National Fertility awareness week!

Oct 29, 2013

Did you know this week is National Fertility Awareness Week? As part of The Norwich Natural Fertility Partnership team, I kicked off with our free open morning session which thanks to you lovely people was a huge success. Now, to continue helping to raise awareness,...

Relieving pre-menstrual syndrome

Oct 2, 2013

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of unwanted physical, emotional and mental symptoms that occur after ovulation and are relieved as the period gets started. Most women (and their partners) are well aware of the changes in mood alongside minor physical complaints...

Acupuncture and Bells Palsy

Jul 17, 2013

Acupuncture is a great choice for patients with Bells Palsy –  I recommend acupuncture once or twice a week to speed up recovery. My patients tell me they feel an improvement within several hours of the acupuncture session, which then plateaus until the next session...

Tips for a successful IVF round

Jul 8, 2013

Okay, obviously a successful IVF round depends on your IVF clinic and all the hard work of those who work there – but is there anything else that can make a difference? Research is limited in this area, we are beginning to see some relating to diet and IVF...

Painful periods – Dysmennorhoea

Jul 2, 2013

Woman of all ages regularly come to see me at the acupuncture clinic for help with pain around menstruation. A small amount of cramping and aching is normal on the first day, but for many the pain is unbearable and disrupts everyday life. Painful periods with no...