Acupuncture for Stress Relief during IVF Fertility Treatments

Fertility and IVF treatments can be stressful for any woman but acupuncture has been shown to help reduce stress levels (Grant and Cochrane 2014). Here at Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast we focus in assisting people going through IVF treatments. New research has shown that acupuncture helps to reduce stress in women during IVF treatments. Stress reduced significantly for women receiving several acupuncture treatments prior to the day of embryo transfer, along with acupuncture on the day of transfer (Sutton et al. 2015).

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

Breastfeeding, what they don’t always tell you

Mothers aren’t always aware of the full advantages of breastfeeding, nor are they told that it can be REALLY painful for some. However, perseverance can lead to some very positive advantages for both mum and baby. Breast milk is well-balanced and, readily utilized and biologically active with proteins, fats and carbohydrates that are adequately adapted to the needs of the baby. Advantages for baby Resistance to infection from pathogens due to the IgA, IgG and IgM antibodies in the breast

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

Acupuncture: Stress and Adrenals

Anxiety and stress are feelings that virtually all of us are familiar with. Whether it be problems at work, financial troubles, relationship difficulties, an illness, or any other situation where we might feel we are outside our comfort zone, stress is a common part of human life. When we are healthy and the stress is short-lived, we are usually able to recover from stressful situations relatively unscathed. However, if stress and anxiety are prolonged and/or coupled with other emotional or

2025-05-26T22:34:35+10:00By David Haynes|

Acupuncture and TCM efficacy with Allergies

Just about any health condition can be a symptom of underlying allergies. It is very common for the allergies to go undiagnosed while the symptoms - headaches, depression, asthma, rashes, indigestion - are treated only with temporary success, possibly complicating the condition. Allergies are overreactions of the immune system to things in the environment, such as dust, pollen, animal dander, and foods. When an allergic person’s immune system is triggered by an allergen, it causes some degree of inflammation. The

2025-05-26T22:34:36+10:00By David Haynes|

Acupuncture for Post-Stroke Recovery

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, which means oxygen cannot be supplied to the brain and cells start to die. Blood supply can be disrupted by a clot or plaque, or the artery can simply break or burst open. Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and kills more women that breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer. More than half of stroke survivors are left with a disability, impeding their ability to carry out

2025-05-26T22:34:37+10:00By David Haynes|

How To Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy

More than two thirds of women who are expecting experience lower back and pelvic pain during their pregnancy, usually in the second and third trimesters (2). For many, the pain is bad enough to interfere with sleep, work and other activities. In a 2004 study, one third of women reported that they had to stop at least one activity due to back pain (3).

2025-05-26T22:34:37+10:00By David Haynes|

Acupuncture to assist with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

If you experience musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, dietary or sleep disorders, then this is an interesting read. In our Gold Coast Acupuncture clinic, we can offer acupuncture treatments specific to symptoms related to Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Fibromyalgia is commonly characterized by musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep and poor memory or mood issues. Fortunately acupuncture research is becoming more evident, with research suggesting that acupuncture can help neuroendocrine dysfunctions by stimulating endorphins in the mid brain (1). Endorphins have

2025-05-26T22:34:38+10:00By David Haynes|

Insomnia: Are you having Sleeping Problems?

Do you struggle to get to sleep at night, or wake up in the middle of the night with overactive thoughts like you could clean the house? You may be suffering from a common disorder call insomnia. Insomnia affects a large proportion of us and for some of us it can take over our lives. Not sleeping properly can effect simple day to day tasks like concentration, memory, working, and taking care of financial affairs. You may be suffering from

2025-05-26T22:34:38+10:00By David Haynes|