by kathleenmurphy | Oct 14, 2019 | Pregnancy Support
Feeling nauseous in the early stages of pregnancy is incredibly unpleasant, but not unusual. Up to 80% of pregnant women will experience some form of nausea and over half will also experience vomiting. Often referred to as ‘morning sickness’ this name doesn’t...
by kathleenmurphy | May 22, 2019 | Herbal medicine, Seasonal health
It’s that time of year again… the weather is cooling down and lurgy season is upon us. I’m hearing a lot of people complaining of malaise, congestion and respiratory infections. So, just like last year, I’ve made up a BIG batch of herbal Flu...
by kathleenmurphy | May 10, 2019 | Acupuncture, Preconception Care, Research, Women's Health
It is estimated that 1 in 6 Australian couples will experience fertility challenges1, and there may be a number of reasons that contribute to this. Acupuncture treatment can be very beneficial when fertility support is needed; and has a long history of use for...
by kathleenmurphy | Mar 13, 2019 | Acupuncture, Herbal medicine, Women's Health
Across the globe, the month of March is assigned to Endometriosis Awareness. Endometriosis is a disease that affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide, with a prevalence rate of 1 in 10. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium, the tissue that lines the...
by kathleenmurphy | Feb 21, 2019 | Acupuncture, Preconception Care, Women's Health
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition, affecting 12-18% of women1, some say more. Despite its name, PCOS is more than just cysts on the ovaries and involves a complex hormonal interaction. If you have PCOS, you may experience a number of...