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What you’ve adapted to isn’t always what’s normal. What you’ve adapted to isn’t always what’s normal. Think of the hum of a fridge in your kitchen. You stop hearing it. Then one night it switches off, and that’s the first time you realise how loud it was. Your nervous system does something similar. It gets used to carrying tension, and over time that starts to feel like baseline. Acupuncture is often used to support the body to settle out of that pattern, so you can start noticing what your body has been carrying. I hear in clinic: the night sweats have gone, the bloating has subsided, the bowels are now normal. The sleep has improved. My periods are no longer painful, my fluid retention has improved. If you’ve been putting up with something for so long you’ve stopped mentioning it, reach out and we can send you more information. #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #nervoussystem #bondijunction #holistichealth #easterntherapies
5 years without a period. 5 acupuncture sessions. 5 years without a period. 5 acupuncture sessions. 5 weeks of Chinese herbs. Her period returned. She was 28 and had stopped the pill at 23. Her cycle never came back. Around that time she was marathon training, doing HIIT and had dropped about 10 kg. Her weight had since returned and she’d swapped running for weights and Pilates, yet her cycle stayed quiet. In Western medicine, this pattern is called hypothalamic amenorrhoea. The brain pauses the signal that tells the ovaries to cycle when it senses high demand and not enough fuel. In Chinese medicine, we’d say Blood and Kidney essence (your deep reserves) were being spent faster than they were replenished. It’s the same story told in a different language. Warm the Menses Decoction (Wen Jing Tang) addresses exactly this. A missing period is a message worth investigating, not something to live with. Why wait until you’re planning a pregnancy to look into this? Save this for a friend who needs it. #amenorrhoea #hormonalhealth #womenshealth #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #easterntherapies #bondijunction
Butterflies rest when it rains because it damages Butterflies rest when it rains because it damages their wings. It’s important to slow down and rest during hard times. Self-care is self-love. Support your nervous system. Do some yoga, deep breathing exercises. See an acupuncturist. Seek professional help. Connect with family and loved ones. Hi, I’m Anastasia, naturopath here at Eastern Therapies, and I can also help support your nervous system. #holistichealth #naturopath #bondijunction #easterntherapies #wellnessjourney
A cycle that keeps stretching longer and longer is A cycle that keeps stretching longer and longer is not something you have to accept as “just how PCOS is.” Long cycles don’t have to be your normal. Cycles can be supported toward a more regular rhythm, and hormones may follow. Myo-inositol is often used for PMOS, and research suggests it may support cycle regularity. Trials have commonly used about 2 g twice daily (4 g/day), usually taken with folic acid. Alongside it, regular acupuncture and Chinese herbs are often used as part of a broader care plan. Acupuncture supports the nervous system, and herbs work on the underlying pattern. #PMOS #CycleHealth #ChineseMedicine #AcupunctureSydney #Myoinositol #EasternTherapies #BondiJunction
Supporting your nervous system is about sending sm Supporting your nervous system is about sending small consistent signals of safety to your brain and body and movement can help. A 20-minute walk daily or light stretching or yoga can also help to release pent-up stress and adrenaline from the body. Hi, I’m Anastasia, naturopath here at Eastern Therapies and I can help support your nervous system. #easterntherapies #bondijunction #holistichealth #wellnessjourney #naturopath
PRP keeps coming up in fertility conversations — a PRP keeps coming up in fertility conversations — and for good reason, it’s genuinely interesting. The concept: your own plasma, concentrated and injected into the ovaries or uterus, may support tissue response and blood supply. Here’s what I want you to know before you commit to a cycle (or six). International experts broadly agreed PRP has a place — but response builds slowly, and clinics need to leave time between cycles to actually assess what’s working. I’ve also seen a handful of patients where it hasn’t helped, and a few where it seemed to push them further toward menopause instead. Worth exploring? Yes. Worth doing blindly, six cycles in a row, because a clinic told you to? No. #FertilityFacts #PRPforFertility #EvidenceBasedFertility #FertilityTreatmentTruths #InfertilityAwareness
Pain during cancer care rarely travels alone. It b Pain during cancer care rarely travels alone. It brings poor sleep, tension, fatigue and a nervous system that never quite switches off. Medication plays a major role, and any changes belong with your oncology and pain team. But many people also look for gentle ways to support how their body feels day to day. Acupuncture is often used as part of a broader care plan to support comfort, relaxation and sleep. Research has explored its role in cancer-related pain. At Eastern Therapies in Bondi Junction, we take a slow, gentle, whole-person approach and work around your treatment schedule. Know someone navigating this right now? Send them this post. #CancerSupport #AcupunctureSydney #IntegrativeHealth #ChineseMedicine #BondiJunction #OncologyAcupuncture #Acupunctureforpain #EasternTherapies
