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PMOS isn't just about your ovaries: understanding the condition beyond the name

PMOS (formerly PCOS) is far more than an ovarian condition. In this article, I explore why the name changed, how the condition is diagnosed, why symptoms vary so dramatically from one woman to another, and how modern medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine offer two complementary ways of understanding this complex hormonal and metabolic syndrome.

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Postpartum recovery: how acupuncture can help

The postpartum period is one of the biggest physical, emotional and hormonal transitions a woman can experience. In this personal story, I share how acupuncture helped resolve severe postpartum night sweats and why I believe it can be such valuable support after birth.

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Painful periods are common. They are not normal.

Painful periods are often so normalised that many women grow up believing they are simply part of being a woman. But period pain, hormonal migraines, severe PMS, ovulation pain or symptoms that disrupt daily life should not be ignored. This article explores how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine approach menstrual and hormonal health differently, supporting the body more holistically and helping many women find long-term relief from chronic cycle-related symptoms.

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Stress: when the body can no longer compensate

Stress is often spoken about as though it were something normal or inevitable. But in clinic, I mostly see the physical consequences of holding too much for too long. This article explores how Traditional Chinese Medicine understands stress, and how acupuncture may help support the body’s capacity to regulate and recover.

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Acupuncture: A Love Letter to Your Nervous System

Acupuncture is more than just a treatment, it’s an act of deep self-care for your nervous system. In our fast-paced world, where stress and overstimulation take a toll, acupuncture offers a space to reset, regulate, and restore balance. By activating the parasympathetic nervous system, it promotes relaxation, improves sleep, and supports emotional well-being. Discover how this gentle yet powerful practice nurtures both body and mind, bringing you back to a state of calm and resilience.

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The Modern Epidemic of Stress and How Acupuncture Can Help

Stress has become a defining feature of modern life, affecting sleep, digestion and emotional wellbeing. This article explores how acupuncture may support nervous system regulation and help manage chronic stress and burnout from my practice in London Fields, Hackney.

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