Eating 30 Plants each week
We’ve all heard that we should be eating a variety of fruits and vegetables for good health. One method is to challenge yourself to eat 30 different plant foods each week.
Hormones and the Estrobolome
The Estrobolome is a collection of bacteria in the gut that support the oestrogen levels in the body. In this article we will explore how to support the estrobolome and why that matters, especially in puberty, perimenopause, and post-menopausally.
Period cramps
Period pain is so common. Let’s explore some lifestyle ideas to help manage this issue.
PCOS is now PMOS: why the name is so important
The term PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, narrowed the conversation and our viewpoint on this very common condition affecting Women. The new name Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) reflects the condition so much better.
Food in Perimenopause
Peri-menopause is a time of shifting hormones. The following are some simple ideas to support your body with adequate nutrition through peri-menopause. One of the things that many Women notice is how eating well changes how they feel.
Self-Soothing vs Self-Care
Self-soothing and self-care are important to support our health
AMH: fertility and PCOS testing
AMH, Anti-Mullarien Hormone, is a hormone that is produced by small, developing follicles in the Ovaries. This is why you might like to have it tested…
Perimenopause signs and stages
Let’s chat about the hormonal changes taking place during Peri-menopause and menopause, the symptoms to look out for, and how I view Peri-menopause according to Chinese Medicine
Stress and your nervous system
The relaxation response is key to balancing the nervous system, and countering the body’s stress response. Acupuncture is great at triggering the relaxation response. There’s plenty of things you can do in your daily life to trigger the relaxation response.
Chinese Medicine basics
I’ve developed a simplified explanation of how I work clinically. Chinese Medicine concepts are at their heart, an explanation of Resource Management within the body.
Liver and Gall Bladder in flow
…The Liver is a ‘dreamer’ and needs the decisiveness of the Gall Bladder to bring our dreams to fruition
Moxibustion or Moxa
Moxibustion or Moxa therapy is used in Acupuncture to warm and add energy to the body to facilitate the body’s self-healing mechanisms.
Cupping, with fire, or without
I often use Cupping therapy in clinic for muscle tension and pain…
Gestational Diabetes: Preparing for your Glucose Tolerance Test
A practical guide for preparing for your Pregnancy Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

