A Good Vaginal Microbiome is essential for Health and Fertility
Vaginal discharge needs more attention! Most people with a vagina will at some point in their life suffer with problematic vaginal discharge. For some this can be a one off, easily treated problem, for others it can become reoccurring, and for anyone...
Acupuncture for Fertility and IVF in London
Acupuncture for Fertility and IVF in London We are a team of specialist acupuncturists, based in two clinics in South London who are experts in Fertility and Women’s Health. We are all Fertility Support trained acupuncturists, or currently undertaking this rigorous...
When is the best time to do acupuncture for fertility
When is the best time to do acupuncture for fertility? Many people seek acupuncture treatment as a supporting therapy alongside fertility treatment. This can be for IVF, IUI and if you're trying to conceive naturally. Ideally we like to see people 3 to 6 months before...
Acupuncture for period pain
Painful periods are not normal. In a normal period there is NO cramping or mild cramping and discomfort. Any pain that goes beyond mild cramping is NOT normal with your period. We have grown up with the myth that period pain is a normal part of a monthly...
Acupuncture and Nutrition for PCOS
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is an endocrine (hormonal) disorder and is diagnosed if a woman has two of the three following criteria 1. Delayed or no ovulation and/or menstruation 2. High levels of androgenic hormones (i.e. testosterone and DHEA-S) 3....
How can I improve my sperm?
How can I improve my sperm? Research in the last few years has shown than male sperm count in the Western world has fallen by around 50% in the last 40 years i.e men today are producing half the sperm that their grandfathers did. Why is sperm count in decline? Most...
What can acupuncture treat?
I am often asked what is acupuncture good for and what can acupuncture treat? I specialise in acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy and women's health, but it can used so widely for many common conditions, especially those that don't respond well to conventional...
Acupressure for pain relief in labour
Workshop- Acupressure for Pain Relief in Labour This is a new workshop for expectant mothers and their birthing partners. The aim is to teach participants a selection of acupressure points which can then be used to help with pain relief through the different stages...
Acupuncture for problem periods
Pain, bloating, headaches, migraines, bad moods, cravings for sugar, backache, tearfulness, flooding, diarrhoea, spots, and hot flushes, are just some of the commonly experienced problems that occur for women around the time of their period. We live in a fast-paced...
Acupuncture for pregnancy support
Many people we work with use acupuncture right the way through their pregnancy. This clinic specialises in supporting people with fertility issues, so once people achieve a successful positive test they continue to come for acupuncture all the way through to birth. We...
Acupuncture and the Importance of Rest
I’m recently returned from some time away on holiday. It was amazing and I was incredibly fortunate to have the chance to take so much time out of a very busy life. No phone connection, no internet access, no TV and nothing really to do but just be and live in the...
Electro-acupuncture
What is Electro-acupuncture? Electro-acupuncture is a modern form of acupuncture which involves running a small electric current between two acupuncture needles. Similar to traditional acupuncture, electroacupuncture involves using needles in the same spots. Following...
Acupuncture Tips For Staying Well This Autumn
Finally, autumn has arrived and summer is over. In Chinese Medicine, the change of season is an important time to alter our day-to-day habits to ensure balance and good health. Autumn and winter are linked to the Metal element and the organ of the Lung. As this is the...
Tiredness
What is it? Everyone feels tired at certain times and tiredness is often a normal, unavoidable part of everyday life. It is estimated that at any given time one in five of us will feel unusually tired, one in ten will be suffering from prolonged fatigue and more women...
Acupuncture: you might not know that………
Needles Were originally made from stone, bamboo, bone and gold. Now they’re individual, pre packaged, sterilised, single use and made from stainless steel. They are much smaller than hypodermic needles, aprox the width of a human hair. It Really Is Enjoyable Even...
Oxytocin and Acupuncture
Can acupuncture boost your oxytocin? What is it? Oxytocin is a hormone, produced in the hypothalamus and secreted into the bloodstream via the pituitary. One of its main roles is to facilitate the start of labour, the production of breast milk and to promote maternal...
Can acupuncture improve my fertility?
Acupuncture and Fertility If you are trying for a baby you have probably come across reports that acupuncture can help improve your fertility and chances of a successful conception. A recent high-level review found acupuncture to significantly improve birth rates....
Ways to beat stress
This week is Mental Health Awareness week (www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/mentalhealthawarenessweek). One cause of mental health problems can be too much stress. Stress can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Finding ways to cope with stress is an important...
Periods
My daughter's bake sale has inspired me to pull my finger out and get back on the blog writing. February the 18th was Period Pride Day, who knew?! Her bake sale was to raise money for a charity that sends tampons and sanitary towels to countries where women can’t...
