Wellness Journal
Welcome to the Vale of Health Wellness Journal! We’re a team of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncturists, Reiki Healers and Naturopathic Nutritionists, dedicated to helping you feel better and reach your health and wellness goals. If you’ve found your way here, we’re excited to support you in making small, meaningful changes to your diet and lifestyle that can have a big impact on your overall health.
In our journal, you’ll find expert insights on holistic living, including fertility and emotional wellness. Expect tips on navigating seasonal changes, nourishing recipes, how to tackle difficult hormonal conditions, analyses of new research, and lifestyle advice rooted in ancient practices. These are the tools that have helped us and our clients, and we hope they do the same for you.
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Facts You Didn’t Know about Male Fertility
Discover essential tips for improving male fertility, from protecting sperm health to avoiding harmful environmental factors. Learn how temperature, diet, lifestyle habits, and common toxins can impact sperm count and motility. Explore natural ways to boost fertility and support reproductive health, including diet changes, supplements, and more.
Low AMH: Should It Really Insight Fear? Understanding Its Relevance to Fertility
Worried about low AMH (Anti Mullerian Hormone)? Learn why it’s not the full story for fertility or menopause. Discover the truth about AMH, its role in IVF, and how lifestyle changes, nutrition, and addressing inflammation can support your reproductive health. Get expert insights and guidance for optimising fertility naturally or with IVF.
The Vaginal Microbiome: What It Is and Why It’s So Important for Women’s Health
Discover the importance of the vaginal microbiome in women's health. Learn how a balanced microbiome supports fertility, prevents infections, and reduces risks like pelvic inflammatory disease. Explore testing options and tips for maintaining vaginal health, including the role of Lactobacilli bacteria in boosting IVF success.
Detox Your Daily Life: A Guide to Reducing Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals for Better Health & Fertility
Discover practical steps to reduce exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that impact fertility, hormone balance, and inflammation. Ideal for anyone trying to conceive, managing hormonal conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, or reducing health risks from toxins in food, home products, and skincare. Learn easy swaps to lower your toxic load and support long-term wellness.
The Impact of Stress on Fertility: Acupuncture and Nutrition Solutions
Chronic stress can significantly impact fertility by disrupting hormone balance and reproductive health. Learn how acupuncture and a nutrient-rich diet can naturally reduce stress, lower cortisol, and support both egg and sperm quality. At Vale of Health, we offer personalised acupuncture and nutrition solutions to help you achieve emotional balance and improve fertility outcomes, naturally and effectively.
Does my Fertility Fall off a Cliff at 35?
Learn the truth about fertility and age. While fertility doesn't "fall off a cliff" at 35, egg quality declines with age. Discover the percentages of genetically competent eggs at different ages and what it means for pregnancy chances and miscarriages. Get answers to your fertility and hormone health questions.
5 Tips to manage IVF
Going through IVF? Discover 5 essential tips to support your IVF journey. From staying hydrated and eating a balanced diet, to the benefits of acupuncture and the importance of a strong support system, these tips can help improve your chances of success and manage side effects. Book a personalised fertility coaching session for tailored advice and support.
Prawns for Male Fertility
Enhance male fertility with prawns! Packed with essential nutrients like zinc, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids, prawns support healthy sperm production, motility, and overall reproductive health. Perfect for men looking to optimise fertility.
Melatonin for Fertility
Discover the importance of melatonin for fertility, particularly its role in protecting eggs and supporting IVF success. Learn how melatonin decreases with age and how optimizing your sleep and supplementing with tart cherry can naturally boost melatonin levels, potentially improving egg quality and reducing miscarriage risks.
How to increase your chances of IVF success by 32%
Increase your chances of IVF success by 32% with acupuncture, according to a recent meta-analysis. Learn how acupuncture can improve clinical pregnancy rates, live birth rates, and alleviate IVF-related stress, anxiety, and side effects. Find out how acupuncture can support you on your fertility journey, whether you're just starting IVF or already undergoing treatment.
Understanding Sperm Testing
If you're struggling to conceive, a sperm test is essential. Learn about semen analysis, including sperm count, motility, and morphology, as well as the importance of a DNA fragmentation test for assessing sperm quality. Even with normal results, sperm health can be improved. Discover tips for enhancing male fertility and improving sperm quality to boost your chances of conception.
How to optimise your sleep
Improve your sleep by starting your day with natural light, especially before checking your phone. Discover how the relationship between cortisol and melatonin can regulate your sleep-wake cycle and enhance your energy levels throughout the day. Learn simple, effective tips for better sleep hygiene that can benefit your emotional wellness, hormone health, fertility, and overall well-being.
7 Reasons to get your Sperm Tested
Wondering if your fertility could be impacting your ability to conceive? Discover 7 crucial reasons to get your sperm tested, including a history of urological issues, infections, or testosterone use. Learn why a standard semen analysis may not be enough & how sperm DNA fragmentation & ROS tests can provide deeper insights. Explore lifestyle changes, diet, & acupuncture to improve sperm health.
Is stress affecting your Fertility?
Can stress affect your ability to conceive? Discover how chronic stress disrupts hormones, periods, and sperm health. Learn how acupuncture and nutrition can reduce stress, restore balance, and support your fertility journey naturally.
Facts about using Ovulation Strips / Test Kits, OTKs
Ovulation strips (OTKs) detect LH surges but don’t confirm ovulation and may be unreliable for conditions like PCOS. Discover a stress-free approach to trying to conceive by timing intercourse without relying solely on OTKs. Learn how to optimise your fertility journey today!
Using Basal Body Temperature, BBT to track Ovulation
Learn how to track your ovulation cycle using Basal Body Temperature (BBT) to better understand your fertility. Get tips on proper tracking, interpreting temperature changes, and identifying your most fertile days for conception.
Things you didn’t know about ovulation
Discover surprising facts about ovulation and fertility. Learn why your chances of conception peak just before ovulation and decrease on the day itself. Understand the best times to try for conception based on ovulation timing.
When to have Sex if you are Trying to Conceive
Trying to conceive? Period tracker apps are inaccurate for predicting ovulation in 79% of cases. For the best chance, have intercourse every other or third day to catch ovulation and increase fertility success. Learn the most effective method for timing your attempts.
No 1 Fertility Tip: Drink more water
Dehydration can affect egg and sperm health, cervical mucus, and the endometrium, making fertility harder. My top tip for trying to conceive: drink more water! Learn how hydration can support your fertility and improve your chances.
Aphrodisiacs and Zinc
Discover why foods like oysters and beetroot are aphrodisiacs, thanks to zinc and nitric oxide. Zinc plays a key role in sex hormone production, fertility, and erectile function. Learn about zinc’s importance in reproductive health and how it supports your immune, digestive, and overall well-being.