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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

If you Google "is period pain normal?" the top result will probably say:

"Period pain is common and a normal part of your menstrual cycle."

I would argue: period pain is common, but it's definitely not normal. You shouldn’t just resign yourself to suffering through it every month.

When it comes to fertility, we are all looking for that silver bullet (perhaps zinc for male fertility?) that will solve our reproductive disorders and allow us to have the family of our dreams.

If you have already been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS for short, you would be familiar with the many symptoms linked to it.

Male infertility is often overlooked as a cause of why a couple is having trouble conceiving. This is strange when you consider that sperm defects are thought to account for 50% of all infertility.