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A lot is written about nutritional advice for the pregnant mother but really, by the time she is pregnant the DNA and quality of the embryo has already been set by the parents own genetics, lifestyle and health prior to conception. In this light, here at the clinic we consider pregnancy a 12-month journey. This…
IVF is a very expensive journey – both emotionally and financially and unfortunately there is no guarantee of success. We want to help you increase your chances of success and with that in mind we’ve written our top 5 things to help your IVF be a success. 1) Nutrition Most women when trying for a…
If you are reading this, you or a loved one may be in pain and you may be wondering where the pain is from and how acupuncture can help. Cancer patients may experience pain due to the disease itself or as a result of medical treatment to resolve it. For example: Bone pain, nerve pain,…
If you are in or going through peri-menopause or menopause it is possible that those PMT symptoms you have for a few days now feel a) like they’re around for several weeks or months b) far more intense. Even women who have never had PMT nor considered themselves “worriers” may now struggle with anxiety, worry,…
Who doesn’t love a cuppa? Well actually I think most of Sydney is Cafe obsessed but attitudes are changing …. As an English woman I grew up with parents who have never drank water in their life. Thirsty – drink tea. Tired – drink tea. Friends round – drink tea. Before bed – drink tea. …
If it’s celebration time and if you are needing to avoid the booze, it can be tempting to avoid the party altogether… but don’t!! Try a mocktail instead! Below are some of our party favourites. Just add a straw (try to avoid using plastic), some fruit, an umbrella and… voila! These are all tried and…
It’s December, and in Sydney we are used to feeling hot! But what if those hot moments come when everyone else is cool and, they are really intense? Well, if you’re a woman and over 40 it’s likely you’ve entered the peri zone. What is peri menopause? Menopause is defined as having had no menstrual…
Who doesn’t love clear, bright, soft and smooth skin? We are genetically dispositioned to prefer good skin -it’s a sign of health and attractiveness. This is why, when people suffer with skin problems it’s not just the discomfort, itchiness, or pain that are debilitating there is generally an emotional effect too. A study in the…
What it is, what it isn’t, how to help If someone complains of constantly being too tired to do anything, don’t discount it as a psychological problem. Chronic fatigue is real and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness. CFS is not a psychological issue – it isn’t depression. If in doubt, the key…
Modern research now widens treatment options to patients with hypertension. Researchers at the University of California School of Medicine have proven that acupuncture lowers blood pressure in people with hypertension and they have explained the mechanisms behind how it works. This is great news for the 30% of Aussie adults who have high blood pressure…