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Dr Shelby (Acu) with a special interest in supporting you through pain conditions, womens health, fertility and pregnancy, paediatrics, and facial rejuvenation acupunture.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tip Thursday!If you have gut issues, try limiting cold foods.Chinese Medicine views our dig...
08/10/2026

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tip Thursday!

If you have gut issues, try limiting cold foods.

Chinese Medicine views our digestive system like a cauldron over a fire. The more thermally cold foods we consume, the harder the fire must work to break down our food and effectively absorb nutrients - which can often contribute to gut dysfunction and fatigue over time.

Iced/cold drinks, raw veggies and salads, smoothies, and dairy can place our gut and digestive system under a lot of extra stress.

Yes the weather is heating up, but try and opt for warm breakfasts and lightly steamed vegetables over excessive cold salads. Extra points for taking ice out of your drinks!

Your ovaries aren't a clock ticking down. They’re living tissue, providing constant feedback from the environment in whi...
09/09/2026

Your ovaries aren't a clock ticking down. They’re living tissue, providing constant feedback from the environment in which they live, and they have enormous energy demands. Mitochondria are the energy-producing part of our cells, and our eggs rely heavily on them for maturation, fertilisation and early embryo development.

Research is increasingly linking mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress with ovarian ageing and changes in egg quality.

Perhaps we need to alter our beliefs about reproductive ageing. Age does matter, but so does the function and quality of our cells.

Where do you start? The foundations of health including quality sleep and nutrition, sufficient exercise, supporting metabolic health and managing oxidative stress, and of course... acupuncture!

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Joint inflammation isn't just a sign of "getting older."Ask the question: What's driving the inflammation in the first p...
13/08/2026

Joint inflammation isn't just a sign of "getting older."

Ask the question: What's driving the inflammation in the first place?

It's important to consider whether there's an underlying factor keeping the immune system activated. One possible contributor is gluten - but not only in people with coeliac disease.

In some individuals with gluten-related disorders or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, gluten has been associated with increased intestinal permeability ("leaky gut") and immune activation. These mechanisms may contribute to inflammation that can affect multiple parts of the body, including the joints.

This won't apply to everyone, and joint pain has many possible causes. However, identifying and addressing an underlying trigger may help improve symptoms for some people.

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In Australia, Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner is a protected title. That means only practitioners regist...
29/07/2026

In Australia, Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner is a protected title. That means only practitioners registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency can call themselves an Acupuncturist.

To get there, we complete a minimum four-year university degree, including around 1,000 hours of supervised clinical training. We don't simply learn how to use needles. We spend years studying Traditional Chinese Medicine, anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, safe needling techniques and infection control.

My favourite element of this medicine is that it's never just about treating a sore shoulder, headache or period pain. We zoom out to examine your health as a whole - and work to understand what's contributing to your symptoms.

Being a registered acupuncturist also means meeting national standards for safety and ongoing professional development, so you can feel confident you're receiving care consistent with current research. 😊

Modern research is exploring how cupping therapy can influence inflammatory markers such as TNF-α, IL-6, and C-reactive ...
19/05/2026

Modern research is exploring how cupping therapy can influence inflammatory markers such as TNF-α, IL-6, and C-reactive protein (CRP) - compounds involved in the body’s immune and inflammatory processes.

Some studies also suggest cupping can help reduce oxidative stress and support the body’s muscle and tissue recovery processes.

Another added benefit, is cupping may help activate the parasympathetic nervous system - often called the “rest and recover” state.

Cupping is one of my favourite ways to support my patients immune system, calm their nervous system, and relax muscle tension.

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Intermittent fasting is popular right now, and for some women it can be beneficial. But if you’re dealing with painful p...
12/05/2026

Intermittent fasting is popular right now, and for some women it can be beneficial. But if you’re dealing with painful periods, PMS, low energy, irregular cycles or fertility struggles, skipping breakfast every day might not be doing your hormones any favours.

Many women are fuelled by coffee, stress and not enough food, and often end up feeling exhausted, anxious, bloated or hormonally all over the place.

