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

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 Haynes2025-03-10T16:00:55+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

Acupuncture and PCOS Patients

Acupuncture combined with frequent physical activity is key to reducing hormonal imbalances in women suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a recent report from the University of Gothenberg, Sweden.

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:46:53+10:00

Acupuncture for Stress Relief during IVF Fertility Treatments

Fertility and IVF treatments can be stressful for any woman but acupuncture has been shown to help reduce stress levels (Grant and Cochrane 2014). Here at Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast we focus in assisting people going through IVF treatments. New research has shown that acupuncture helps to reduce stress in women during IVF treatments. Stress reduced significantly for women receiving several acupuncture treatments prior to the day of embryo transfer, along with acupuncture on the day of transfer (Sutton et al. 2015).

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:47:31+10:00

Breastfeeding, what they don’t always tell you

Mothers aren’t always aware of the full advantages of breastfeeding, nor are they told that it can be REALLY painful for some. However, perseverance can lead to some very positive advantages for both mum and baby. Breast milk is well-balanced and, readily utilized and biologically active with proteins, fats and carbohydrates that are adequately adapted to the needs of the baby. Advantages for baby Resistance to infection from pathogens due to the IgA, IgG and IgM antibodies in the breast

David Haynes2024-02-05T12:55:10+10:00

10 Simple Steps to Increase Your Fertility

Here at Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast we take a holistic approach to fertility and have put together a few steps to support you on your journey to conception. Acupuncture can help to regulate your menstrual cycle, hormones and immune system which are important for natural conception (1). Combined with developing clean eating habits and positive lifestyle choices you can enhance your chances of conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Include Eat more freshly grown organic foods: Vital for optimal health

David Haynes2024-02-22T12:22:16+10:00

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder