Kate’s Blog.

2013 is not quite over yet - but here are the initial results from all women trying to conceive using acupuncture in the past 24 months. As well as acupuncture, patients were given advice on diet, lifestyle and over the counter herbal preparations. Please take notice...

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,...

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 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...

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 outcomes,...

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...

As part of The Norwich Natural Fertility Partnership open day, I will be available for free advice and chats at the clinic on Thursday 13th June. If you would like to know more about which complementary therapies are best suited to you and your partner, whether trying...

We see many women at various stages of pregnancy at our clinic - what is particularly rewarding is seeing women in the last few weeks as they prepare for the big day. Acupuncture is well known for it's 'labour inductions' - but what does this actually involve? Well...

The lovely Irina wrote the following about the quit smoking programme at out clinic! Hypnosis has been proven to outperform all other methods to quit, helping you to feel great and look great as a healthy non smoker. Hypnotherapy combined with Acupuncture enormously...

I always encourage my patients to make healthier lifestyle changes that will support their constitution and undo the effects of a stressful / sedentary routine. Below are the links to local individuals and groups who provide a honest healthy option in Norwich. Yoga -...