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Archna Patel - The Acupuncturists

Acupuncture clinic based in Marylebone, London specialising in stress related issues, fertility, wom

21/11/2025

Your cycle isn’t just a monthly event — it’s a message.

Pain, irregularity, or delays aren’t signs of failure; they’re your body’s way of asking for care.
Stress, inflammation, and nutrient depletion can all shift hormones — but healing is possible when you start listening and responding with kindness and support.

Acupuncture, rest, and nutrition may help your body find its rhythm again.

🪷 Research suggests that stress reduction and supportive therapies such as acupuncture may help regulate hormonal balance and menstrual wellbeing.

💜 Save this reel as a reminder that awareness isn’t acceptance — it’s the first step toward healing.

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20/11/2025

PMS support · menstrual health · body literacy

What if your PMS isn’t the enemy — but a message from your body?
Those days before your period can make everything feel louder: emotions, cravings, bloating, sensitivity. But none of it is random. It’s your hormones communicating.

In the luteal phase, progesterone should rise to soothe your nervous system — but stress, caffeine, or poor sleep can dampen that calming effect.
When that happens, oestrogen can feel more dominant, contributing to breast tenderness, headaches, irritability, and that sense of being on edge.

And when magnesium or B-vitamin levels dip, your serotonin balance shifts, making mood changes more noticeable.

So those cramps, tears, or cravings aren’t weakness.
They’re feedback.
They’re your body asking for rest, nourishment, and gentler pacing — not self-blame.

If this reframes PMS for you, save this reel or share it with someone who would feel seen. 💛

19/11/2025

Cycle Tracking Decoded: What to Notice (Beyond the App)
Your app can only estimate — your body shows you.

💧 Stretchy cervical mucus, 🌡️ a subtle rise in temperature, 😴 sleep shifts, or changes in 🌿 energy and mood — these are all signs your hormones are speaking.

Learning to read them helps you understand when your body needs focus, rest, or nourishment — and what your cycle is quietly reflecting about your stress, sleep, and nutrition.

Acupuncture can support this awareness by calming stress hormones and helping your natural rhythm find steadier flow.

✨ Save this post as your gentle reminder that your body is wiser than your app.

18/11/2025

Stress and cycles are deeply connected.
If your period shifts during chaotic months… you’re not imagining it.

When stress hormones stay high, the brain often delays ovulation.
It’s not your body malfunctioning — it’s your body protecting you.

This is why cycles can stretch out, PMS can feel heavier, and periods might arrive later than usual after a tough month.

It’s not punishment. It’s feedback.

A gentle reminder:
Your hormones respond to safety, rhythm, rest, nourishment, and calm.
Small things — better sleep, steadier meals, emotional space — help that communication restart again.

If this resonates, let me know below.
Your body is always trying to keep you safe. 💜

17/11/2025

Ever notice how your cycle feels different when you’re stressed, exhausted, or skipping meals?

That’s not coincidence — it’s communication.

Stress, sleep, and nutrition don’t just influence how you feel; they literally shape how your hormones behave.

When cortisol stays high, ovulation can shift.
When sleep falls short, progesterone can dip.
When blood sugar swings, PMS can intensify.
The goal isn’t control — it’s awareness.

Every calm night, nourishing meal, or moment of rest helps your hormones find rhythm again.

Research suggests that balanced nutrition, restorative sleep, and stress management may help regulate menstrual function.

💜 Save this post as your reminder that “hormone balance” begins with how you live between periods.

14/11/2025

What if your body already knows how to find balance — and your cycle is showing you how? 🌙

Every month, your hormones follow a rhythm.
Oestrogen gives you focus, motivation, and drive.
Progesterone steadies you, inviting rest and reflection.
Neither is “better” — they’re just different languages of the same intelligent system.

When your energy dips, moods shift, or your sleep changes, it’s not failure — it’s feedback.
Your body is communicating through patterns that have always been there; you’re just learning to listen differently.

✨ Balance doesn’t come from control — it comes from awareness.
When you tune into your body’s rhythm instead of fighting it, everything begins to make more sense.

💜 Save this if you’re learning to trust your body again — or share it with someone who needs the reminder that their body is on their side.

13/11/2025

What if your hormones aren’t the problem! What if they’re the guide? 🌙

We’ve been taught to see our hormones as unpredictable, something to battle or control.
But your body isn’t fighting you; it’s communicating with you.

When oestrogen rises, you feel clear and motivated.
When progesterone takes over, your body asks for calm, rest, and reflection.
Neither phase is “good” or “bad.” They’re just different rhythms of the same intelligent design.

💜 Start noticing how your energy and mood shift through your cycle, that’s your body’s inner compass.
Work with it, not against it.

✨ Save this if you’re ready to understand your hormones instead of battling them.

12/11/2025

How to work with your cycle — not against it 🌙

Your hormones follow a natural rhythm.

When you match rest, creativity, and reflection to each phase, life starts to feel steadier, from energy to focus.

You don’t have to change everything overnight. Just begin noticing what each week asks for and respond with a little kindness.

💜 Save this post as your monthly rhythm guide.

💬 Which phase feels most natural for you right now? Share below — everyone’s pattern is unique.

11/11/2025

What Is Your Menstrual Cycle Trying to Tell You About Your Health?

Your cycle is your body’s feedback system. Every change tells a story about stress, sleep and nourishment.
Listening to it means supporting your body before it has to shout for attention.

💜 Save this if you’re learning to read what your cycle is telling you.

10/11/2025

Your period is just one part of your menstrual cycle...here’s what the rest might be telling you 🩸

Your cycle isn’t just about your period.
Each month, your hormones move through four distinct phases, influencing your energy, mood, focus, and even how your body handles stress.

When you start noticing the rhythm behind your cycle, you begin to understand how your body communicates.

Some days call for rest; others for creativity or reflection, and all of them have a purpose.

You don’t have to track every detail, just start observing how you feel throughout the month.

Awareness is the first step toward balance.

💜 Save this post to come back to later, and share it with someone who might need a little reminder that their cycle is more than just a date on the calendar.

💬 Which part of your cycle feels easiest, and which feels most challenging? Let’s talk in the comments.

Address

104 Harley Street, Marylebone
London
W1G7JD

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+447941183774

Website

https://www.theacupuncturistsltd.com/

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