Intrauterine insemination, or IUI, has become increasingly common and is often one of the first interventions offered to those struggling to conceive. Let’s break down what it is, when it’s a good choice to try, tips for having optimal outcomes, and how acupuncture can support the whole process.
Read MoreWhat is inflammation? Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognises anything that is foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. This often triggers a process called inflammation that, in this situation, protect your health.
However, sometimes inflammation persists, day in and day out, even when you are not threatened by a foreign invader. That's when inflammation becomes a chronic problem. Many major diseases that plague us—including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer's—have been linked to chronic inflammation.
One of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation comes not from the pharmacy, but from the grocery store. Many studies, including one recent one by Harvard University, have shown that components of foods or beverages have anti-inflammatory effects. But what are these foods?
Read MoreFeng shui is an ancient Chinese practice of trying to create balance with the natural world in our interior spaces. It uses energy forces to create harmony between an individual and their environment. Lately it has gone very mainstream with Gwyneth Paltrow and Marie Kondo among its enthusiasts. To the uninitiated, Feng Shui can feel a little esoteric, but if you take the time to dig into the philosophy behind it, you'll find that it's not only based on simple common-sense practices that make our homes healthier and more organised, but it also reveals how connected we are to our homes—and in turn, how they can affect our mood and well-being.
Read MoreFor thousands of years Chinese Medicine has been used to enhance fertility, improve sexual health, balance hormones, and regulate the menstrual cycle. But exactly does it work?
Read MoreFollow these three steps, and you’ll find an ever-increasing sense of vitality, inspiration, and creativity. These are the keys to living a full, healthy, vibrant life and overcoming any situation of dis-ease
Read MoreData shows that eating less fibre, more saturated fat and more sugar throughout the day is linked with lighter, less restorative sleep. In one study, researchers tracked diet and sleep for a group of healthy adults over the course of five nights and found that indeed, food choices during the day did affect sleep. So what can you do to sleep more soundly?
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