Ocean Acupuncture in Curl Curl, New South Wales, Australia | Pregnancy care centre

Ocean Acupuncture

Locality: Curl Curl, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9938 2182

Address: Shop 1, 35 Adams St 2096 Curl Curl, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.oceanacupuncture.com.au

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22.01.2022 For simple acute ear infections, the recommended strategy in Western medicine is to "watch and wait" for a couple of days. Familes can learn about appropriate natural approaches to apply during the "watch and wait" period. #Children, #Dampness, #Diet, #EarInfections, #Energy, #GlueEar, #Gunk, #Inflammation, #Phlegm, #Warmth (The Chinese medicine view of childrens ear infections and glue ear) on Ocean Acupuncture

22.01.2022 HELP US HELP THE FARMERS! Thankfully the word is now spreading about the drought that is afflicting almost 100% of NSW. Animals are starving and farming families are facing some tough decisions and scary times ahead.... Weve got a "Buy a Bale" collection point at our reception desk at Ocean Acupuncture. Please drop in a bit of change next time youre in for your acupuncture session. Every little bit helps - it all adds up and makes a difference for our neighbours over the mountains. *** WE CAN ALSO COLLECT DONATED ITEMS *** Our friends near Lithgow are making a run every few weeks out to Western NSW with donated food (non-perishable), personal care items (shampoo, razors, soap), cleaning products, school supplies... Wonderful volunteers are making up hampers and making our farming families lives a little sweeter in these hard times. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! It means so much

21.01.2022 WIFI AFFECTS SPERM, AND A WIFI SHIELD MAY PROTECT SPERM - new study (Copied from BioNews 8th May 2019) WiFi devices affect sperm, suggests study... 7 May 2019 - by Catherine Heffner A small study by researchers in Japan has indicated that exposure to WiFi may have detrimental effects on sperm function. The study assessed the effect of electromagnetic (EM) waves from WiFi devices on human sperm. It found that longer periods of direct exposure to a portable WiFi router decreased the motility rate and increased the death rate of sperm from human samples. The researchers also found that using a small WiFi shield to block EM waves improved the outcome for the sperm. The work was presented at the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) conference in Hong Kong. Recently, the decrease in fecundity in developed countries has been a matter of great concern, said Kumiko Nakata at the Yamashita Shonan Yume Research Centre in Fujisawa, Japan, who led the study. EM waves are said to be safe, but the shower of them caused by WiFi devices may be a contributing factor to the declining fertility trend. She added: Our study has shown that over a relatively short time, a WiFi shield can offer some protection from the harmful effects of the EM waves. The sperm samples analysed were taken from 51 men seeking fertility treatment, such as IVF or artificial insemination, at the clinic. Samples were tested under different conditions; no exposure to EM, shield-protected, and full exposure. The exposed samples were placed near a pocket WiFi router similar to the way a mobile phone might be carried in a mans trouser pocket. After two hours, sperm from all groups had decreased health and motility, but the most substantial effect was seen in the sperm with full exposure to EM waves. The difference in sperm health between groups was seen even more clearly after 24 hours of exposure. Judging by the results of the current study, it is fair to assume that the longer the exposure is, there is a higher risk for potential negative effects, Nakata told newsGP. And what I mean by longer exposure is not only a few days, weeks or months we are talking about years. So looking at billions of people over the next few decades, the impact could be huge when it comes to fertility rates. The rise in WiFi-based technology in recent years has prompted concerns over its effects on human health. The possible links between exposure to WiFi connections and sperm quality has been previously investigated with laptops (see BioNews 636), and mobile phones in trouser pockets (see BioNews 758).

20.01.2022 The written records of Chinese medicine contain a rich and diverse body of knowledge extending back in time, thousands of years into the past. So what does this traditional view say about lactation? How are these principles applied to humans in modern times? #Blood, #Breastfeeding, #Breastmilk, #Energy, #Lactation, #Liver, #Qi, #SpleenPancreas (The Chinese medicine approach to lactation) on Ocean Acupuncture

20.01.2022 EXERCISE AND MALE FERTILITY This new article is an excellent overview of how physical activity and male fertility may intersect. The take-home message for most couples?... Everything in moderation! Being sedentary is a risk factor for reduced male fertility (and many chronic health problems). But on the other end of the scale, too much exercise can lead to hormonal imbalances in both men and women, leading to a negative impact on fertility and sexual health: "Evidence would once again seem to suggest that moderate, healthy exercise is the key for a better overall health, whereas excessive loads of endurance training are more likely to induce worse outcomes, also in terms of fertility" Chinese medicine is all about balance, harmony and wellbeing. It is a science built upon thousands of years of observation and experience. If you have questions about how your lifestyle may be helping or harming your health, come to see us and find out how Chinese medicine describes your unique situation. Discover how we can help you to achieve harmony and natural good health.

