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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...