Margi Macdonald: Acupuncture and Natural Health

29/10/2025

In case you missed it, this is (still) World Menopause Month.
There are many useful resources available on the Jean Hailes website.
In the first comment below, I'll put the link where you can download the Perimenopause and Menopause symptom checklist, WHAT'S BOTHERING YOU

Midlife managed, with confidence October is World Menopause Month. This year, we’re shining a light on midlife and how menopause fits in. We’ve got tips,…

09/03/2025

Here’s a PSA from the good people at Queensland Health.

24/02/2025

Here's a podcast we might want to listen to.

They'll be exploring menopause, one of our favourite topics.

https://www.facebook.com/share/15ber2yN2R/

Explore your health questions, concerns and curiosities with It Can’t Hurt To Ask, the new myth-busting podcast from Queensland Health. Featuring interviews with expert clinicians from across Queensland, this podcast takes a deep dive into your curly health questions.

29/01/2025

Vitamin B6 and a rare side-effect from taking it in supplements - a condition called peripheral neuropathy - has been in the news lately.
This article explains what’s known so far, and what’s not.

It is almost impossible for vitamin B6 toxicity to occur from diet alone.

23/01/2025

Before I qualified as an Acupuncturist, I studied aromatherapy.
The relationships between our sense of smell, emotions and mental health were already understood, 25 years ago.
It’s so good to see that medical science is finally interested in olfaction, our vital sense of smell.
Did you know that a course of ACUPUNCTURE may help ease the symptoms of CHRONIC SINUSITIS, a condition which affects our sense of smell and our quality of life?

Your sense of smell is directly linked to the part of your brain that generates emotions and memories.

22/01/2025

Hey Queensland.
Take care out there.

12/01/2025

It’s always reassuring and exciting when medical science confirms that an activity like yoga has many benefits.

I often recommend yoga - typically Hatha yoga - to my clients.

If you haven’t ever tried yoga, check with your GP if you have any niggling or on-going health concerns before you start.

And make sure your yoga instructor is well-qualified and a member of a professional association.

With its emphasis on breathing practices and meditation — both of which help calm and center the mind — it's hardly surprising that yoga also brings mental benefits, such as reduced anxiety and depression. What may be more surprising is that it actually makes your brain work better. A sharper .....

02/01/2025

Women's’ health: how much do you know?
This is an excellent quiz, as the information provided for each response is easy to understand, and evidence-based.

ACUPUNCTURE gets a mention for helping to prevent period pain, along with gentle exercise like yoga, or more intense exercise like aerobics.

As ever, if you’re struggling with a physical or mental health issue, it’s always best to see a GP before coming along for a course of acupuncture.

Take our quiz to test your knowledge on a range of female health topics from painful periods to mental health and bust a few misconceptions along the way.

07/01/2022

Hey everybody
I know there's an overwhelming amount of noise, news and confusion about the coming days and weeks.
Here's a general guide which some of you will find helpful.
As ever, do check official health department websites for updates.
And know who to call if you need help.

Omicron has arrived, here’s how to prepare for a COVID-19 case in the home
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-08/how-to-prepare-for-a-household-covid-19-infection/100742322

When it comes to a household COVID-19 outbreak, it can pay to be prepared. Here’s what you should have in your isolation survival kit.

27/12/2021

Walking; there are so many benefits to taking a walk, it really could be a daily prescription. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/a-walk-after-a-big-meal-is-great-for-your-gut-but-timing-matters-20211221-p59j9l.html

Getting your body moving after an indulgent feast assists with digestion, bloating and even reduces your risk of type 2 diabetes.

15/12/2021

If you're feeling jangled and frazzled, you might like to sit a while and restore your equilibrium with this.

"Calm, flowing creek with night-time frog calls" episode from "Nature Track" , presented by - https://abclisten.page.link/7HxBAJcHTk9CSASB6. Available now through the ABC listen App - http://bit.ly/ABCradioApp

No music, no voices, just the sound of a gentle stream and frogs calling on a still, cool night in regional Victoria. Moonlight floods the landscape of Wadawurrung country. Big, old candlebarks stand still and silent and a creek flows through a shallow valley. Grasses grow up to the waist, except wh...

05/12/2021

Here are some easy ways to care for the Qi of our ❤️ 💚💜 . This is a kind, cost-free way to give to others (and ourselves) during this holiday season.