A common question I am asked by many women is what can I do now that I am over 40 to maintain my vitality? Here is a very brief outline of the advice I would give. TCM believes we should live in a way that does not create stress in our bodies like too many late nights, eating on the run and overindulgence in alcohol, etc…. it stresses the importance of maintaining and nourishing our qi instead of depleting it as when it is depleted this is...

Next Acupressure For Labour Class: 2/03/13     I am teaming up with Sarah Plunkett in Bodyright Physiotherapy to run our Acupressure for labour class in  Feb. We both feel very passionate about how the simple technique of using selected acupressure points can help  through all stages of labour. Here are some of the things it helps with: – Labour preparation : can help the descension of the baby into the pelvis. – Ease...

Integrating Acupuncture into the patients regime undergoing IVF protocols has been proven to help increase the chance of a positive pregnancy test. For best results it is important that the woman attends a registered Acupuncturist. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions answered.  WHEN SHOULD A COUPLE INTENDING TO EMBARK ON IVF TREATMENT ATTEND A REGISTERD ACUPUNCTURIST?  For Acupuncture to be truly effective it should be...

Essential oils are a form of herbal medicine and like most good herbs they are used at particular times and often at designated times of the year. So now that we are heading into the season of sniffles,sinus infections, congestion, colds a nd flu, I have decided to write up a simple guide for you and your family to use. There are always  three oils I  have at home at this time of year. Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Ravensara. I use them as both a...