If your Instagram or TikTok algorithm is anything like mine, you’re probably being bombarded with advice about your nervous system. From “nervous system resets” to emotional triggers linked to unresolved trauma, social media is full of buzzwords. You’ve likely seen posts telling you to try a cold plunge, do a vagus nerve reset, or drink some magic beverage to calm your body down.

And let’s be honest — these messages hit home

But let’s slow down and ask the bigger questions;

What actually is the nervous system? Can it really be “dysregulated”? And how can Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer a more grounded, whole-body approach?

When it comes to finding a prenatal supplement, it’s important not to let advertising hype (and influencers who are being paid the big bucks) sway your purchasing choices. Finding a prenatal should be about supporting any possible deficiencies in your nutritional intake with the highest quality supplements possible.

Obviously in an ideal world we would all be eating perfectly, such as organic vegetables and fruits, with minimally processed foods, but that’s rarely the case. A prenatal supplement is designed to fill any nutritional gaps so that your future baby can grow healthy and strong.

2025, the year of the snake, is the year for letting go, embracing thoughtful growth and moving forward with intention. As such I’ve spent the first half of 2025 planning and preparing for professional growth and change. 

Perimenopause Are you aged over 45 and think that you could be in perimenopause due to a combination of signs and symptoms but because your period is still regular you really don’t know?

We know that it takes two to tango—and an egg and sperm to create an embryo. But did you know that male fertility is just as important as female fertility in creating a healthy, high-quality embryo?

I briefly discussed Basal Body Temperature charting in last weeks post on ovulation. I noted how it is a useful tool that can help you track ovulation. If you know you are ovulating and when, this can help you to get the timing right for conception.

If you have a fertility initial consultation with me, one of the first questions I’ll ask is:
“Are you ovulating?”

Some women answer this confidently. Others are unsure.

Fertility Acupuncture Protocols or Individualised Fertility Acupuncture? If you have decided to have Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture to aid with infertility you have no doubt done plenty of reading and research on the subject.

Below are 17 easy and practical steps to help you begin removing or limiting endocrine disruptors from your life. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but it’s a great starting point—and it might inspire other ideas too.

The term endocrine disruptor is something you hear a lot when it comes to conception—but do you really know what it means, or where they’re found?

When is the best time to have acupuncture for fertility?   Are you thinking of having acupuncture for fertility but unsure when the right phase of your menstrual cycle is to get the most out of acupuncture?

If trying to conceive is taking longer than you expected, you and your partner are probably feeling anxious about becoming parents. You’re likely overwhelmed by information—what to do, what not to do, and when to do it.

7 Symptoms of Endometriosis; The diagnosis of endometriosis is often a slow drawn out process, with evidence showing that the average length of time for diagnosis in Australian women aged between 18-45 is 6.5 years.

3 ways Acupuncture during Pregnancy can be beneficial Acupuncture during pregnancy is a natural way to address pregnancy side effects that occur throughout the three trimesters. In the first trimester, nausea, dry retching and vomiting and extreme exhaustion are commonly experienced.

Have you ever noticed after a period of high stress, anxiety or an emotional upheaval that your menstrual cycle has been impacted? That your period comes too early, too late, or is accompanied with cramps or PMS symptoms?

In the past couple of weeks there has been a lot of buzz around a new Cochrane review that determined an increased risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy for women taking probiotics.

Last week we discussed 13 Possible Causes of Miscarriage, which you can read about here. This week is all about ways you can prevent miscarriage and reduce the risk of miscarriage. It can be difficult to determine what’s causing miscarriage, but if you apply the following advice, it will reduce some risk factors and give you a better shot at reaching full term and delivering a healthy baby.

Pregnancy loss at any stage is a devastating experience — and one that often leaves us asking, “What went wrong?”

While we may not always get a definitive answer, there are a number of known risk factors that could contribute to miscarriage.

Endometriosis is finally getting starting to receive the recognition it deserves.

What is the ultimate fertility diet? I get asked this question all the time. Obviously, in the clinic we have discussions about your individual circumstances and give advice based on what’s best for YOUR body.