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What are some of the Key Blood Tests for Fertility?

Getting your blood tests done is a very important part of your fertility journey. Your blood holds important clues about your health, your body’s function, and also your fertility. Here at NSA, we go beyond the conventional...

Children’s Personalities according to the Five Elements

The Five Elements in Chinese medicine   In Chinese medicine, the five elements play an important role. These elements are Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. Each element is connected to a myriad of different things li...

Heartburn and Reflux – can Acupuncture help?

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 ...

Is Vaping jeopardising your Fertility?

We’re always hearing so much about the detrimental effect that smoking has on fertility. It compromises the quality of both eggs and sperm, increases risk of miscarriage, and can also contribute to birth defects. Vaping, or...

The Art of Preventative Healthcare

Preventative healthcare is a concept that is not part of the modern Western idea of healthcare, it doesn’t emphasise the treatment of ailments but rather the active preservation of good health. Preventative healthcare...

Managing your Hay Fever with Acupuncture

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...

Male Fertility – A Checklist

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...

Teenage Eating Disorders and Acupuncture – a new Avenue of Support?

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...

Morning Sickness: Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, commonly known as “morning sickness,” can occur at any time of the day. It affects around half of all pregnancies and is usually most severe between the sixth and sixteenth ...

What happens during Conception?

Trying to conceive is often not as easy as it sounds!   Trying to conceive can be an emotionally challenging journey for many individuals and couples. It often involves months, or even years, of hope, anticipation, and...

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