So can the time of year impact on your chance of becoming pregnant? This is an interesting question, particularly during the deep mid winter when many of us are battling winter colds and darker days. Dr Gillian Lockwood, Medical Director at Care Fertility Tamworth has recently written an interesting blog on the topic. She discusses… Continue reading Can the time of year impact on your chance of becoming pregnant?
Category: Good Health for Women
Get a Boost with Butternut Squash Soup
Our immune systems take a bit of a hit at this time of year, with cold days, a lack of sunlight and lots of coughs and colds in circulation. This delicious, warming soup is full of nutritious goodness and can help to give our systems a little boost. This recipe was given to me by… Continue reading Get a Boost with Butternut Squash Soup
Study Finds Menopausal women could use Acupuncture as an alternative to HRT
Researchers have found that a course of acupuncture may help to ease troublesome menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, sweating, mood swings and disturbed sleep. They concluded that: "Acupuncture offers "a realistic" treatment option for women who can't or don't want, to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT)" After 6 weeks of treatment 80% of the… Continue reading Study Finds Menopausal women could use Acupuncture as an alternative to HRT
Acupuncture & Premenstrual Tension
Most women of reproductive age experience at least mild premenstrual symptoms at some time in their lives. However, around 2–10% of women have premenstrual symptoms that severely disrupt daily living. Research suggests that acupuncture may help reduce symptoms of PMS by: increasing relaxation and reducing tension (Samuels 2008). Acupuncture can alter the brain’s mood chemistry, reducing… Continue reading Acupuncture & Premenstrual Tension
Managing the Menopause & Acupuncture
The menopause generally happens to women between the ages of 46 and 56 years, but younger women can also experience menopausal changes. Hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep and difficulty concentrating are typical symptoms for many. Read an article here for tips on managing the menopause. Charlotte Green practices acupuncture in Preston, and her clinic is… Continue reading Managing the Menopause & Acupuncture
Fertility Acupuncture 