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The Period Acupuncturist

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My Acupuncture Blog

I always have lots to say about menstrual health. Below you will find posts ranging from how histamine impacts your menstrual cycle, how acupuncture treats menstrual migraines, to chronic inflammation and its impact on endometriosis and perimenopause, and so much more.

I hope you enjoy it, and if you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message.

Why sperm health is key to fertility - from a fertility acupuncturist

Why sperm health is key to fertility - from a fertility acupuncturist

Why sperm health is key to fertility - from a fertility acupuncturist

As an acupuncturist specializing in women's menstrual health and fertility, I spend a lot of my time discussing various aspects of...

Andrea Dewhurst

Jul 16, 20247 min read

Understanding the Impact of Environmental Toxins & Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Fertility

Understanding the Impact of Environmental Toxins & Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Fertility

Understanding the Impact of Environmental Toxins & Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Fertility

Environmental toxins and your fertility health. This is a huge topic and one that many of us will never be able to fully embrace. From...

Andrea Dewhurst

Apr 16, 20248 min read

Chronic Inflammation, a Thread Between Perimenopause, PCOS and Endometriosis?

Chronic Inflammation, a Thread Between Perimenopause, PCOS and Endometriosis?

Chronic Inflammation, a Thread Between Perimenopause, PCOS and Endometriosis?

Chronic inflammation is a subtle and insidious force that, like a rogue ember, can spark a constellation of health issues. For women in...

Menstrual health

Andrea Dewhurst

Feb 25, 20247 min read

How can I tell if my daughter is about to start her period?

How can I tell if my daughter is about to start her period?

How can I tell if my daughter is about to start her period?

Helping your teenager with their periods For as long as my daughters have followed me to the bathroom they have known that once a month I...

Menstrual health

Andrea Dewhurst

Feb 5, 202410 min read

Histamine and Your Menstrual Cycle: What You Need to Know

Histamine and Your Menstrual Cycle: What You Need to Know

Histamine and Your Menstrual Cycle: What You Need to Know

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the role of histamine in the menstrual cycle.

Menstrual health

Andrea Dewhurst

Aug 25, 20235 min read

The Role of Cortisol in Menstrual Health

The Role of Cortisol in Menstrual Health

The Role of Cortisol in Menstrual Health

Cortisol can have a number of negative effects on menstrual health including irregular periods or PMS

Andrea Dewhurst

Aug 3, 20233 min read

Acupuncture for shoulder pain

Acupuncture for shoulder pain

Acupuncture for shoulder pain

I see lots of patients with shoulder pain. Sports players who can not reach overhead for their tennis swing. Or golfers who have a...

Andrea Dewhurst

Mar 6, 20238 min read

Acupuncture for sinusitis

Acupuncture for sinusitis

Acupuncture for sinusitis

Acupuncture for sinusitis: in this blog Andrea the Acupuncturist looks at how acupuncture could alleviate sinusitis

Colds, Hayfever, Sinusitis, COVID

Andrea Dewhurst

Jan 9, 20233 min read

Does acupuncture work?

Does acupuncture work?

Does acupuncture work?

In this blog post, I round up studies, in 2022, involving acupuncture. They range from acupuncture for pain to pregnancy to oncology.

About Acupuncture

Andrea Dewhurst

Nov 28, 20223 min read

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