Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS)

Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) for Overactive bladder syndrome, Faecal incontinence, Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and Bladder pain syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis by Tricia Arculus What is PTNS? Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation, also referred to as percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, is an technique, widely accepted in traditional Western medicine, that uses acupuncture and electro-stimulation to stimulate the […]
Genomics Testing for Personalised Nutrition and Better Health

by Marina Townsley Why do some people thrive on intermittent fasting or high-protein diets, while others feel worse? Why do you feel wired after one cup of coffee, yet your friend can drink it all day? The answer often lies in your genes. Nutrigenomics—also known as nutritional genomics—is a rapidly advancing field that explores how […]
6 Summer Recipes from our own Naturopath & Nutritional Therapist

by Marina Townsley Marina has a passion for healthy food, collects wholesome recipes and educates her clients about proper nutrition that she believes to be the very foundation of a long and healthy life. Here are 6 delicious recipes to enjoy this summer: 1. Strawberry, Mint & Cucumber Salad 2. Summer Peach Salad with Avocado, […]
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)& what we can do about it

By Tricia Arculus Unfortunately, 10% of women and 8.4-25% of men (7, 10) suffer from Chronic Pelvic pain Syndrome. If you are one of them, you know how debilitating and far-reaching the effects can be. It can affect every aspect of your life from simple exercise and walking, to sleeping, leisure time, chores, work, sex, […]
Life Happens and Acupuncture Helps

By Martine Vegoda MBAcC and Natalie Vegoda MBAcC #AcupunctureAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness Despite increasing proof of its effectiveness and the lower risk of adverse reactions than with many orthodox medical treatments, Traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA) remains largely overlooked as a viable and effective form of healthcare. All too often, professional acupuncturists such as ourselves are consulted only […]
Fibromyalgia: Dealing with a flare up

Fibromyalgia: Dealing with a flare up. Holiday times are often busy with family visiting. We are out and about with friends, eating, drinking and having fun. We may well slip out of routine, and this could lead to a flare up. What can you do about it? Stop, Breathe and know that it will pass. […]
Chronic pain and the brain connection

The Vagus Nerve and the Gut: A Complex and Fascinating Relationship

The Gut-Brain Connection Explained

Why use Herbal Medicine?

By Marina Townsley Most of us are so used to treating their ailments with pharmaceutical pills of one sort or another that the idea of using plants as medicine would seem outdated. It evokes medieval visions of cackling witches brewing their secret potions in the moonlight or peasant women boiling roots and barks because they […]