During pregnancy, women often experience a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and view them as part of the ‘normal’ discomfort of being pregnant. Even when a pregnancy is at an early stage with little changes...
Introduction to Acupuncture Acupuncture is the traditional practice of inserting thin, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points on the body, a therapy that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for th...
Bursitis is a common yet often misunderstood condition that can cause significant discomfort and limit your daily activities. Whether it comes on suddenly after an injury or builds up slowly from overuse, bursitis can affec...
Expecting parents often look forward to the moment when their baby settles into a head-down position for a smooth delivery. This usually happens between the 34th and 36th week of pregnancy. The ideal position for birth is c...
Winter marks the end of the seasonal cycle. It is the most Yin of all the seasons – associated with cold, darkness, stillness, and inward reflection. The energetic direction of this season is inward and downward, a ti...
Headaches are one of the most common causes of bodily complaint in the general population. They can range from a mild annoyance to debilitating pain, affecting your productivity and quality of life. More than two thirds of ...
What is heartburn or acid reflux? Heartburn and acid reflux are those uncomfortable sensations you get when stomach acids move in the wrong direction, causing a burning feeling in your chest or throat. This is often ...
What is hay fever? As we step into the season of spring, allergic rhinitis, normally known as hay fever becomes a common complaint that we see a lot in the clinic. It is not a life threatening illness but can be deb...
When we think of fertility, we often notice that there is more emphasis placed on investigating women rather than men. Over the past few decades however, there has been growing concern over the decline in male fertility wor...
Eating Disorders – the Facts Eating disorders are a significant mental health concern and over the last decade we have been seeing more and more of them. It is estimated that approximately 9% of the global popu...