Preparing for labour isn’t just about the cervix. Preparing for labour isn’t just about the cervix. Swollen feet. Numb, tingling hands. Hips that ache every time you roll over. Add reflux after dinner, constipation that won’t budge, and pubic symphysis pain with every step, and the last weeks can feel like one long negotiation with your body. These symptoms tend to arrive together, which is why a clear plan matters. In Chinese medicine, we look at the whole picture in the lead-up to birth: circulation and fluid, digestion, how your pelvis and hips are coping, the quality of your rest, and how settled your nervous system feels. Pregnancy acupuncture is often used as part of that broader plan. It may support your comfort and help you feel more prepared for what’s ahead. #pregnancyacupuncture #labourpreparation #thirdtrimester #chinesemedicine #bondijunction #easterntherapies
A week without going, and straining every time? Yo A week without going, and straining every time? You’re not the only one, and it’s worth taking seriously. Fibre, water, greens, magnesium and psyllium husk are all common first steps. When they haven’t been enough, Chinese medicine looks at the whole picture: your digestion, stress, sleep and how your body handles fluids. Zhi Shi Shao Yao San is a classical formula made from just two herbs, often used to support bowel movement as part of a broader care plan. Your practitioner tailors herbs to you, so what suits one person may not suit another. #guthealth #constipationsupport #chinesemedicine #TCMherbs #integrativehealth
Holding a fan in front of your face can help suppo Holding a fan in front of your face can help support your nervous system. When the cool air hits the receptors around your eyes, nose and forehead, the brain thinks that you are submerging your face in cold water. This switches the body into calm mode and helps reduce cortisol levels. Anastasia is a naturopath at Eastern Therapies who can help support your nervous system. #easterntherapies #bondijunction #holistichealth #naturopath #wellnessjourney
Ever stood in the supplement aisle wondering what Ever stood in the supplement aisle wondering what you're missing? 🛒 Often, the answer is already on your plate. If you're preparing for pregnancy, these three are worth knowing: 🥬 Folate: leafy greens, asparagus, lentils and chickpeas. It plays a role in early cell development, including those first weeks before many people know they're pregnant. 🥚 Choline: eggs are the easy win. It works hand in hand with folate, and plenty of us aren't getting enough. 🍗 Protein: a palm-sized serve at every main meal helps keep blood sugar steady. A 150g steak delivers only around 30g, so it adds up faster than you'd think. Consistency at the table tends to matter more than perfection. 💾 Save this for your next grocery shop #preconceptionhealth #fertilitynutrition #eatingforfertility #chinesemedicine #bondijunction #easterntherapies
Many IVF cycles that didn’t work, and been told th Many IVF cycles that didn’t work, and been told there’s nothing more you can do for your egg quality? There’s more to the picture than that. 🌿 Your follicles take around 3 months to mature before ovulation, which gives you a window to support the environment they develop in: cellular energy, sleep and stress, antioxidant balance, and fewer everyday hormone disruptors. At Eastern Therapies, we look at the whole person, including stress, sleep, digestion and your cycle. Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, laser therapy and targeted nutrition can be used as part of a broader fertility support plan alongside your medical team. Save this for your next cycle 💛 Questions? Drop them below. #fertilitysupport #womenshealth #TCMfertility #acupunctureSydney #BondiJunction
The hospital bag is packed. The pram is built. But The hospital bag is packed. The pram is built. But what about your body? Most birth prep covers the checklist. Far less covers the pelvis, baby’s position and your nervous system. In the final weeks, our labour prep care brings it together: 🔸 Acupuncture, traditionally used to support circulation and a softer, more open pelvis 🔸 Moxa, traditionally used to encourage baby into a better position, including posterior babies 🔸 Herbal formulas and essential oils to help you go into labour 🔸 Calm Birth and hypnobirthing to ease fear and anxiety Think of it as training for the biggest event your body will ever take on. What’s in your prep plan so far? Tell us below 👇 #labourprep #pregnancyacupuncture #moxibustion #olympics #chinesemedicine #bondijunction #easterntherapies
When was the last time you gave a really big thank When was the last time you gave a really big thanks for your incredible, strong, mobile and flexible body and for all the functions that it performs daily? Hi. I’m Anastasia, naturopath at Eastern Therapies, and I can help support your health needs. #easterntherapies #bondijunction #holistichealth #naturopath #wellnessjourney
Red light therapy is everywhere right now, but not Red light therapy is everywhere right now, but not all light devices are the same. Think torch versus laser pointer. LED devices spread light wide and soft. Low-level laser sends a focused beam, so the dose and target are more precise. That matters when the area you’re thinking about sits deep in the pelvis. Light has to pass through several layers of tissue first. Much of the fertility-related research has used laser rather than home LED devices. If you’re preparing for fertility or IVF laser therapy is what you need. Comment LASER and we’ll send you details on how it works. 
