Why Bother with Postnatal Herbs?
By Rebecca, Acupuncturist & TCM Herbalist. You’ve just given birth and you’re on a high. No matter which incredible way you birthed your baby, you’re also pretty exhausted, most likely have lost some blood, if you’re not already, you soon will be fairly sleep deprived and all of sudden, you don’t care very much about […]
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Tips to reduce heartburn during pregnancy
Heartburn is very common symptom during pregnancy, especially in the later stages. It is also known as acid reflux or indigestion and causes a burning sensation in the oesophagus and throat and can create a sour, acidic taste. Both hormonal and physical changes contribute to symptoms of heartburn in pregnancy. During pregnancy the placenta […]
Acupuncture for Kids’ Digestion
Naomi Abeshouse Babies are prone to constipation and skin rashes, due to their immature digestive system. Whilst its incredibly common, this doesn’t mean the symptoms and discomfort should be left untreated or ignored. Leaky Gut is a term you may or may not be familiar with but in short it is a compromised digestive system […]
Immune health, Anxiety, Depression and Stress how they’re linked together
By Anna-Maria Herbalist & Nutritionist It’s no news that many of us struggle with colds and flu’s this time of year. I see time and time again how winter time equals carbohydrate loadings and a reduction in mental and physical wellbeing. It’s not surprising as we tend to retrieve indoor and fill up on comfort foods. […]
Osteopathic Considerations with Breast Feeding
Breast feeding provides bubs with all the nutritional components necessary for their healthy development and has long term health benefits including a reduced incidence of obesity, juvenile diabetes and heart disease. Not only does breast feeding benefit bubs it also has health benefits for mums including the ongoing release of oxytocin which helps the body […]
Morning Sickness, Nausea & Vomiting
From a Chinese medical perspective, morning sickness and nausea are seen as Stomach energy going in the wrong direction – it’s flowing upwards instead of down. It is said that the extra energy and blood that you don’t lose because you no longer have your period increases and increases to help your body make breast […]
Pregnancy constipation
By Rebecca Mar-Young Constipation during pregnancy may occur for a number of reasons. It could be that the iron supplement you are taking is difficult for you to digest, and so will block up your system. Chinese Medicine has some other ideas, such as there is too much heat in your system, which is drying […]
How Yoga can aid Fertility in this Modern Age
By Nadine Richardson These days we all know at least one couple on the conception rollercoaster. 1 in 6 Australians suffers with infertility and approximately 1 in 5 Americans. And it’s not only costing us emotionally but financially too; in 1999, the newsletter HealthFacts reported that the treatment of infertility is a $2 billion a year industry in […]