PREGNANCY AND ACNE ADVICE at Shine, Newington Green. We would like to touch on some of the skin changes that women may experience when they are pregnant to help you with tackling those common problems – acne or breakouts in particular.While some women...
Pregnancy is a special time for parents planning ahead for the new life and family to come. And the moment we meet that little person, we realise we would do pretty much anything to protect them and give them the best start to life possible. But did you know...
Acupuncture is famously known for its relaxing effects and is becoming more widely known for its ability to promote fertility among men and women.This is because the hundreds of tiny acupuncture points all over the body possess unique abilities to stimulate...
The lost skill of the vaginal breech birthFans of the series ‘ Call the Midwife’ may recall an episode in which Chummy, a newly qualified midwife, is challenged to deliver a breech (‘bottom first’) baby on her own. Interestingly,...
We have many options to help you through this time of change. Many women feel it safest to not have any treatments in the first trimester while the pregnancy is taking hold. Our advice would be on an individual basis and if you already have a relationship...
Beginning the journey to parenthood is an exciting and challenging time. With all the thoughts and options ahead of you, we have collected some useful information from the Shine practitioner team to hopefully help you on your way. If you are worried about...
Fertility Acupuncture at Shine, with Marian Fixler and Valeria Frank.The fertile ground of acupuncture: For many couples the process of trying to conceive can be a long, complex and emotional one. The reasons that many struggle with fertility issues are...
Even though pregnancy is a normal physiological condition, women can find their daily lives hampered by a range of symptoms including nausea & vomiting, back and pelvic pain, heartburn and anxiety. If the baby is in breech position or lying posterior...