At Haynes Acupuncture, we strive to provide the utmost care to women on the Gold Coast who are experiencing hormonal issues. Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for the dull throbbing abdominal pain that some women experience during their periods. It can range from a mild annoyance to the kind of severe pain that can ruin several days each month. What are the causes? In Chinese medicine, there are several diagnoses but the most common are qi (energy) stagnation, blood stagnation
At Haynes Acupuncture, we treat a lot of women who are trying to conceive. By using acupuncture and herbal medicine, we can help to improve levels of fertility by balancing hormones, reducing levels of stress and regulating the menstrual cycle. Women can optimise their levels of fertility by eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, getting enough sleep and by managing their stress levels. But what about exercise? Is all exercise good for fertility? Well, there are
At our acupuncture clinic on the Gold Coast, we see a lot of mothers from the start of their fertility journey right through to post-birth and we pride ourselves in the care we give during this often quite emotionally tiresome time. The physical and mental depletion that new mothers experience has been labelled as ‘postnatal depletion’ by a practising GP in northern NSW. This essentially identifies the struggles that new mothers go through post birth, which can last many years.
At Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast this is our look at the Menstrual cycle through the eyes of a Chinese Medicine practitioner. Lifestyle & food suggestions in conjunction with your menstrual cycle according to Chinese Medicine. PHASE 1: CYCLE DAYS 1-3/4 (MENSTRUATION): We want to focus on encouraging the flow of “qi” and blood to ensure the lining can be fully removed. Blood stagnation and internal cold can be seen with clotting and cramps, therefore warmth is essential. Foods: Increase spices
Depression is a mental disorder that can often have debilitating effects on a person’s ability to function in their daily life. It can affect both psychological and physical well-being. Acupuncture for depression is a treatment that is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Mark from Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast explains the pathomechanism of headaches. Headaches are very common but this doesn’t make them something that you have to expect as normal. They can have a debilitating effect on your daily life, making you unable to be your usual self. When they become chronic, they can have a significant effect on your relationships, your work and your social life. In Chinese Medicine, the treatment of headaches is always holistic and individualised. Different emotions, such
At Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast, we see a lot of patients who are experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It is a relatively common condition, affecting 10% of the Australian population (1), and is characterised by abdominal pain and altered bowel function, so people may alternate between constipation and diarrhea. There may also be bloating, nausea, indigestion and food intolerances. It can also make people feel rather miserable as up to 90% of the body’s serotonin (the
Endometriosis is a condition which has puzzled doctors for a long time – it is associated with painful periods, pain during intercourse, spotting before periods and infertility.
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