PCOS: Infertility or Just want to get your body right?

Have you been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and are feeling overwhelmed and frustrated about what to do or where to go? Would you like to get your fertility on track to fall pregnant or do you want to just get your hormones balanced? Thankfully, acupuncture helps aid and treat PCOS related symptoms. This article will discuss the advantages of acupuncture and Chinese medicine for PCOS and where to find a qualified acupuncturist for treatment. What is PCOS, and

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:35:01+10:00

Preconception Care – Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

At our Gold Coast Acupuncture Clinic, we want to help you achieve your desired health goals! When it comes to fertility, sometimes it’s easy to become focused on conceiving and forget that the goal is having a healthy baby. “Observational studies show strong links between health before pregnancy and maternal and child health outcomes, with consequences that can extend across generations, but awareness of these links is not widespread.” 1(pp1) It is generally accepted that we are born with all

David Haynes2024-02-22T12:22:58+10:00

Fertility, IVF and Pregnancy

At Haynes Acupuncture on the Gold Coast, we strive to provide quality treatments using the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine with a Japanese needling technique, in support of all areas of health. We see a lot of mothers in our clinic right from the start of their fertility journey, through to post birth and we pride ourselves in the care we give during this often, quite tiresome time. We specialise in helping families from the beginning, in many cases, this

David Haynes2024-02-25T20:06:36+10:00

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEIbwVkktGo[/embedyt] POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a condition that we see regularly here at our Gold Coast acupuncture clinic. POTS is a chronic health condition that impacts a person’s ability to regulate their heart rate and blood pressure. This can lead to difficulty tolerating prolonged standing and other upright positions. The symptoms range from headaches, dizziness, pulse rate irregularities, digestive issues, foggy head, anxiety and depression. POTS may occur after a sickness with a viral/bacterial infection, a brain

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:36:20+10:00

Painful Periods

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

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:41:14+10:00

Exercise & Fertility

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

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:42:04+10:00

Postnatal Depletion

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.

David Haynes2024-02-25T20:08:39+10:00

The Menstrual Phases According To Chinese Medicine

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

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:43:27+10:00

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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