Pregnancy and COVID-19 At Portland Acupuncture Studio, we know better than most that the journey to pregnancy can be hijacked by infertility. Dealing with infertility is an experience that absolutely sucks. From giving yourself shots to managing the side effects of those shots, to handling yet another delay in your IVF cycle – it’s a […]
Miscarriage is a word that brings dread to the hearts of women who wish to become pregnant. It’s not uncommon or unexpected, therefore, that expectant or soon-to-be mothers would find themselves researching ways to prevent it. It would not be any surprise, either, if acupuncture pops up in the search results. But one may ask: […]
Pandemic Self-Care Phase 1 My heart goes out to everyone during the Coronavirus pandemic. It’s shocking how quickly everything changed, and how much we’ve had to give up. I hope you and your family are staying well and safe during this time. It’s a lot to take in, isn’t it? The news is hard right […]
Self-Care Can Be Laughter There’s a lot of hard news out there right now. We’re all reacting several times a day in ways that are triggering our fight/flight/freeze response. This nervous system over-activation is normal and ok once in and while, but is not healthy when it continues for days or weeks. When faced with […]
Pandemic Self-care: Movement Many of us are stuck at home these days, and it’s challenging to get used to. Hang in there! Here are some ideas to stay active and healthy while social distancing. It goes without saying that we need to keep exercising during this time. Exercise is essential for hormonal and digestive balance, […]
During the Coronavirus pandemic, I don’t expect you to be calm. I won’t even pretend that’s possible much of the time. Many things are so different and scary now. And, frankly, a lot about this is really inconvenient and frustrating. To help us cope, we’ve been hearing a lot of about mindfulness. We’re encouraged to […]
Nutrition and Self-care During the Pandemic I’m noticing a lot of funny social media posts about people “snacking their way through social distancing”. It’s so true! Since many of us are spending more time at home balancing kids, spouse and work, it’s been easy to graze instead of eating true meals, completely dropping our routines. […]
Protect Your Fertility from Coronavirus Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is here in the Pacific Northwest. Whether or not predictions of a pandemic prove to be accurate, one thing is certain: The infection is spreading. So far, cases of acute infection are continuing to be reported throughout the US, several of which are in Oregon and Washington. […]
Finally ready to have a baby? These 20 tips for getting pregnant faster can help you meet your family-building goals on time. We’re always told we shouldn’t rush having a baby – but when we’re finally ready, how can we make sure we can do it safely, just when we want to? These 20 tips […]
Let’s discuss exercise and fertility. If you’re planning for a pregnancy, the idea that exercise could be bad for you probably hasn’t crossed your mind. Most people concentrating on improving their health think that eating the right foods and getting more exercise are at the top of the list. Many types of gym programs and […]
