Acupuncture throughout pregnancy

At our Gold Coast acupuncture clinic we focus on fertility, IVF and maintenance throughout your pregnancy, including induction for labour and post birth recovery. Acupuncture during pregnancy has been shown to reduce morning sickness and nausea, reduce symptoms of anxiety & stress, regulate hormones, relieve muscular tension, prepare mother and baby for birth, ripen the cervix ready for birth and help release hormones like oxytocin, elastin, and relaxin! How often are the treatments? Treatments are normally given weekly up until

2025-05-26T22:34:27+10:00By David Haynes|

Acupuncture for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

At Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast, we see a lot of patients who are experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It is a relatively common condition, affecting 10% of the Australian population (1), and is characterised by abdominal pain and altered bowel function, so people may alternate between constipation and diarrhea. There may also be bloating, nausea, indigestion and food intolerances. It can also make people feel rather miserable as up to 90% of the body’s serotonin (the

2025-05-26T22:34:28+10:00By David Haynes|

Stress = Exhausted Adrenals = Flat Batteries

Life presents us with an abundance of joys, and yet so many people are not able to fully enjoy life’s pleasures due disturbances in their neurobiology causing feelings such as anxiety and depression. Holistic, efficacious treatment strategies designed to help restore optimal neurobiology can help these patients regain their mental and emotional health; ultimately helping them live a happier, healthier life. If you have symptoms such as tiredness, fearfulness, allergies, frequent influenza, arthritis, anxiety, depression, reduced memory and difficulties in concentrating,

2025-05-26T22:34:28+10:00By David Haynes|

An Acupuncture Approach to Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition which has puzzled doctors for a long time – it is associated with painful periods, pain during intercourse, spotting before periods and infertility.

2025-05-26T22:34:30+10:00By David Haynes|

Colds, Flus and Hay Fever

Here on the Gold Coast colds, flus and hay fever are common and our acupuncture and chinese medicine clinic can help. So have you thought about boosting your immune system? Have you thought about acupuncture? Acupuncture studies have shown the benefits in managing the symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis with symptoms of runny nose, inflammation, which, did you know the immune system actually triggers in its attempt to fight off the virus/bacteria (2). A systematic review & meta analysis of

2025-05-26T22:34:31+10:00By David Haynes|

Children’s Diet and Acupuncture

Excessive activity and the inability to pay attention often have a common root in Oriental medicine: Insufficient Yin, where Yin represents the calm and receptive dimension of human personality. One reason children may exhibit yin deficiency is hereditary. Since children are in a Yang growth phase of their life, which needs the support of their yin resources, they can easily become deficient in Yin. As their Yin and its supporting nutrients are depleted by refined foods, synthetic chemicals, pesticides,

2025-05-26T22:34:32+10:00By David Haynes|

Acupuncture and PCOS Patients

Acupuncture combined with frequent physical activity is key to reducing hormonal imbalances in women suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a recent report from the University of Gothenberg, Sweden.

2025-05-26T22:34:32+10:00By David Haynes|

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating condition of extreme fatigue that is worsened with mental or physical exertion which has lasted 6 months or longer. Depression, sore throat and muscle pain are also symptoms that may present. A recent study from China has highlighted the efficacy of Acupuncture in assisting patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Acupuncture with moxibustion and acupuncture alone, were used in 2 separate groups, with a third group receiving sham acupuncture. A Chalder Fatigue scale was used

2025-05-26T22:34:33+10:00By David Haynes|