How insulin resistance and oestrogen dominance can lead to fluid retention Many people notice they feel puffy, swollen, or “water-logged,” especially around their cycle. Two common contributors are insulin resistance and oestrogen dominance, and they often work together. Insulin resistance means the body isn’t responding to insulin as well as it should, so the pancreas [...]
Naturopathy for Stress and Anxiety: A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing Stress and anxiety are on the rise in our fast-paced modern world, affecting not only our emotional wellbeing but also our physical health. While conventional treatments such as therapy or medication can be helpful, many people are seeking a gentle, holistic approach that nurtures the [...]
Feeling BLOATED and TIRED with POOR APPETITE and LOOSE STOOLS? The way our bodies process food and water affects how much energy we can produce and how well all of our organ systems work, which in turn nourishes our body, mind, and soul. Chinese medicine views nourishment as reliant on two qualities: the capacity for [...]
How are you sleeping? This is something I like to ask to all of my patients. Sleep is such a huge determining factor to our mental and emotional wellbeing as well as daily energy levels. And if things in this area aren’t going as well as they could, Acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatment may help [...]
During Part 1 of this blog, I discussed how research is highlighting how the female hormones play a role in inflammation and pain. Throughout our lives as females, our hormones will change and pivot from one state to the next. Keeping them balanced and in an ideal range makes sense for so many aspects of [...]
There has been so much talk regarding the benefits of fasting for weight loss and improved energy over the last few years that it seems a natural response to want to jump on board to reap these benefits! But did you also know that there are other incredible health promoting benefits to fasting that are [...]
If you are feeling anxious or worried during this time, you are not alone. Anxiety is normal, and in some cases, it can be helpful. For example, research during past pandemics has shown that people who worry are more likely to do the things that help to keep viruses at bay - like frequent hand [...]
Tips for Recovery for Long Covid with Chinese Medicine Acupuncture. I’ve recently been taking part in an online seminar with Chinese Medicine practitioners from all over the world to discuss the effects of Long Covid and its treatment with Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and herbs. We found that while Covid symptoms may pass quickly, some people [...]
What is a hangover? Alcohol is a diuretic so most of the symptoms associated with overindulging are related to dehydration. Over time the alcohol we consume breaks down into acetaldehyde, which our bodies find toxic. It’s normal for your body to try to get rid of this toxin, hence nausea. In response to the toxins, [...]
How to Manage Allergies & Sinusitis this Spring As the seasons change we have noticed an increased number of people coming into the clinic with sinusitis & allergies. Did you know seasonal allergies can be managed very effectively with herbal medicine, supplements or acupuncture? Taking antihistamines daily have been shown to cause lethargy, constipation, urinary [...]