What's my chance of having a baby? This is the highest predictor of fertility success

What's my chance of having a baby? This is the highest predictor of fertility success

As an acupuncturist specialising in women’s health and fertility, I am very happy to have seen and worked with many women in their mid to late 40s who have achieved successful pregnancies and births.

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Male infertility, decreasing sperm quality — and what can help

Male infertility, decreasing sperm quality — and what can help

Have you been told that your fertility isn’t quite ideal? Want to know more about what you can do and what to avoid for your sperm? Have a read of Dr Karen Chan (Acu)’s blog for some great tips!

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Why you might benefit from seeing a 'non-diet' dietitian - focusing on Health At Every Size

Why you might benefit from seeing a 'non-diet' dietitian - focusing on Health At Every Size

In the health and wellness world, we often see phrases like ‘non-diet’ and ‘anti-diet’ being thrown around quite often, but what do these terms actually mean? Adelaide dietitian Amanda Maiorano tells us what exactly it means to be a non-diet dietitian, the non- diet approach to dietetics and can this help you?

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Ways to boost your fertility: a natural approach

Ways to boost your fertility: a natural approach

As an Adelaide-based acupuncturist, I work a lot in women’s health and fertility - and I’m so happy to have helped hundreds of couples successfully fall pregnant.

Here I write about some tips and advice that I share to all my patients to help with their fertility journey…

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Walking for exercise and rehabilitation – plus our top 3 favourite Adelaide walks

Walking for exercise and rehabilitation – plus our top 3 favourite Adelaide walks

Walking is great exercise, slowly increasing the tone and the resistance of your leg and core muscles. In fact, our core muscles are always very active during anything we do standing, and the faster we move, the faster they need to work. Find out more here, plus see our recommendations for the top-3 must-do walks in Adelaide.

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How to set up your home office - our physio’s top tips for easy ergonomic design

How to set up your home office - our physio’s top tips for easy ergonomic design

All the factors you need to consider when setting up your office desk, at work or at home, in one place. Only professional tips from our highly qualified physiotherapists. Behold the power of the complete guide to working from home, happy, free and without aches and pains.

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6 easy exercises for anxiety and stress relief – that you can do at your desk

6 easy exercises for anxiety and stress relief – that you can do at your desk

Feeling frazzled at work? Coming home exhausted and snappy? Stress has a huge impact on both our professional and personal life. Here are six videos showing easy exercises you can do for yourself at work, taking advantage of key acupressure points to stimulate your body and ease your mind in times of high stress or anxiety.

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Top 3 tips that will help EVERY condition

Top 3 tips that will help EVERY condition

What are 3 features that will help every condition? With my experience as a physiotherapist and acupuncturist, I find there are generally 3 aspects of our health that will help our bodies return to a balanced homeostasis, assist with healing and regeneration and perform and optimum peak.

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Why our bodies are like cars

Why our bodies are like cars

I often say that our body’s are like cars:

It needs a service every now and then to keep things running smoothly and to pick up/address any minor issues. If we leave it too long then we need a major service, or even a replacement…

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Why Mindfulness will help you

Why Mindfulness will help you

Do you ever find your mind is constantly thinking- thinking about your chores, your work, your relationships, your past, your future, the grocery list, the Christmas party etc. So much thinking and constant mind chatter that it makes you feel worried or stressed, or even angry or sad?

Mindfulness in essence, is the state of …

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