Women face diverse health challenges during their reproductive years, from menstrual irregularities to fertility struggles, pregnancy-related issues, and postpartum recovery. Acupuncture and Chinese herbalism are the cornerstones of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and have been treating gynaecological issues successfully for thousands of years. TCM takes a holistic approach to understanding […]
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No matter how much we look forward to being pregnant, the subtle changes that come with it can take our bodies by surprise. One of the earliest signs is often unexplained fatigue and increased tiredness, triggered by rising levels of progesterone. Breast swelling and tenderness may follow, but it’s usually […]
West Cork Menopause and Women’s Health Clinic It is with great pride that I report my completion of the final hurdle of The British Menopause Society (BMS) qualification process: I am now officially a BMS Menopause Specialist. I run The West Cork Menopause and Women’s Health Clinic, located in Bantry […]
Stress has a genuine physiological impact on your physical and mental health while a certain level of stress can be motivating, energising, and help you perform at your best. Excessive levels of stress can exhaust the body, affect your digestion, disrupt sleep, impair your thinking, cause the body to feel […]