Samantha Pledge- Acupuncturist & Herbalist

22/07/2025

Sharing details for the next free talk with the folks over at NICM- Integrative Oncology!

Join us for a FREE webinar designed for patients, cancer survivors, their caregivers and anyone looking for practical, evidence-based ways to support their wellbeing during and after cancer treatment.

15/07/2025

Another great local business Blue Moon Movement Studios 💙
www.bluemoonpilates.com.au

06/06/2025

New table has arrived!

21/05/2025

Exciting clinical trial being run soon at NICM for endometriosis sufferers.

A team of researchers from NICM, Western Sydney University and UNSW are investigating if acupuncture is effective in treating the symptoms of endometriosis, a gynaecological disease that causes pain and/or infertility and affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide.[i]

06/03/2025

Thanks to Julie & Jean-Baptiste from the team at Yuka for this excellent read on endocrine disrupting chemicals.

Over the course of the 20th century, the chemical industry developed more than 100,000 molecules1. Today, 40,000 to 60,000 manufactured chemical products are sold throughout the world2. Many among them are known or suspected to be endocrine disruptors. While endocrine disruptors have been all over t...

18/12/2024

17/12/2024

Thank you Oregon State University for this new great resource aimed at increasing micronutrient concentrations in our meals!

Food Hero is here for you! Whether you are a new or experienced gardener or cook, Food Hero has resources for everyone.

28/11/2024

Thank you Probiotic Advisor - as always fascinating info being shared.

Animal studies show that emulsifiers are detrimental to gut health.

Studies on *humans* show a link to inflammatory bowel disease.

We've listed some of the most common emulsifier-containing foods below...are you aware of any foods in your diet that contain these ingredients?

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15/11/2024

Happy World Acupuncture Day!
This Acupuncture Now foundation video is from last year but so cool I had to share again.

15/11/2024

https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php
Check out the Environmental Working Group's updated Clean 15- conventionally grown fruit and veggies with lowest pesticide levels.

Check out EWG's Clean Fifteen list to help decide when you can save money by buying conventional fruits and vegetables – part of our annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

14/08/2024

Shout out to Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary for another epic resource. Just finished a cover to cover read and have already recommended widely both to colleagues and patients. Thank you for writing so clearly, informatively and sensitively.

20/05/2024

It's Natural Medicine Week!
naturalmedicineweek.com.au

Each year in May, ATMS host Natural Medicine Week, to raise awareness of the many natural therapies that support the health and wellbeing of Australians.