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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Nausea in Pregnancy / Morning Sickness
Struggling with nausea or morning sickness? Learn how to manage symptoms with small, regular snacks, acupuncture, hydration, and ginger. Tips on using B6 supplements and prenatal vitamins for relief. Discover natural remedies and nutritional strategies to help ease nausea during pregnancy.
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.
The Merits of Acupuncture for Birth Preparation
Discover the benefits of acupuncture for birth preparation, from easing early pregnancy symptoms like nausea and back pain to supporting a smoother labor. Acupuncture promotes cervical ripening, reduces the need for pain medication, and lowers the risk of medical induction and emergency C-sections. For optimal results, start weekly sessions with an acupuncturist from week 35 to prepare your body naturally for delivery.
Hempseeds, so tiny, yet so full of benefits
Discover the benefits of hemp seeds—a nutrient-dense superfood rich in essential fats, fibre, and plant-based protein. Support heart health, hormonal balance, digestion, and skin wellness. Learn how to incorporate these tiny powerhouses into your diet.
Morning Sickness: Treatment & Prevention
Learn how to manage morning sickness (or all-day nausea) during pregnancy with these expert tips. Discover how balancing blood sugar with regular meals, staying hydrated, and incorporating protein, fibre, and complex carbs can help reduce nausea. Explore the benefits of ginger, vitamin B6, and acupuncture, including acupressure techniques, for relief. Most importantly, find hope in knowing that symptoms usually ease after the first trimester.
What to Eat during Pregnancy: Optimal Health for mother & baby
Discover what to eat during pregnancy for optimal health of mother and baby. Learn key foods, nutrients, and lifestyle adjustments to support foetal growth, prevent common pregnancy issues, and maintain a balanced microbiome.
Nausea, morning sickness & motion sickness
Discover natural remedies for nausea, morning sickness, and motion sickness, including ginger, acupressure on Pericardium 6, and diet adjustments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn practical tips to manage nausea and support digestive health naturally.