Myth #4: You have to try for 12 months before investigating why you're not falling pregnant The reality is when it comes to trying to fall pregnant, you can investigate causes of possible fertility issues at anytime. If you have been trying for 6 months with no success, it is a good time to make make an appointment with you Doctor or a fertility specialist to see if there are any underlying causes. We recommend starting acupuncture, making any lifestyle changes and getting a blood test to check for any deficiencies or imbalances at least 3 months before you start trying. Of course if ..read more

Myth #1: Fertility issues only start once you turn 35 If you are trying to conceive, you can have fertility issues. It doesn't matter how old you are. It is true that a woman's fertility does peak in the twenties and starts to decline in the mid-thirties. However, age is only a small factor in conceiving a baby. There are many factors that can affect fertility. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, uterine issues, cycle issues & hormonal imbalances, infections and genetic factors are just a few (and this is only in women - men can have fertility issues t ..read more

Bloating is one of those health problems that can be hard to get to the bottom of. Some people only have bloating occasionally, while some it occurs all of the time. Lots of different things can cause bloating – diet, lifestyle, food intolerances, constipation and conditions like endometriosis. So what can you do to help? Here are 5 things that may help to treat your bloating: • Exercise – it can help pass trapped gas from your bowels. Studies also show light exercise can help to relieve fullness and bloating after meals. • Eat smaller portions of food and eat fruit before the main meal no ..read more

??‍? Eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet is the basis of most health improvements. Try to increase colourful fruits and veggies and reduce sugar, processed foods and alcohol. ?‍♀️ Reduce stress. Chronic stress weakens the body including the immune system making you more susceptible to illness. Try to incorporate stress relieving techniques like mindfulness, meditation, yoga and acupuncture into your life. ??‍♀️Exercise. Regular exercise has been shown to boost the immune system by helping the curculation of immune cells around the body. It also helps to strengthen organs like the lungs and re ..read more

There are many reasons to make chiropractic care part of your health regime: • May improve joint mobility and function, along with general joint health. This may be especially beneficial for people with arthritis to assist with to decreasing the degeneration of joint and connective tissue associated with these chronic conditions. • Can assist in the prevention of ongoing or recurring headaches. • Assists with strength of muscles by improving contractibility when they are loose or tight. This can be particularly beneficial for athletes or people who enjoy regular exercise. • Helps with ongoing ..read more

While there is currently no cure for endometriosis, there are a few things you can do to help manage your symptoms and improve you are quality of life. Proper diagnosis is the first step, this may result in surgery to remove any endometrial cells. Apart from surgery, you can try to change your diet, get regular acupuncture and use other pain-relieving treatments. But did you know that physiotherapy can help with endometriosis related pain and discomfort? Here are 5 ways it may help: • Due to the pain of endometriosis, many sufferers end up bed or couch bound for a period of time each month. T ..read more

Did you know that we offer hormone balancing treatments? Hormone imbalances can occur for both women and men and at any age. Essence of Health offers natural treatments which may assist in treating the symptoms of many hormone imbalances. Focus is based on improving the overall health and well-being of patients using individualised treatments, natural supplementation, dietary and lifestyle changes, including stress management which may help with hormone balancing. The principle treatment at the clinic is Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, however, the incorporation of Naturopathy a ..read more

Bloating is one of those health problems that can be hard to get to the bottom of. Some people only have bloating occasionally, while some it occurs all of the time. Lots of different things can cause bloating – diet, lifestyle, food intolerances, constipation and conditions like endometriosis. So what can you do to help? Here are 5 things that may help to treat your bloating: • Exercise – it can help pass trapped gas from your bowels. Studies also show light exercise can help to relieve fullness and bloating after meals. • Eat smaller portions of food and eat fruit before the main meal not a ..read more

There are many reasons to make chiropractic care part of your health regime: • May improve joint mobility and function, along with general joint health. This may be especially beneficial for people with arthritis to assist with to decreasing the degeneration of joint and connective tissue associated with these chronic conditions. • Can assist in the prevention of ongoing or recurring headaches. • Assists with strength of muscles by improving contractibility when they are loose or tight. This can be particularly beneficial for athletes or people who enjoy regular exercise. • Helps with ongoing ..read more