19.01.2022 A recent high-level review investigating acupuncture for migraine treatment suggests that adding acupuncture to symptomatic treatment of attacks reduces the frequency of headaches, and that the effect of acupuncture may be similar to migraine prophylaxis (prevention) drugs, but with fewer adverse effects. #Acupuncture, #Headache, #Migraine, #Prevention, #Treatment (Acupuncture for migraine - treatment and prevention) on Ocean Acupuncture

19.01.2022 "Vegan Diet Reduces Inflammation More than AHA-Recommended Diet A vegan diet works better than the American Heart Association-recommended diet for heart disease prevention, according to a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA). Researchers randomized 100 participants with coronary artery disease to either a vegan diet (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, or fish) or an AHA-recommended diet (fewer servings of non-fish animal protein, more servings of fish, and only... low- or no-fat dairy) for eight weeks. The primary endpoint marker for inflammation, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, improved significantly more in the vegan group, compared with the AHA group. The authors conclude a vegan diet should be considered to help avoid adverse outcomes among heart disease patients." From the Physicians Committee for Responsibility in Medicine Shah B, Newman JD, Woolf K, et al. Anti-inflammatory effects of a vegan diet versus the American Heart Associationrecommended diet in coronary artery disease trial. J Am Heart Assoc. 2018;7:e011367.gr

19.01.2022 Many women take it as a given that periods are painful. Chinese medicine takes a different view. This article might help you to understand your own unique situation, and give you some clues on where you can start to make some positive changes. Increasing your feeling of wellbeing, alongside addressing symptoms, is central to Chinese medicine. #Blood, #Cold, #Energy, #Flow, #Menstruation, #Migraine, #Pain, #Period, #PeriodPain, #Qi, #Resources, #SelfHelp, #Stagnation (Is period pain normal? The Chinese medicine view.) on Ocean Acupuncture

19.01.2022 Fennel is in season, abundant, great value and nutritious! Heres a heart-warming soup to help you to glow this winter :-) #Fennel, #FennelSoup, #Soup (Recipe: Fabulous Fennel Soup) on Ocean Acupuncture

18.01.2022 Shock, grief and trauma are common responses to pregnancy loss. Recovery involves consciously tending to your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. #BearsOfHope, #Grief, #Miscarriage, #Pregnancy, #PregnancyLoss, #Recovery, #Sands, #Shock, #TheBumpyRoad, #Trauma (Recovering from miscarriage) on Ocean Acupuncture

18.01.2022 Acupuncture is a promising intervention to help people with cancer-related fatigue. Acupuncture may also help with other distressing symptoms and improve overall wellbeing and quality of life. #CancerSupport, #Chemotherapy, #Fatigue, #Radiotherapy (Acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue) on Ocean Acupuncture

17.01.2022 Many women contact the clinic after hearing about acupuncture helping to improve IVF outcomes, whether having done their own research or having been recommended by their fertility specialist. At this clinic, we take a whole-person approach to IVF support, working with body-mind strategies to increase wellbeing and reduce stress. #Acupuncture, #Anxiety, #EmbryoTransfer, #IVF, #MaleFertility, #Relaxation, #Stress (Acupuncture and IVF - embryo transfer and supportive treatment) on Ocean Acupuncture

16.01.2022 Meditation brings silence, stillness and clarity. Qi is harmonious when it is flowing; a vibrant carrier of life in your body of energy. Discover the joy of being both still and silent, and in continuous flow! #Course, #Energy, #Flow, #KerynHawker, #Meditation, #Qi, #QiHarmony, #Relaxation, #Stillness, #Stress, #Workshop (MEDITATION MINI-COURSE - Qi harmony: meditation and relaxation (3-weeks)) on Ocean Acupuncture

