Acupuncture for Weight Loss We all know there’s no miracle cure for weight loss. The simple truth is that it takes commitment and effort. A person inspired to lose weight for both their appearance and health can use acupuncture and diet to achieve and maintain their goals. Acupuncture offers a unique advantage by addressing both the physiological and psychological aspects [...]
Does Pineapple Really Help with Embryo Implantation & IVF Success? You may have heard of the benefits of eating pineapple to aid embryo implantation. But does pineapple really help you get and stay pregnant during an IVF cycle? Well, while there are no peer-reviewed medical studies that link pineapple consumption to IVF outcomes, there are a few logical and plausible [...]
At New Leaf Acupuncture, Dublin, we love introducing our mums-to-be to the 'Natural Pain Relief in Labour' acupressure points. As well as reducing pain, they promote a more efficient labour and reduce the likelihood of an induction being needed. How good is that? Less pain AND less time in labour. Now Debra Betts, the foremost expert in acupuncture for [...]
How Anxiety is Eased by Acupuncture and Natural Techniques At New Leaf Acupuncture in Dublin, I estimate 60-70% of all visits are for stress-related issues - ranging from back pain to infertility and insomnia. So what's going on? As our broadband speeds up and our phones get smarter, life can become fast, full and demanding. Without adequate downtime, anxiety is [...]
Take That star Gary Barlow has reveals how he lost weight and got himself into better shape. ''I eat well, do an acupuncture session a week and I try to sleep well and do things to aid good sleep. ''I don't eat sugar, I don't eat fried foods and I stay away from McDonald's and chips and things like that.'' [...]
Top Tips for Happy Hormones At New Leaf Acupuncture Dublin, I am working more and more with people to balance their hormones in a natural way. That is, through a healthy diet of traditional food, with food supplements and by offering lifestyle advice. Here I’ve put together my Top 9 Tips for Happy Hormones. But first, let’s look at the [...]
Picture this: A person goes to see their family doctor for a pain syndrome. The doctor tells the patient that early pain is a warning sign but that significant pain warrants taking an analgesic to kill it. Unfortunately we all too quickly accept this as good advice. If the same patient were to relay this story to their acupuncturist, the [...]
Some Tips For The Best IVF Experience: More couples than ever before are finding challenges in the path to conception. For most of these couples, the potential benefits of IVF fertility treatment far outweigh any ordeals that the treatment may present. But that doesn't mean that IVF is easy. Particularly for the female partner, who absorbs the physical impact of this [...]
At New Leaf Acupuncture in Dublin, I estimate 60-70% of all visits have for stress-related issues - ranging from back pain to infertility and insomnia. So what's going on? There are fun and easy things you can do to de-stress during your lunch-time. Tens of thousands of people experience stress every year, very often [...]
Tips for a Happy, Heathy Menopause The menopause gets rather a rough press in our society as we don't usually value age and experience the way they do in Eastern cultures. There are many things you can do for your health to ensure that the menopause is embraced rather than dreaded. Why not try a few of the health tips [...]