A nourishing breakfast a short time after waking will support stable blood sugar, which plays a huge role in ovulation and energy levels throughout your cycle.

Your body needs consistent nourishment to feel safe. Being properly fed is healthy, and a non-negotiable.

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Emerging research shows that tongue posture influences airway function, muscle activity, and head posture - all of which...
30/03/2026

Emerging research shows that tongue posture influences airway function, muscle activity, and head posture - all of which can contribute to jaw, neck, and headache symptoms.

Correct tongue position is resting the entire top of the tongue against the roof of the mouth with lips closed and teeth slightly apart.

A low tongue position keeps the jaw muscles constantly active, leading to tightness, clenching, and joint discomfort.

It can also promote a forward head posture, increasing strain on the neck and shoulders and contributing to headaches over time.

Additionally, poor tongue posture often leads to mouth breathing, which may disrupt sleep and slow recovery - heightening pain sensitivity.

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Are you eating enough iron-rich foods, but your blood tests don’t reflect it? ☕️ 🌾 Compounds found in tea and coffee cal...
05/02/2026

Are you eating enough iron-rich foods, but your blood tests don’t reflect it?

☕️ 🌾 Compounds found in tea and coffee called tannins, and phytates from whole grains and legumes have been found to reduce iron absorption.
Consuming these a few hours away from iron-rich meals can be beneficial.

🥛 Calcium-rich foods can also interfere with iron absorption, so perhaps try to to consume these separately.

🍅 Cooking acidic foods (such as tomato-based dishes) in cast iron cookware can mildly increase the iron content of meals, as the acidity allows iron to leach into the food.

Next week we’ll discuss gut health and how it directly impacts our ability to absorb vital minerals including iron.

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Did you know approximately 1 in 3 Aussie women of reproductive age are iron deficient? 🥱 While a ferritin level above 15...
29/01/2026

Did you know approximately 1 in 3 Aussie women of reproductive age are iron deficient? 🥱

While a ferritin level above 15 ng/mL may be considered “normal,” many women report improved energy, and greater cognitive function when levels are closer to 70–100 ng/mL.

Consuming adequate iron is foundational in replenishing and maintaining optimal iron stores, before supplements are introduced.

Iron found in food exists in two forms and are absorbed differently by the body. Heme iron is found in animal-based foods such as red meat, poultry, and seafood. This form is more readily absorbed and contributes a large proportion of the iron we absorb from our diet.

Non-heme iron is predominantly found in plant sources like legumes, spinach, kale, and dried fruits. While it isn’t absorbed as efficiently as heme iron, it still plays an important role in overall iron intake.

Stay tuned for the next two posts, covering how to improve iron absorption.

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WHAT AMH ACTUALLY TELLS YOU…Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) gives an estimate of your egg reserve and how many follicles ma...
18/11/2025

WHAT AMH ACTUALLY TELLS YOU…
Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) gives an estimate of your egg reserve and how many follicles may be recruited IN A CYCLE.
Here’s what it doesn’t measure:
• Egg quality
• Fertility potential
• Whether you can or can’t fall pregnant.

It’s one piece of the fertility puzzle — not the full picture.

A SNAPSHOT, NOT A SENTENCE.
Your AMH is a single number taken from a single moment in time. Many labs recommend testing in the first few days of your period, but this may actually be when AMH sits at its lowest.
And while AMH tends to stay fairly stable across the cycle, small natural fluctuations do happen. That’s why the result is a guide, not a verdict.

A LOW NUMBER DOES NOT MEAN NO CHANCE.
People with low AMH can and do fall pregnant.
People with high AMH may still face challenges.

A low AMH may influence the medical approach, but it does not inherently define your outcome.

IN CLINIC, YOU’RE MORE THAN A NUMBER.
We don’t treat a lab result — we support the whole person. Your AMH is understood in the context of your entire health picture: your cycle patterns, symptoms, stress levels, immune history, and energy levels.

The approach may adjust… but the door is far from closed. ❤️‍🩹

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35 Riddle Street
Goondiwindi, QLD
4390

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Monday 6am - 12pm
Tuesday 6am - 12pm
Thursday 6am - 12pm
Friday 6am - 6pm

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