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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Visualisation: Worth the Hype?
Positive mental imagery can significantly enhance our health and wellbeing. Scientific evidence shows that joyful emotions improve our immune system and overall bodily function. Techniques like visualization can boost natural killer cell activity and enhance immunity, helping prevent diseases, including cancer. Achieving a state of positive imagery involves visualising healing outcomes.
The Benefits of Naturopathic Nutrition for Endometriosis
Explore how naturopathic nutrition can help manage endometriosis by balancing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and supporting hormone regulation. Learn about the benefits of anti-inflammatory foods, cruciferous vegetables, probiotics, and acupuncture to alleviate pain, enhance fertility, and improve overall health for women with endometriosis.
The benefits of slow cooking
Discover how slow cooking enhances digestion with Naturopathic Nutrition and TCM principles. Learn how slow-cooked meals, like bone broth and protein-rich casseroles, support your digestive health by breaking down nutrients for easier absorption. Boost your gut health with slow-cooked dishes, herbs, and greens!
Gut Health and Acupuncture: A Holistic Approach to IBS
Struggling with IBS? Discover how acupuncture and naturopathic nutrition can improve gut health. By addressing Spleen Qi deficiency, reducing inflammation, and supporting digestion with TCM principles, you can achieve long-term relief from IBS symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, and fatigue. Explore holistic treatments today for better digestive health.
Holistic Strategies for Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Discover holistic strategies for managing IBD, including dietary changes, acupuncture, and lifestyle modifications. Learn how anti-inflammatory foods, probiotics, and stress management can reduce flare-ups and improve gut health. Tailored treatment plans at Vale of Health support long-term relief from Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis symptoms.
Managing PCOS with Nutrition and Acupuncture: A Holistic Approach
Learn how a holistic approach combining acupuncture and nutrition can help manage PCOS symptoms. Discover dietary tips for stabilising blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and balancing hormones. Book a consultation today to develop a personalised plan that supports hormonal health, fertility, and overall well-being.
Acupuncture and Nutrition for Endometriosis: A Holistic Approach
Manage endometriosis symptoms naturally with acupuncture and nutrition. Discover effective strategies to reduce pain, balance hormones, and improve fertility through personalized dietary changes and acupuncture treatments.
Well, it’s official. Summer is Over. Here’s how to NOT get sick this Autumn.
Don’t let the seasonal shift bring you down! Discover natural ways to boost your immune system this autumn with anti-inflammatory foods, warming teas, vitamin D, acupuncture, and more. Stay cozy, healthy, and sickness-free all season.
Holistic Health for Male Fertility: Boosting Sperm Health Naturally
Discover holistic ways to improve male fertility! From nutrient-rich diets and acupuncture to lifestyle adjustments, learn effective strategies to enhance sperm quality and support conception naturally.
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.
Vitamin D and Sugar Sensitivity
Vitamin D can play a crucial role in sugar sensitivity, hormone balance, immune health, and more. Discover how to naturally support vitamin D levels through sunlight, food sources, and supplements, plus tips for improved absorption. This guide covers the benefits of vitamin D for PCOS, gut health, and overall well-being for both men and women.
Tackling Tendinitis or any inflammatory condition
Combat tendinitis and inflammation naturally with expert tips from a qualified nutritionist and acupuncturist. Discover the best anti-inflammatory foods, omega-3 sources, oil quality considerations, and the role of acupuncture and cupping for faster recovery and pain relief. Avoid common inflammatory foods to support your healing journey.
PCOS or just Cysts on your Ovaries?
Do you really have PCOS, or just cysts on your ovaries? Learn why an ultrasound alone may not confirm PCOS. Discover the full Rotterdam criteria for a PCOS diagnosis and understand symptoms like irregular periods and elevated androgen levels. Listen to our Instagram reels for more insights.
Beetroot Benefits
Beetroots are a powerhouse of essential nutrients, including iron, potassium, and vitamins A and C. They support heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, boost immune function with antioxidants, and enhance exercise capacity with nitrates. Known for their calming properties in Chinese Medicine, beets improve circulation and aid digestion. Be mindful of oxalate content.
Easy Hack to Balance your Hormones
Struggling with hormonal imbalances like fatigue, acne, or irregular periods? One of the simplest ways to restore balance is by stabilising your blood sugar. Learn why having a hot, protein-packed breakfast every day is key to balancing hormones and improving overall health. Avoid intermittent fasting if you have hormone issues for better results.
3 Kitchen Tips to Improve your Health
Ready to elevate your kitchen and improve your health? Discover 3 simple swaps: replace vegetable oil with antioxidant-rich olive oil, switch to mineral-rich Himalayan or sea salt, and ditch plastic for wooden or stainless steel utensils. These easy changes can make a big difference in your overall health and wellness!
5 Meals I’d eat on repeat for Breast Cancer, Endometriosis, Hormonal Acne…
Discover 5 nutrient-packed meals designed to support hormonal health for conditions like breast cancer, endometriosis, and fibroids. These meals focus on phytoestrogens, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and gut health to help detoxify excess oestrogen and support overall wellness.
Boost your iron absorption
Boost your iron absorption by adding Vitamin C-rich foods! 🍊✨ Did you know that pairing iron-rich meals (like lentils) with Vitamin C helps you absorb more iron? Citrus fruits are great, but red peppers are even higher in Vitamin C! 🌶️💪
Are you worried about the thickness of your endometrial lining?
Worried about the thickness of your endometrial lining? Learn how acupuncture can help increase lining thickness and improve your chances of IVF success. Research shows that a minimum of 6mm is necessary for optimal live birth rates, with a trilaminar appearance being more crucial.
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.