Acupuncture for Fertility

Here on the Gold Coast, at our acupuncture clinic, we see a lot of mothers from the start of their fertility journey to post-birth. At Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast, we pride ourselves in the care we give during this special time. Acupuncture can assist you to ensure you have an overall improved well-being for fertility, conceiving and pregnancy. There are many things women can do to improve their chances of conceiving. Below are our 11 tips and recommendations; Chinese Medicine:

2025-05-26T22:33:53+10:00By David Haynes|

Seasonal Change Food, Flares and Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine believes humans are intimately connected to the natural world, and the seasons can affect our bodies, sleep and energy. Trying to keep fast-paced rhythms all year long, regardless of the natural ebb and flow of the world around us, will create disharmony and imbalance. In Chinese Medicine, if the balance is not restored, it is believed this is when illness and disease occur. This is true everywhere you live, including here on the Gold Coast. To live

2025-05-26T22:33:54+10:00By David Haynes|

Acupuncture and Stress

How Does Stress Affect the Body? Stress affects the body in a number of ways. It can cause headaches, migraines, or insomnia. It can also cause a tight feeling in the chest, dizziness or palpitations. The digestive system may be upset or bowel habits can change. Mentally, people can feel like their life is out of control, or are easily irritated or quick to anger. Why Use Acupuncture for Stress? Acupuncture is actually very relaxing; the rooms are quiet

2025-05-26T22:33:54+10:00By David Haynes|

Osteoarthritis

At Haynes Acupuncture on the Gold Coast, we offer a range of therapies and treatments to provide alternative and holistic approaches to your health. Osteoarthritis (OA) is something we commonly see in the clinic. This ailment can degrade cartilage, change bone shape and cause inflammation, resulting in pain, stiffness and loss of mobility. What is Osteoarthritis OA is the most common form of arthritis; it happens when the cartilage at the end of the bones wears down. When the joint loses

2025-05-26T22:33:55+10:00By David Haynes|

What Do People Ask Us?….

Here at Haynes Acupuncture on the Gold Coast, we get some common questions being asked in the clinic. We have compiled a list of the most common. As always, seeking someone degree-qualified and registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is essential when looking for an acupuncturist. All our practitioners at Haynes have these requirements and plenty of experience too! What are the three benefits of acupuncture? While there are waaaay more than just three benefits of acupuncture,

2025-05-26T22:33:55+10:00By David Haynes|

What is Quiet Quitting?

Since the pandemic, we have seen an increase in burnout, fatigue, anxiety and depression in our Gold Coast acupuncture clinic. We are seeing patients that have become worn out from the added pressure and stress in their everyday lives. You may have heard of a new term, 'quiet quitting,' which seems to be taking over the internet. So, what exactly does it mean? In short, quiet quitting means doing only what your job requires and nothing more and quitting doing

2025-05-26T22:33:56+10:00By David Haynes|

PCOS: Infertility or Just want to get your body right?

Have you been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and are feeling overwhelmed and frustrated about what to do or where to go? Would you like to get your fertility on track to fall pregnant or do you want to just get your hormones balanced? Thankfully, acupuncture helps aid and treat PCOS related symptoms. This article will discuss the advantages of acupuncture and Chinese medicine for PCOS and where to find a qualified acupuncturist for treatment. What is PCOS, and

2025-05-26T22:33:56+10:00By David Haynes|

Preconception Care – Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

At our Gold Coast Acupuncture Clinic, we want to help you achieve your desired health goals! When it comes to fertility, sometimes it’s easy to become focused on conceiving and forget that the goal is having a healthy baby. “Observational studies show strong links between health before pregnancy and maternal and child health outcomes, with consequences that can extend across generations, but awareness of these links is not widespread.” 1(pp1) It is generally accepted that we are born with all

2025-05-26T22:33:57+10:00By David Haynes|