15.01.2022 Consuming fruit and vegetables with high levels of pesticides may be linked to poor markers of male fertility such as low sperm count and normal forms. Fruits and vegetables are very beneficial, so it may be wise to choose organic. #Organic, #Pesticides, #SpermCount, #SpermMorphology (Sperm count and male reproductive health linked to pesticides: Harvard) on Ocean Acupuncture

14.01.2022 Aug 12th - a beautiful soulful event for women. Tickets on sale now!

14.01.2022 A recent study has suggested that eating a couple of handfuls a day of whole-shelled walnuts may significantly improve various measures of sperm quality in healthy young men. The group eating walnuts found improvements in sperm vitality, motility, and morphology and fewer chromosomal abnormalities. #Fertility, #MenSHealth, #Nuts, #Research, #Sperm, #Walnut (Walnuts may improve sperm health) on Ocean Acupuncture

13.01.2022 IBS has unknown cause and is separated according to symptoms in the Western approach. In Chinese medicine, people with IBS may be assessed according to whether their symptoms are worsened with stress or whether their IBS began with a gastro infection. #AbdominalPain, #Constipation, #Diarrhoea, #IBS, #IrritableBowelSyndrome, #Nausea, #Pain, #Treatment, #Wellbeing (Managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)) on Ocean Acupuncture

12.01.2022 MEDICARE SUPPORT FOR SEVERE EATING DISORDERS Beginning November 2019, people with severe eating disorders can access care plans through their GP that will allow 40 visits with a psychologist and 20 visits with a dietician per year.

12.01.2022 "Acupuncture is effective in relieving cancer-related pain, particularly malignancy-related and surgery-induced pain. Our findings suggest that acupuncture can be adopted as part of a multimodal approach for reducing cancer-related pain." 1 A recent systematic review has looked at... #Acupuncture, #Cancer, #Chemotherapy, #Neuropathy, #Pain, #RadiationTherapy, #Surgery (Acupuncture for cancer-related pain) on Ocean Acupuncture

11.01.2022 "Tennis Elbow" is the most common chronic musculoskeletal pain condition affecting the elbow. Despite its name, only 5-10% of sufferers play racquet sports. Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment planning is extremely flexible and pragmatic. It has always been a very individualised medicine, aiming to take in the whole of a persons experience. #Acupuncture, #ElbowPain, #Electroacupuncture, #GolfElbow, #OveruseInjury, #Pain, #SportsInjury, #TennisElbow (Tennis elbow: Managing pain and function) on Ocean Acupuncture

10.01.2022 What about KETO or PALEO? When youre "trying to conceive", whats the best way to eat? Raw, vegan, primal, paleo, Atkins... they cant all be right????... Well talk about this in our FREE TALK on Sunday 1st July. Is the keto diet good for fertility? Does it make you live longer? Find out this - and a whole lot more - at our free talk!

10.01.2022 A recent high-level review of clinical trials has concluded that acupuncture is effective for treating frequent episodic or chronic tension-type headaches. Every person is different, and all headaches should be checked by your doctor. Contact us to discuss whether acupuncture may be suitable for you. #Acupuncture, #Headache, #Pain, #Prevention, #TensionHeadache (Acupuncture for tension headaches - treatment and prevention) on Ocean Acupuncture

09.01.2022 "Plant-Based Diets Best for Health, Environment, and Athletic Performance Plant-based diets reduce chronic disease risk, require fewer resources, and do not hinder athletic performance, compared with omnivorous diets, according to a report published in Nutrients. The authors reviewed publications that compared nutrient density, athletic performance, disease risk, and environmental factors between those following vegetarian and omnivorous diets. Plant-based diets lower risk fo...r type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer while lowering cholesterol and oxidative stress levels. Vegetarian eating patterns require less land, water, and energy when compared to animal-based diets. Researchers observed no negative effects of plant-based diets on athletic performance and noted potential benefits such as increase antioxidant intake via fruits and vegetable consumption." From the Physicians Committee for Responsibility in Medicine Reference: Lynch H, Johnston C, Wharton C. Plant-based diets: Considerations for environmental impact, protein quality, and exercise performance. Nutrients. 2018;10:1841-1857.

