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Burnout and the Adrenals: Why You’re So Tired (and What to Do About It)
Burnout and the Adrenals: Why You’re So Tired (and What to Do About It)
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Do you feel like no amount of sleep refreshes you? Like your mind is constantly racing, but your body feels heavy and unmotivated? You might be experiencing burnout, not just emotionally, but physiologically.
In Chinese Medicine, we call this depletion of Kidney energy. In Western terms, it relates to the over-activation of your HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal), the system that governs your stress response. When... -
Unexplained Infertility Isn’t Unexplainable—You Deserve a Deeper Look
There are few diagnoses as frustrating and emotionally heavy as “unexplained infertility.” You’ve had the tests. Your results are, apparently, “normal", yet month after month, you’re left with no answers, and no baby.
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But in truth, unexplained is a misleading description, and it doesn’t mean unfixable. It means unexplored.
What “Unexplained” Really Means
Unexplained infertility is a diagnosis given when standard investigations (blood tests, semen analysis, ultrasound) don’t... -
Collagen: A Quiet Ally for Fertility and Menopause Health
Collagen: A Quiet Ally for Fertility and Menopause Health
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When we think about fertility or navigating the transitions of perimenopause and menopause, collagen might not be the first nutrient that springs to mind. But this humble structural protein is far more than a beauty supplement, it’s an unsung hero for hormonal health, reproductive wellness, and graceful ageing.
As a fertility and women's health acupuncturist, I’m always looking for ways to bridge traditional wisdom with the best of... -
Sperm Health Is More Than Just a Count
Most standard semen analyses measure count, motility, and morphology, essentially this is how many sperm are present, how well they swim, and how normally their shape is. But these metrics don’t tell the full story.
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One of the most critical but under-tested aspects of male fertility is sperm DNA integrity. Even with good numbers on paper, underlying issues like oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation can significantly affect fertilisation, embryo development, implantation, and miscarriage ri... -
How Blue Light Affects Your Hormones – And How to Reduce it's impact
In today’s digital world, it’s almost impossible to avoid blue light. From phones and laptops to LED lighting and TVs, we’re exposed to artificial light from morning until well past sunset. While this may seem harmless, prolonged blue light exposure, especially in the evening, can disrupt your natural hormonal rhythms in ways that affect your sleep, mood, menstrual cycle, and fertility.
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If you're working to balance your hormones or trying to conceive, blue light could be playing a bigger... -
Oestrogen Balance – Supporting Hormones Through the Gut and Beyond
Oestrogen is one of the most powerful and essential hormones in the female body—impacting everything from mood and energy to fertility, menstrual health, and perimenopausal symptoms. But like all hormones, it’s all about balance. Too much oestrogen - or indeed difficulty clearing it - can lead to symptoms like heavy periods, breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, and headaches. Too little oestrogen—as seen in the lead-up to menopause—can show up as dryness, insomnia, anxiety, or hot f...
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Coffee, Hormones & a Compassionate Approach to Balance
Thinking outside the box for fertility and hormonal health
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As a fertility and women’s health acupuncturist, I look from all angles at what might be working against your hormonal health, and coffee could potentially be one of those things. Let’s start with the good news: if you love coffee, you don’t necessarily need to give it up. But if you’re navigating hormone-related challenges - whether you're trying to conceive, moving through perimenopause, or simply feeling off-balance - it mi... -
5 Things Your Doctor Might Not Tell You About Fertility—But I Will
Fertility is so much more than charts, lab results, and ovulation apps. It’s a journey that touches your physical body, your emotions, and your sense of self.
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As a fertility acupuncture practitioner who bridges science and natural health, I want to share some insights that I wish every person trying to conceive knew—truths that often get overlooked, but can change everything when it comes to healing and hope.
1. Your Cycle Is a Vital Sign
Tracking your cycle isn’t just about pinpointing... -
Holistic Tips for Managing Anxiety in Pregnancy
Holistic Tips for Managing Anxiety in Pregnancy
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Pregnancy is often described as a time of joy and expectation, but for many women, it’s also a time of quiet (or not-so-quiet) anxiety. In Chinese medicine, this experience is not new—it's understood as zi fan (字扇), which translates roughly as “restlessness of the childbearing.” It's a beautifully human recognition that growing a new life can also stir up emotional and energetic turbulence.
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Inflammation and Fertility: How Acupuncture Can Help to Rebalance the Body
As a fertility acupuncturist who likes to consider all factors that can influence fertile and hormonal health, I work at the intersection of science and natural health. One topic that often arises in my clinic is inflammation—a word that's become something of a buzzword, but with very real implications, especially for fertility. Let’s consider how chronic inflammation affects fertility—and how fertility acupuncture can help restore immune system balance, reduce inflammation, and supp...
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