Dr. Vivian in Media and Podcasts

Rachael Finch and Gwyneth Paltrow think so. It’s safe to say, we’re pretty comfortable with moving past topical treatments when it comes to tackling ageing.

Dr Vivian Tam may be a miracle worker, if her website is anything to go by. Not only has she just released a brand new adult acne treatment (which uses 100% natural, vegan ingredients to treat acne via Chinese medicine all in a single month), but she also uses acupuncture to treat ageing.

I’m lying on a bed, but instead of a doctor’s office or spa I’m in a company meeting room, in my office, and instead of calming whale noises there’s a steady chime of fire engines and car horns from the street, but regardless, Dr Vivian Tam is about to delicately poke some needles into my face.

From diet to hormones to mindfulness and fertility, we’ve rounded up 8 excellent women’s health tips from some of the very best doctors, trainers, psychologists and experts in the country.

It's claimed to limit the build up of toxins and reduce inflammation. Sure, Gwyneth Paltrow may not be everyone’s cup of sugar-free organic Kool-Aid, but it’s always good to have an open mind when listening to the new thing she’s spruiking.

“The difference between a cosmetic treatment and a traditional or regular session is that you are having needles inserted in the facial skin, as well as through the body,” says Vivien Tam (TCM), of Founder of Cosmetic Acupuncture in Melbourne.

The Chinese therapy method known as cupping has been said to help stimulate the flow of your body's energy, but now some people are saying there is another benefit.

If you’re experiencing red and inflamed spots on your face, then you may be suffering from acne. This skin disease can be caused by a hormonal imbalance (which can cause your oil glands to make excess oil), the contraceptive pill, a family history, medicines, and even simply using greasy cosmetics, which can alter the cells of your hair follicles and make them stick together, causing a plug or blockage in your pores.

Dr Vivian Tam, a doctor of Chinese Medicine and cosmetic acupuncturist, breaks down this latest viral skin-care craze and weighs in on whether or not you should try it. New beauty buzzwords appear on TikTok faster than you can double-tap them. The latest trend doing the rounds? That would be skin cycling, a concept that may ring a bell from a pre-digital era and under a different name.

Although it's often seen as an easy fix for fine lines and the first signs of ageing, if there's one thing I've learnt in my career as a beauty writer, it's that Botox isn't for everyone.