09.01.2022 Gene discovered that links PCOS to testosterone production (Article copied from BioNews 8th May 2019) Gene behind major cause of womens infertility found... 7 May 2019 - by Jakki Magowan A gene that plays a key role in causing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been discovered, and could lead to better disease prediction and treatment. The research, carried out at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, New York, could potentially help one in ten women of child-bearing age. PCOS is a major cause of female infertility and is associated with other serious health problems, said one of the lead study authors, Dr Andrea Dunaif at Mount Sinai. Our findings provide important new insights into the mechanisms by which genetic variation causes PCOS. The team carried out a genetic, family-based analysis using whole genome sequencing for members of 62 families affected by the disease. This included both parents and one or more reproductive-age daughters with PCOS. It also included daughters unaffected by the condition. They then determined which genes contained genetic variants that would likely damage the ovaries. Results confirmed that rare genetic variants in the gene DENND1A, which is involved in testosterone production, were present in more than half of the affected families. Heightened testosterone levels are a typical finding in women with PCOS. In particular, two variants in the DENND1A gene showed specific PCOS-related traits. We hope our results will help uncover involved hereditary mechanisms and teach us more about the molecular drivers of the disorder, said co-lead author Professor Geoffrey Hayes at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Dr Dunaif anticipates their study results will facilitate earlier diagnosis, more targeted treatments and a possible cure. The hope is with genetic testing we may be able to identify high-risk people and start measures early, she told IFLScience. When we understand the genetic pathways that are involved, we can develop drugs to target them. It may be that the gene variants that were discovering, which are mainly in the parts of DENND1A, regulate the amount of it that is produced in tissues and maybe some of the structure. If we understand that, then we may be able to come up with ways to alter the increase in DENND1A activity that happens in PCOS and treat the disease itself and even cure a number of patients.

09.01.2022 Various Chinese medicine therapies have been studied as treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee. Some have been found in large-scale studies to be effective for relieving pain, increasing function and improving quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Effective therapies for osteoarthritis of the knee include acupuncture, electroacupuncture and moxibustion. #Acupuncture, #Arthritis, #Electroacupuncture, #Moxibustion, #Osteoarthritis, #OsteoarthritisOfTheKnee, #Pain, #Treatment (Acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee) on Ocean Acupuncture

08.01.2022 We are so pleased to introduce our newest practitioner, Keryn Hawker. Keryn will be available on Tuesday mornings and Saturdays, from January until March. She will return in June 2019, having completed several months training in Mandarin language in Taiwan. This December, Keryn is in Nepal ... #Cambodia, #Engineering, #HumanCentredDesign, #India, #Nepal (Three things that engineering in India and Cambodia has taught me about being a health practitioner) on Ocean Acupuncture

08.01.2022 You may have heard that sperm counts have been declining in Westernised countries over the past several decades - it could be as high as 50-60%. The links between sperm test results, mens health and fertility are complex. Are there steps that men can take to improve their health in this area? #Birth, #BMI, #Lifestyle, #MaleFertility, #MenSHealth, #Pregnancy, #SpermCount (Sperm counts, male fertility and mens health) on Ocean Acupuncture

06.01.2022 Join us in this fun and informative interactive workshop. Gain skills and understanding for a better birth and nourishing recovery. For pregnant women and their birth-support partners. Sunday Aug 12th, 10:30-11:30am #Acupressure, #Birth, #Birthing, #GoldenMonth, #Labour, #Postpartum, #PreBirthAcupuncture... (FREE WORKSHOP Birth Wisdom: Eastern Know-How for Birth and Beyond) on Ocean Acupuncture See more

06.01.2022 Pregnancy can be very physically taxing. When you feel tired, this is a sign from your bodys intelligence to stop investing energy "out there" and to slow down, close your eyes and allow energy to flow within. A regular acupuncture session during pregnancy can help you to connect to your Centre within, encouraging restoration and a state of calm. #Centre, #Energy, #Pregnancy, #Relaxation, #Wellbeing (Caring for your wellbeing in pregnancy) on Ocean Acupuncture

06.01.2022 As the days become longer and the warmer weather approaches, I start to feel more inclined to lighter foods, as well as entertaining! The following 3 dips are ones I have been creating lately and can be served warmed or chilled. They are completely plant based, dairy free and are... #Beetroot, #BroadBean, #BroadBeanDip, #Dips, #Garlic, #PlantBased, #Potato, #RoastedBeetDip, #SkordaliaGreekPotatoDip, #Vegan (Recipe: Dip into Spring!) on Ocean Acupuncture

