Yana Francis - Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist

22/11/2023

Acupuncture can assist fertility in a number of ways, including:

🩸improving the function of the endocrine system

🩸regulating reproductive hormones

🩸influencing the HPO axis (how out brain and ovaries communicate)

🩸reducing inflammation & modulating immune function

🩸improving ovarian and uterine blood flow

🩸reducing the effects of stress (which can impact ovulation & hormones)

🩸improving gut function (which can influences immune function) - important if you have a condition where there is immune dysfunction eg endometriosis

16/10/2023

Here is an example of one of the many herbal formulas I may prescribe for you if you are experiencing physical/mental/emotional premenstrual symptoms

🌿Bupleurum 🌿Dang gui 🌿Poria 🌿Peppermint 🌿Peony root 🌿Atractylodes 🌿Licorice 🌿Forsythia 🌿Chinese rosebud 🌿Lily bulb

Thanks for the photo.

Not medical advice.

25/08/2023

Planning a pregnancy and wondering how you can support your fertility with your lifestyle?

28/07/2023

Did you know that acupuncture influences the function of the immune system?

25/07/2023

Chinese herbs have been used for a range of women's general and reproductive health issues for thousands of years.

My passion is women's general and reproductive health, and I work with everything from premenstrual symptoms and problem periods, fertility issues, pelvic pain, endometriosis and adenomyosis, PCOS, postpartum health, menopausal symptoms, women's general health and more.

This beautiful whole herb formula features herbs such as codonopsis root, jujube, licorice root, tumeric, fleeceflower vine, and Chinese rosebud.

📷 dispensary

24/07/2023

2 Chinese herbs you may already have in your kitchen🌿

22/07/2023

Did you know that acupuncture can relieve stress?

Stress can contribute to many health issues, including a range of women's health issues and can even interfere with fertility.

How? Stress can disrupt the communication between your brain and ovaries (HPO axis), and can interfere with ovulation and your normal hormone cascade.

Acupuncture can calm the nervous system, promote a sense of relaxation and wellbeing, and reduce the effects of stress on your body

21/07/2023

Did you know that the 3-6+ months before you conceive is a vitally important window for women AND men to make positive lifestyle changes?

There are many ways you can positively influence your fertility, pregnancy and even your future baby's health during this time.

30/06/2023

I am back in clinic again after a relaxing holiday in Penang.

I am here for your general health and wellness needs, women's health, fertility support and pregnancy symptoms.

30/05/2023

I am off to Penang Island, Malaysia for a couple of weeks. During this time, I am switching off from socials, and will respond to any enquiries once I am back.

I have a couple of spots left tomorrow (Wednesday) morning if you need anything before then.

04/05/2023

“Acupuncture significantly improved pain, functional status, and quality of life in women with [lower back/pelvic pain] during the pregnancy. Additionally, acupuncture had no observable severe adverse influences on the newborns,” the researchers concluded.

Analysis shows significant benefits with no major side-effects for mother or baby but more trials needed ‘to confirm results’

03/05/2023

Morning sickness🤰

Did you know that acupuncture is safe to use in pregnancy, and can help with morning sickness symptoms?

The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologist's Greentop Guidelines recommends acupuncture, acupressure and ginger as interventions to manage nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Weekly acupuncture treatments are usually enough (in combination with at-home management strategies) for mild to moderate symptoms.

For severe symptoms, treatments need to be at least twice a week (every 3days) to reduce the intensity and frequency of symptoms.

Ginger can be used in the form of tea, ginger lollies, alcohol free ginger beer or ale, or even jam.

I give my patients intradermal points to use at home, and teach them how to use acupressure bands in an individualised way.

Looking for an acupuncturist? Look for a registered practitoner with extra training in acupuncture for fertility and pregnancy.