Egg Preservation and Its Uses Egg preservation is an option many people chose when they want to store their eggs to use for future family building. It involves a process where the ovaries are stimulated with medications to produce more eggs than usual, which are extracted during a minimally invasive procedure and then frozen and […]
Sperm Preservation for Family Building Sperm preservation is one of the easiest and least expensive assisted reproductive technologies out there. It is a great choice if you want to preserve your sperm for future use in your family building. Some cryopreservation labs will send a kit to you at home. You produce a sample of […]
Portland Acupuncture Studio Has Moved! Portland Acupuncture Studio has moved to Kwan-Yin Healing Arts Center. Our move is officially finished, and we have settled into our new routines at the new clinic spaces. We are so excited to be working with a stellar team of providers at both Kwan-Yin’s East and West Portland locations! Kwan-Yin […]
We have an important moving announcement to share! Lisa Tongel, Lauri Elizabeth, and Winslett Carr will be moving their acupuncture practices in mid-July 2022. We will continue to be available for appointments in the Portland area at our new locations. *Please note that July 16 will be our last day at our current NW Vaughn location. You can continue to schedule […]
Ovulation Predictor Kits There are a lot of options out there in ovulation predictor kits (OPKs). Most of them involve testing your urine for luteinizing hormone (LH), the hormone that surges just before ovulation, though some also test for estrogen. Some are wearable devices that track your basal body temperature closely. We’ll go into details […]
Castor Oil Packs to Boost Fertility Castor oil is a plant-based oil that has been used to promote health for hundreds of years. It comes from the seeds of the ricinus communis plant, which is native to tropical areas of Asia and Africa. To support fertility, we often recommend doing something known as “castor oil packs” to […]
Fertility At Every Size Chances are, if you have a higher BMI than what is considered “normal” by the American medical establishment, you will have heard from doctors, friends, and family that you need to lose weight if you want to have a baby. These beliefs are often based more on cultural biases than fact, […]
Antioxidants and Fertility You’ve probably heard of antioxidants, but you might not know what they do in your body. Here’s a little science coupled with a few yummy recipes to help you have one more tool to get you closer to having your baby. What are Antioxidants? Everyone experiences something called ‘oxidative stress’ in the […]
What Happens When Trying to Get Pregnant There are a lot of ways to get pregnant. All you need is a good quality egg, good quality sperm, and the ideal environment for the embryo to implant and grow, right…? That’s easier said than done sometimes, and a fertility acupuncturist can help you learn more about […]
After Acupuncture It’s common for new acupuncture patients to be told what to do before their acupuncture visit: Complete new patient forms, have a light snack, wear loose-fitting clothing, and come prepared to review their medical history. However, many potential patients might not know what to expect after acupuncture. How many visits are required? Should I plan […]
