IVF – In Vitro Fertilisation
In clinic I am often asked numerous questions about IVF: how long does it take, what are the stages, are there different protocols, does it hurt, what is the success
Fibromyalgia – how it affects the body
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, along with fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues, and mood problems. It’s considered a central pain syndrome, meaning it involves changes in how the brain
Arthritis – Pain management
I have recently had a few inquiries and new patients with arthritis so I thought I would write a blog on the topic. What is arthritis? As documented by the
Blastocyst – IVF terminology
Blastocyst – IVF terminology As part of my fertility work and being an acupuncturist who has a keen interest in Fertility, Gynaecology and Obstetrics the term blastocyst often comes up
Sperm Morphology – an analysis
When treating fertility patients in clinic I often get asked about semen analysis results, sperm morphology and what they mean so I thought I would write a high-level blog on
Male Infertility: Microplastics found in men’s genitals could be leading to an infertility crisis.
Infertility – not just a woman’s concern. Microplastics found in men’s genitals could be leading to a male infertility crisis. Increasingly microplastics are found in men’s sperm. New research published
Does Acupuncture help with Fertility?
According to statistics from the NHS around 1 in 7 couples struggle to conceive naturally. The World Health Organisation (WHO) believes this figure is now 1 in 6 people (around
Zinc – Female and Male Fertility
Let’s talk about fertility! When seeking to conceive and get pregnant there is often a lot of discussion on taking Folic Acid, however very few individuals talk about other vitamins,
IBS Awareness Month – April 2024
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. It is a condition which is thought to affect approximately 1 in 5 people in the UK. IBS
The Rise of Male Infertility
The Rise of Male Infertility – acupuncture to improve sperm We often talk about women’s health and issues, specifically around fertility and gynaecology, for example, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS),
Endometriosis Awareness Month – March 2024
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause severe pain in the pelvis and make it harder
Diploma – baby massage now available!
YOLO Acupuncture is now certified to perform baby massage. This course was undertaken to follow on the keen interest and special focus YOLO Acupuncture has with fertility and helping men
Mindfulness – Can you train your brain to stop and be present?
Mindfulness: I recently found myself talking to my three-year-old daughter about a raisin. We talked about its colour, did it change colour in different lights, shape, texture, did it make
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
I have recently qualified in TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. This course has provided me with a solid foundation in understanding mental health
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency
Vitamin D: Recently I found myself in a difficult situation, always tired, exhausted in fact, hard to wake up in the mornings, not wanting to engage with the family, irritable
Fertility awareness: my story
Since it is National Fertility awareness week I thought I would share my story on the journey of fertility. During my teenage years every month at the time of my
Fertility awareness week 2023
According to new research 1 in 6 people in the UK face fertility issues, that is approximately 3.5 million individuals. Around the world there are approximately 48 million couples who
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023 (9 – 15 October) is a significant and poignant event that aims to raise awareness about pregnancy and infant loss while offering support to grieving