What is PCOS and How Can Acupuncture Help?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It’s characterised by the presence of multiple small cysts on the ovaries, and can cause a wide range of symptoms, including infertility, hirsutism (excessive hair growth),...
Acupuncture for Long Covid
There is a lot of information circulating about acupuncture and its potential effects on alleviating the symptoms associated with "long COVID". Acupuncture has been used for centuries to treat all sorts of illnesses and conditions, and there is some evidence to...
Treating Eczema in Children with Chinese Herbs & Shonishin
It may be a fairly common condition, but no parent likes to see their child suffering with the irritation, discomfort and lack of confidence that eczema can bring. Aside from itchy skin, eczema can also cause dryness, rashes, scaly patches, blisters and skin...
How Does Acupuncture Boost the Immune System?
What benefits does acupuncture give your immune system? Bolsters the body’s defences against viruses Reduces recovery time after initial signs and symptoms have subsided Performs maintenance on our immune system, keeping it fully functional Keeps the body...
Oysters
Oysters are super yummy and creamy! They are known to increase libido, but oysters can also be a great source for fertility because they are packed with zinc, which increases the production of good-quality eggs. Did you know oyster shells is also widely...
Thai Larb Salad
Fresh salads like a vegan Thai larb salad are perfect for your week's meal prep. Try it today! Ingredients 1 cup vegetable stock 125g / 4.4 oz dried soy protein aka. TVP (Texturised Vegetable Protein) (or if you can’t find TVP you can use 300g / 10.6oz of hydrated...
Thyroid Awareness Day
Thyroid Awareness Day was on the 25th of May. Thyroid health is a really important topic because an over or under-active thyroid can really affect how we feel and function. Thyroid hormones are responsible for controlling the basic activity of each cell in the...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Massage Therapy & Wellness Acupuncture
1. Reduce stress levels It’s no secret that mums have to deal with a lot of stress in their day-to-day lives. A massage helps to release muscle tension, whether it’s sore feet from standing all day or tight shoulders from built-up stress. Meanwhile,...
Chocolate Dipped Figs
Figs are in season! Figs are a superfood because their nutritional value is impressive. They have the highest mineral and fiber content of all common fruits, nuts, or vegetables. One serving of figs (fresh or dried) provides 6% of the Daily Value for calcium...
Self care
Self-care is anything that you do for yourself that feels nourishing. It can be something that’s relaxing or calming, or it can be something that is intellectual or spiritual or physical or practical or something you need to get done. Self care is...
