The Quick Fix and the Deeper Work
I’ve been thinking lately about how much we humans love a quick fix. It seems to be part of our nature. If there is something we can take that allows us to feel better and get on with our usual life, most of us will understandably be drawn to it. There is nothing inherently wrong […]
Does Acupuncture Really Improve Fertility?
If you’re trying to conceive, chances are you’ve heard someone mention acupuncture. Perhaps a friend recommended it after falling pregnant. Maybe your fertility specialist suggested it alongside IVF. Or perhaps you’ve found yourself wondering whether it genuinely makes a difference or if it’s simply another wellness trend. It’s a question I hear almost every week […]
Beauty was never about looking younger
Lately, I’ve found myself completely captivated by Pamela Anderson. If you’d told me twenty years ago that Pamela Anderson would become one of my greatest inspirations, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. Yet here we are. She regularly walks the red carpet without makeup. She spends her days gardening, cooking and living a slower, quieter […]
What Chinese Medicine Can Teach Us About Women Who Disasppear For A While
… and how that can have an impact on fertility Featuring the incredible Adele – one of my all time fave singers:) Disclaimer: This article is not a diagnosis of Adele or commentary on her personal health. It is an exploration of publicly available information through the lens of Chinese medicine and what it may […]
The Quiet Depletion No One is Talking About
There is a kind of healing that doesn’t make a lot of noise. It doesn’t promise a breakthrough in three steps or a complete transformation by next month. It doesn’t ask you to constantly optimise yourself, push through your limits, or become a better version of who you already are. It’s quieter than that.…And it […]
Why fibre might be one of the most underrated fertility tools
How science and Chinese medicine see this Fibre does far more than keep digestion moving. Research links higher fibre intakes with healthier microbiomes (better Spleen Qi), lower inflammation, and in some studies, better fertility and reproductive outcomes, though effects on hormones can be complex 1, 2,3, 4, 5. Most data are animal or observational human studies, so […]
Both Parents Matter: How Processed Food Before Conception Shapes the Embryo
For a long time, fertility advice has been directed almost entirely at women (not here at Red Tent of course but in life – out there – it’s more been on women’s shoulders). But a very recent 2026 study published in Human Reproduction shifts that perspective in a meaningful – and important – way: What […]
Your Gut Bacteria May Be Aging Your Ovaries
I get super excited when I find research like this because it makes so much sense from a Chinese medicine perspective. There’s a growing area of research exploring something that, until recently, wasn’t even on the fertility radar: Your gut microbiome may influence how quickly your ovarian reserve declines – and how well your eggs […]
Childhood Gratification Syndrome Managed with Acupuncture: A Case Report
Young, R. M., & Linder, B. (2026). Childhood Gratification Syndrome Managed with Acupuncture: A Case Report. Convergent Points: An East-West Case Report Journal, 5(1). Retrieved from https://www.convergentpoints.com/article/view/80 Keywords: childhood gratification syndrome, infantile masturbation, acupuncture, extraordinary vessels, case report, luo channels Abstract Background: Childhood gratification syndrome (CGS), also referred to as infantile gratification or infantile masturbation, is a […]