sharon martin
Boosting Lactation with Acupuncture and TCM: A Natural Solution for New Mothers
Welcoming a new life into the world is a magical experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially for new mothers. One...
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sharon martin
- Jan 19
- 2 min
TCM and Bartholin Cysts
The bartholin’s glands lay at either side of the vagina opening. Their function is to lubricate the vagina. A cyst forms when one of the...
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sharon martin
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Acupuncture & Inducing Labour
Induction of labour is offered to pregnant women when it is thought the outcome will be better for the mother or her baby if the...
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sharon martin
- Jan 17
- 1 min
Acupuncture, Moxa and turning Breech Babies/Cephalic Presentation
Studies have shown that Acupuncture is successful in turning breech babies to their optimal position for birth, using a Chinese technique...
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sharon martin
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Acupuncture for Morning Sickness, Nausea, Retching, Vomiting & Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Early stage pregnancy and hormonal imbalances manifesting as nausea, vomiting and retching can be effectively treated with acupuncture...
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sharon martin
- Jan 15
- 1 min
Preventing Miscarriage after IVF/IUI - TCM perspective
Once implantation and conception has successfully taken place, the next focus is to nourish the female to prevent miscarriage. 50% of...
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sharon martin
- Jan 14
- 1 min
Acupuncture and TCM During the IVF or IUI Treatment Cycle
Down-regulating Phase (also applicable to some IUI cases) During the period of hormone regulation and control of ovulation, acupuncture...
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sharon martin
- Jan 13
- 1 min
Preparing for IVF and IUI
Ideally, acupuncture and TCM treatment should be started at least 3 months prior to the start treatment. For the female, by regulating...
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sharon martin
- Jan 12
- 1 min
The Role of Acupuncture in ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology)
The procedures in ART do not focus on the quality of eggs, sperm, and/or gynaecological health and this is most likely why 50% of IVF...
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sharon martin
- Jan 11
- 1 min
Fertility Acupuncture and TCM for IVF, IUI and ICSI
Many couples who are experiencing fertility issues due to poor sperm parameters, post-surgical complications, fallopian tube...
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sharon martin
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Acupuncture and TCM to Prevent Ectopic Pregnancy
Part of the holistic treatment of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine will help to prevent an ectopic pregnancy from occurring. However, if...
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sharon martin
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Acupuncture and TCM for Habitual Miscarriage
This section refers to the use of acupuncture and TCM for recurrent miscarriage, also known as “habitual” miscarriage, i.e. miscarriage...
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sharon martin
- Jan 8
- 1 min
Miscarriage And Ectopic
Acupuncture and TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) treatment to prepare for, and to assist in conception is important to promote...
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sharon martin
- Jan 7
- 1 min
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Inflammation of the reproductive organs, often treated with antobiotics, can also be treated with acupuncture and TCM, be it inflammation...
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sharon martin
- Jan 6
- 1 min
Fallopian Tube Blockage & TCM
Blockages of the fallopian tubes such as those due to infection, inflammation, retention of post-pregnancy product, tube spasms and/or...
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sharon martin
- Jan 5
- 1 min
Ovulatory Disorders (inc. polycystic ovaries and PCOS)
Ovulation problems account for approximately 40% of female fertility disorders and are most commonly seen with irregular menstrual...
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sharon martin
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Endometriosis & TCM
Endometrial tissue can locate itself in the pelvic cavity outside of the uterus. If it is found inside the fallopian tubes or around the...
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sharon martin
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Menstrual Disorders
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is incredibly effective for gynaecological conditions and regulating disorders of the...
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sharon martin
- Jan 2
- 1 min
Acupuncture for Male Infertility and Andrology
The key for male fertility is to focus on the health of the semen both functional and physiological. Acupuncture and TCM can successfully...
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sharon martin
- Jan 1
- 1 min
Male infertility - Semen and Sperm Testing
Whilst it is useful for an acupuncture practitioner to be aware of any laboratory semen test results, you do not need to have semen tests...
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