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 uterus, occurs elsewhere in the body, in spots where it should not be. […]
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Acupuncture & PCOS
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 different symptoms, including: Irregular or absent period Excess body or facial […]
Kid-friendly lurgy-busting brew
Here is another excellent home remedy and something we have a lot at home during this time of year. Basically, super-loaded stewed apples that, like the garlic oxymel, can be part of your winter kitchen remedy kit. Rich in Vitamin C, immune-boosting and antimicrobial properties, this recipe is more kid-friendly than the oxymel (though, kids can […]
Autumnal eating
As we begin moving into cooler weather here in Sydney, it’s a good time to look at what and how you’re eating. Different seasons bring with them different foods and flavours – which, interestingly, tend to match our nutritional needs. For example, throughout Autumn and into Winter, we see an abundance of fruits high in vitamin C […]
Does acupuncture hurt? How can it help?
Acupuncture involves needling. It is, after all, acu-PUNCTURE. And this can really freak some people out. I get it, needles aren’t fun. Except, I am here to tell you, if they’re acupuncture needles. Acupuncture needles are rad. During a treatment, I use super-fine pins: the gauge varies from 0.18-0.20mm… which is 1/5 of a millimetre… which is very, […]
New Year. New Hours!
Now that my Masters is finished, and I’ve returned (refreshed!) from an end-of-year break, my full attention has turned back to clinical practice. This means I’m able to be *much* more available for appointments this year, offering naturopathy AND acupuncture… or a combination of both! So, you can now come in to see me on any of the […]
Currently loving: Chocolatey Granola
Granola. So good. Full of healthy ingredients. Delicious. A great way to start the day! But don’t BUY it you guys! It’s so easy to make and can be tailored to your tastes (or whatever you’ve got on hand at the time – my personal favourite), made much healthier (or not, I suppose) and done […]
Done and Dusted
And just like that… only five years after starting a three year Masters program (Lord. I did have a kid and relocate internationally, twice, in that time. Not that I need to justify taking ‘longer’. I just, you know, wanted to)… Anyway, I finished. All done! Well. Apart from a big pile of paperwork, applications […]
Herbal Dispensary!
I am SO excited with the arrival of my new herbal medicine dispensary in the clinic! Just LOOK at my face: can’t stop smiling! Since the start of the year, I’ve been referring out for herbal tonics, which has been fine… but it is so much nicer to be able to make them in-house. Not only can I […]
Refresh and Reset
Throughout September and October, we are running a Spring Cleanse program at the clinic, to help our patients transition out of the ‘hibernation’ period of Winter and into the warm sunshine of Spring! During the colder months, many of us can relate to feelings of sluggishness… and may have health complaints related to this: extra weight, […]