What is Acupuncture? With over 10 million acupuncture treatments given in the United States each year1, many people are wondering what this treatment is all about. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is one part of the umbrella term “Traditional East Asian Medicine.” Other modalities include herbal medicine, bodywork (tui na or shiatsu, for example), moxibustion (burning […]
Vitamins for Fertility When you research what you can do to support your fertility, there is a massive amount of info out there. One common question people have is “What vitamins help my fertility?” Turns out, Yes! There are vitamins for fertility that can improve your chances of having a healthy baby. Let us break […]
Take Charge of Your Fertility Do you know how regular your cycle is, or what a regular cycle even means? Do you know what symptoms are expected with your period or what period-related symptoms might need to be addressed to help your fertility? Do you know the best fertile days when you could try to become pregnant? […]
Recovery through Acupuncture If you are one of the eight out of ten people who will experience back pain at some time in their lives, you probably want to know what the best treatments are. Standard care for back pain starts with over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers. If those don’t work, your primary care provider […]
The Effects of Acupuncture Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to help a variety of health issues. Nowadays, many people use acupuncture to reduce pain and inflammation, improve digestion, balance their hormones, and to help them relax. But what can you expect when you get acupuncture for the first time? Before your acupuncture […]
How Increased Anxiety Affects Conception? It’s a well-known fact that anxiety levels skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. From March 2020 to October 2021, about 35% of adults reported symptoms of anxiety. For comparison, about 10% of adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in 2019. For many people, anxiety has persisted, affecting relationships, job performance, […]
Increase Your Chances of Conception When you’re not getting pregnant despite your best efforts, sometimes it is necessary to seek out the advice of a fertility specialist. These specialized doctors are called Reproductive Endocrinologists and are experts in providing medical treatments for various fertility challenges. They will advise you about options providing you with proven […]
Take Charge of Your Fertility with Fertility Calculators and Calendars What’s today’s date? What was the date of your last period? Do you know the exact days your fertile window will happen? When it comes to remembering all of the dates involved to take charge of your reproduction, start by tracking the start of one period […]
Getting Pregnant with an Autoimmune Disease Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune system produces antibodies that attack your own tissues. Each autoimmune disease (there are more than 80!) affects a different part of the body, such as joints, skin, connective tissue, endocrine glands, blood cells, or nerves. It’s possible to have more than […]
Researching Pregnancy and Marijuana When I saw a large marijuana leaf on the cover of, not High Times Magazine, but the journal of Contemporary OB/Gyn, I realized how popular this topic has become in the world of fertility and pregnancy. This peer-reviewed cover story clarifies what researchers know about all types of marijuana use during […]
