Endometriosis is when the inside lining of your uterus gets inflamed. It can cause severe pain in the pelvis and make it harder to get pregnant. Many women have a condition called endometriosis, and some doctors are saying it’s okay or normal. But here’s the thing: having inflammation in your body is not normal, no matter where it is. So, if your doctor tells you that having endometriosis is normal, you should consider getting a second opinion from another doctor. Endometriosis not a normal thing to have, and there are other solutions out there. Don’t be afraid to explore different opt ..read more

I want to talk about some things people might not fully understand about pain, especially when it comes to conditions like endometriosis and vulvodynia. These names suggest there’s inflammation involved, causing pain. For vulvodynia, it means pain in the private parts, especially during intimacy, making it uncomfortable. Now, people often think chronic pain only happens after suffering for six or three months. But actually, it can start after just two weeks. It’s like your brain saying, “It’s too hard to manage this pain after two weeks; I’ll stop producing morphine in that area.” There’s ..read more

Too much estrogen or progesterone can cause problems.  Your body makes these hormones in different places, like the pituitary gland, pineal gland, cervix, and ovaries. Now, these organs need a good supply of blood, which brings in important stuff and takes away the waste, like a garbage truck. It sends this waste to your kidneys and liver, which either gets rid of it when you pee or poop. But if there’s not enough blood going in and out of these organs, things can start to pile up and grow. And these organs won’t make the right amount of estrogen and progesterone. When this happens, y ..read more

Doctors typically offer two options to deal with fibroids: surgery or medication. But, honestly, the medication doesn’t work well, and surgery comes with the risk of not being able to get pregnant again. So, there’s a safer and less invasive option called Chinese medicine. Think of it like this: acupuncture moves your blood, and Chinese herbs clean your blood. Imagine fibroids as rocks in a river. When the river flows smoothly and has enough water, it can break down and wash away those rocks. Your blood vessels work the same way. If there’s plenty of blood flowing, it can clear away the “r ..read more

Depression is the one that is associated with the liver. Frustration, feeling down, heavy, tired, and not wanting to do anything So what happens is that the nutrients can’t get into the bloodstream because the liver can’t process those nutrients. The problem with that is that you’re going to feel heavy, and you’re just going to feel like you don’t want to do anything. You’re going to have bad thoughts because the nutrients aren’t getting to your brain, and your brain won’t be able to think properly. And you’re going to just feel heavy, and you just don’t want to do anything. You know, sit ..read more

So with conventional medicine, your doctor’s gynecologist and obstetrician will say that they don’t really understand how PCOS is formed and how it can affect fertility. From a Chinese medicine point of view, what’s actually happening is, that I’ll use the creek analogy or river analogy. Your blood vessel is like a creek or a river, and your blood is the water flowing through that river. When there’s plenty of water (blood) flowing through the creek or river, the banks are nice and clean. If there are any boulders or rocks in the middle of the river, the water breaks it up and takes them d ..read more

Acupuncture for Arthritis – What You Need to Know Admin October 4, 2023 Arthritis is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Acupuncture has been used for centuries as an alternative form of medicine, and, at Sixth Sense Acupuncture, we see many cases of arthritis and other autoimmune conditions in our clients. As an acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine clinic we have a passionate interest in supporting you through these issues. Here, we explore acupuncture for arthritis so you can decide if acupuncture treatment for your arthritis is right for ..read more

Alone Time is a Good Time Admin October 4, 2023 Even the most outgoing person in the world needs some time to themselves every once in a while. Whether you’re the ultimate extrovert, mostly introverted, or something in between – a little alone time here and there can make you a happier person. While surrounding yourself with people who life you up is great and certainly essential, there are also many benefits to enjoying some time with yourself. So set aside some solo time, take a weekend trip, or treat yourself to a delicious lunch – no plus one necessary. 6 Reasons WHY Alone Time is ..read more

Mental Health Support Admin October 4, 2023 Life can get busy, and the little things we can do to be kinder to ourselves often become an afterthought; as a result mental health issues are common. In fact, one in five Australians will experience a mental health condition at any given time. 7 tips for looking after your mental health 1. Connect Joining a community and building relationships with others is proven to make you feel good. Gaining a sense of belonging, involvement, and purpose can give further meaning to your everyday life. Even if you’re in a lockdown, it’s important to sta ..read more

Chronic Diseases Admin October 4, 2023 WHAT IS A CHRONIC DISEASE? Chronic diseases are ailments lasting longer than 6 months. These do not have to there all the time, they can come and go. Many people with chronic disease do not have a single, predominant disease, but rather they experience the presence of 2 or more chronic diseases at the same time. THE STATISTICS 2017-2018 Just under half (47.3%) of Australians had one or more chronic disease in 2017-18, an increase from 2007-08 when two-fifths (42.2%) of people had one or more chronic disease. Chronic health diseases experienced ..read more