05.01.2022 Yes! We will be open around Christmas and New Year and in January, with alterations as follows: -- December --... Mon 17th Dec - Lois (morning), Belinda (evening) Tue 18th - Lois (evening) Wed 19th - Lois (evening) Thu 20th - Lois (morning) Mon 31st - Belinda (afternoon only) -- January -- Fri 4th Jan - Belinda (morning) Mon 7th - Lois (morning) Tue 8th - Keryn (morning), Lois (evening), Paula (morning to evening) Wed 9th - Paula (morning), Lois (evening) Thu 10th - Lois (morning), Paula (evening) Fri 11th - Paula (morning) Sat 12th - Keryn Mon 14th - Lois (morning) Tue 15th - Keryn (morning), Lois (evening), Paula (morning to evening) Wed 16th - Paula (morning), Lois (evening) Thu 17th - Lois (morning), Paula (evening) Fri 18th - Paula (morning) Sat 19th - Keryn Mon 21st onwards - back to our regular schedule -- Bookings -- To make a booking, you can: * phone our receptionist Katie on 02 9938 2182 * email us: [email protected] * or complete a Booking Request Form: https://www.oceanacupuncture.com.au/booking-request/ #Christmas, #Holidays, #NewYear, #OpeningHours (Holiday opening hours - Dec 2018 to Jan 2019) on Ocean Acupuncture

05.01.2022 Enrolling now for Keryns 5-week meditation course Saturdays 4-5pm 2nd Feb thru 2nd Mar 2019... https://www.oceanacupuncture.com.au/meditation-course-feb-/#

05.01.2022 My boyfriend is originally from Spain, and he is also a wonderful cook, so when the Summer comes, I beg for him to make me his Gazpacho. Gazpacho is a refreshingly cool Spanish soup and the first time I tried it, I was hooked! My boyfriends family typically eat gazpacho in the morning and call it their rocket fuel - and it certainly is nutritious fuel for your body! Gazpacho is high in antioxidants and is wonderful for your blood pressure, eye health, protection against ca...ncers (such as prostate cancer) and has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties! Just thinking about it now makes me want some! #Capsicum, #Cucumber, #Garlic, #Gazpacho, #NutrientDense, #PlantBased, #RawFood, #Tomato (Recipe: Summer Soup - Gazpacho!) on Ocean Acupuncture

04.01.2022 Chronic sinus congestion can have many different causes and symptoms. Diagnosis and treatment is not always clear. Chinese medicine ideas have developed over thousands of years and offer a different way of seeing the human and their environment. #Diet, #Environment, #Infection, #Inflammation, #Polyps, #Rhinosinusitis, #Sinus, #Sinusitis (The Chinese medicine view of sinusitis) on Ocean Acupuncture

04.01.2022 Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for chronic low back pain, bringing improvements in pain intensity and function. Results may be enhanced by combining acupuncture with other therapies. Chinese medicine looks at the whole person, working with body and mind to bring about positive changes. #Acupuncture, #ChronicLowBackPain, #ChronicPain, #LowBackPain, #Pain, #Sciatica, #Treatment (Acupuncture for chronic low back pain) on Ocean Acupuncture

04.01.2022 "Morning sickness" refers nausea or vomiting in pregnancy - which may occur at any time of the day. It is usually worse during the first trimester, sometimes extending into second trimester. Chinese medicine sees pregnancy as an altered state, and special requirements for the mother and baby need to be accounted for during this time. #Acupuncture, #Morning, #Pregnancy, #Treatment (Acupuncture for morning sickness in pregnancy) on Ocean Acupuncture

02.01.2022 So excited to share with lovely couples tomorrow to help them regain control and enjoy life while walking the fertility path. REGISTRATIONS STILL AVAILABLE TODAY - LAST CHANCE!! Heres what well be talking about:... Your Power Framework - Archetypes, Natural Cycles, Radical Control Food as Medicine - Applying the Framework, Super-Simple Guide to Fertility Foods Work, Rest and Play - Your Power Cycles, Harvesting and Expanding Your Energy Venus and Mars - The Moon, Top 5 Happiness Hacks, Fun and Connection Fun and useful info that can apply to anyone in the baby-making phase of life. Join us tomorrow for a mix of science and ancient Chinese wisdom!