#fertilitysupport #redlighttherapy #lasertherapy #chinesemedicine #bondijunctionlowlevellightlaser
For 20 years, I've supported women on their fertil For 20 years, I've supported women on their fertility journey. Many came to me after unsuccessful IVF cycles or months of trying naturally. What I've seen is that it's rarely one thing. It's usually a few things working together, and they look different for every woman. A personalised plan may include: -Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine -Ovulation tracking -Functional medicine testing -Cycle support -Reducing inflammation -Lowering toxin exposure -Better sleep -Reducing stress Want to know where to begin? Comment "FERTILITY" and I'll send you my ebook. #fertilityacupuncture #chinesemedicine #functionalmedicine #womenshealth #bondijunction #easterntherapies
Your eggs are some of the most energy-hungry cells Your eggs are some of the most energy-hungry cells in your body. ⚡ A single egg is estimated to hold 100,000 to 600,000 mitochondria, the tiny "batteries" that power every cell. Sperm run on that same cellular energy. Laser therapy is being explored for exactly that. 🔦 So when someone asks "what else can I do?", the answer isn't always another supplement. How might laser therapy support fertility care? ⚡ Cellular energy: low-level laser is thought to support mitochondrial function, the "battery" inside every cell. 🩸 Circulation: may support blood flow to the reproductive organs. 🌿 Oxidative stress: may help support the cellular environment for eggs and sperm. 🔥 Inflammation: may help modulate low-grade inflammation. 🧵 Scar tissue: is sometimes used to support soft tissue and adhesion areas. 🌱 Gut health: may indirectly support whole-body wellbeing. At Eastern Therapies in Bondi Junction, we use gentle laser alongside acupuncture, nutrition, and lifestyle support, built around your individual picture. Want to know if laser could suit your fertility care plan? DM LASER and I'll email you more information. 💌 Save this for when you're ready. 🤍 #fertilitysupport #lasertherapy #acupuncturesydney #chinesemedicine #bondijunction #easterntherapies
Ever counted days on an app and wondered why it di Ever counted days on an app and wondered why it didn’t match what your body was telling you? Many cycle apps predict your fertile window from an average cycle length. If your cycles vary, even a little, that average can miss the mark. Your body gives you better clues. Basal body temperature shows the pattern after ovulation. Cervical mucus signals it as it approaches. Ovulation kits pick up the LH surge just beforehand. And blood tests, arranged through your GP, can measure hormones like progesterone to help confirm ovulation has occurred. In Chinese medicine, we’ve always paid attention to the rhythm of the cycle. Tracking is simply a modern way of listening to it. Share it with a friend who’s tracking hers. Tracking is one piece of the picture, and individual cycles vary. #knowyourcycle #fertilityawareness #womenshealth #bodyliteracy #naturalfertility
Listening to or playing music can be a good stress Listening to or playing music can be a good stress reliever. It can provide mental distraction, ease muscle tension and help reduce stress hormones. Turn up the music, have a good dance and be immersed in the moment. Hi, I’m Anastasia, naturopath at Eastern Therapies, and I can help support your nervous system. #easterntherapies #bondijunction #holistichealth #wellnessjourney #naturopath
Four injections, and the shoulder still wouldn't b Four injections, and the shoulder still wouldn't budge. That's often when people start looking for another way in. Frozen shoulder is tricky. It's slow, and it affects sleep, mood and everyday movement, not just the joint. In Chinese medicine it's called "fifty year old shoulder". This was session four with this patient. We're working on range of movement, sleep and pain together, as one plan. We used moxa and laser to achieve the results. Save this for someone who's been told to "just wait it out." #frozenshoulder #acupuncturesydney #chinesemedicine #shoulderpain #bondijunction #easterntherapies
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