perimenopausal and menopausal issues. I have been really lucky to be able to help them improve their quality of life. Menopause affects women differently and can have a dramatic effect on their quality of life. It maybe familiar to some […]
Acupuncture and Anxiety
Unfortunately, anxiety seems to be a common side effect of living in today’s world. Almost everyone I speak to recently seems to be suffering from anxiety to varying degrees. I guess that as we get older we become more susceptible to anxiety as we try and juggle life’s challenges. Others may be longterm anxiety suffers which […]
