Emily Parker - Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist

30/03/2026

Quick tips

04/03/2026

Sleep hack to try! I even use a version of this if I wake during the night.

03/03/2026

24/02/2026

26/11/2025

Timing is important when testing hormones.

10/11/2025

Even a breakfast broken up into two small meals can help.

07/11/2025

If you’ve ever been told you have PCOS, you’re not alone—and you’re certainly not the only one confused by what that diagnosis really means. Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

Here’s what’s important to know: PCOS isn’t one single thing. It’s a spectrum of symptoms and hormonal patterns that can look quite different from one woman to the next.

What’s Really Happening with PCOS

At its core, PCOS involves an imbalance in how your body produces and responds to certain hormones, especially insulin and androgens (like testosterone). That imbalance can interfere with ovulation, leading to irregular cycles or even missed periods. When ovulation doesn’t happen regularly, eggs don’t mature and release as they should. Instead, they stay in the o***y, which can create that “polycystic” (meaning many follicles) appearance on an ultrasound.

But that’s not the whole story. Insulin resistance—when your cells stop responding properly to insulin—is a major player for many women with PCOS. This can drive higher blood sugar, make it harder to use carbs efficiently for fuel, and increase fat storage around the abdomen. Over time, this hormonal-metabolic loop can affect body composition, energy levels, and even how your body responds to training.

​Read more on the new full article here >>> https://bit.ly/4hNj6FW

05/11/2025

21/10/2025

With World Menopause Day happening tomorrow, it feels like the right time to address some key questions I’m often asked about perimenopause and postmenopause. I know only too well that navigating these changes can feel confusing, frustrating, and even disheartening.

Maybe your training isn’t as effective as it used to be. Maybe your nutrition plan suddenly isn’t working. Maybe your recovery feels slower, your sleep is off, or you’re noticing mood swings or shifts in body composition you didn’t expect.

You are not broken. You’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just in a different physiological state—and when you understand what’s going on, you can work with your hormones, not against them.

Let’s break it all down so you can take back control of your training, nutrition, and performance—whether you’re in perimenopause or postmenopause (or supporting someone going through it)...

Read the full article >>> https://bit.ly/47eZJRw

14/10/2025

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09/10/2025

Not in the clinic today but super excited to come back next week with fresh ideas on all things fertility, IVF, pregnancy and birth!

Unleash your potential at IICMC 2025, the ultimate three day fertility conference 💙

Join Melbourne’s esteemed TCM community (Oct 10-12, 2025) or live-stream for 32 CPD points and bonus content!

Master fertility skills, transform patient live confidently with higher income and patient retention. Don’t miss out – secure your ticket now at www.icmc.com and rise with the fertile seas! Our last 20 in-person tickets are selling fast 🌟

08/10/2025