Michelle Blum Acupuncture & Naturopathy

29/09/2025

There is a reason why I highly discourage the purchasing of non TGA approved supplements and herbs. Please take a moment to read this.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19k2fQtKiq/

The TGA has urged patients to stop using unregulated melatonin products after testing revealed “significant discrepancies” between their actual melatonin amount and what was on the label.

02/08/2025

Acupuncturists are 4 year degree trained and must be registered with AHPRA as a means of protecting the public. The irony is that the public is not protected from dry needling which is actually Acupuncture administered by practitioners who have done a weekend or two of training. In whom would you rather entrust your health and safety ?

The Health Complaints Commisioner investigates after reports two women were treated for lung damage after receiving a dry needling procedure at a regional Victorian massage clinic.

15/08/2024

So many people coming in to the clinic with insulin resistance which is affecting their hormones with conditions like PCOS and infertility....Here are some of the low carb options that I use and recommend. It makes blood sugar regulation a little easier and you don't have to feel miserable going about it. I hope you find this helpful.

25/06/2024

This is an interesting clip about hidden micro-plastics and their effect on fertility and in particular the testes....sadly they are everywhere and in nearly everything around us.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/508426611517114

31/03/2023

Do you sleep well at night?

So many of us don't wake up in the morning feeling rested, and aren't getting the quality sleep that's needed for good health.

When it comes to your hormonal health, sleep is particularly important.

Research has shown that a lack of good quality sleep can exacerbate weight gain and insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS. It also causes cravings and appetite dysregulation.

Let me know in the comments below if you would like some tips on achieving a better nights sleep 👇

22/03/2023

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a tool that has been shown to significantly improve hormonal and metabolic profiles in women with PCOS.

IF is a style of time restricted eating, and for PCOS patients a gentle approach is recommended, such as restricting your eating window to an 8 or 10 hour time frame each day.

It could look like this: once you have eaten your breakfast at 9am, you would have lunch at 1 to 2pm and eat dinner by 6pm. The last meal of your day needs to contain protein, healthy carbs like sweet potato, and healthy fats like avocado or olive oil so you can avoid feeling too hungry to fast overnight.

After dinner at 6pm, there would be no more eating until breakfast the next day.

If you are interested to learn more, please get in touch with me via my website 🌿

17/03/2023

The spiky fruits of the Tribulus terrestris shrub have been used medicinally in China and India for thousands of years.

Traditional uses of the herb included genitourinary disorders, sexual dysfunction, eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, mastitis, headaches, and as a general health tonic.

Modern day uses of this herb are backed by scientific studies on it's active constituents, and include:

◼Promoting fertility in women
◼Erectile dysfunction
◼Male infertility
◼Diabetes
◼PCOS
◼Low libido in women

Head here to learn more: https://michelleblum.com.au/naturopath-acupuncture-brisbane/fertility-herb-tribulus

15/03/2023

Endometriosis is a painful condition that effects 1 in every 10 women.

Currently women can go 4 to 11 years without a diagnosis, leading to years of suffering and infertility.

Recent research is suggesting that the gut microbiome could play a role in the presentation of endometriosis, and hopeful one day its early detection.

Researchers have clearly demonstrated in animal studies that bacteria in the gut has a causal role in endometriosis development.

Work is now underway to translate these findings to humans, with the hope of achieving a non invasive and much earlier diagnosis, and therefore earlier treatment for patients.

13/03/2023

ACUPUNCTURE POINT DU 20 OR Governing Vessel 20

This point is known as Bai Hui in pinyin (Chinese) and translates as "a hundred convergences" meaning that all six yang meridians intersect here.

This point is also anatomically the highest point on the body and as such is yang in quality.

In clinical practice it is used to calm the nervous system or Shen.

I will often include this point for my patients who come to see me for hormonal and reproductive related concerns especially when stress is a trigger.....and let's be honest, it often is the trigger for many health conditions.

I love seeing all those wonderfully calm and relaxed faces after this point is very gently needled.

11/03/2023

Autumn has arrived, and in Chinese medicine Autumn is part of the metal element in the 5 element theory model.

The Lungs and Large Intestines are the organs associated with the metal element, whilst the corresponding emotion is grief.

At this time of year, Chinese Medicine suggests increasing the foods in our diets that are moistening, such as pears and small amounts of honey. It also conveys in its teachings that as the weather starts to cool down, we must swap cold smoothies, iced drinks and salads for warm, cooked foods such as warm porridge for breakfast and soups for dinner.

Head to my blog titled 'Autumn Element' for one of my favourite Autumn recipes!