Expert Acupuncture Articles Written by Portland Acupuncture Studio

Does Acupuncture Work for Anxiety?

Does Acupuncture Work for Anxiety?

Acupuncture for Anxiety From 2020 to 2022, the number of people living with anxiety more than tripled. This makes perfect sense with the additional stress from the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes in living situations and income, and fewer outlets for blowing off steam. If your anxiety levels have gone through the roof and your usual […]

Can Acupuncture help Postpartum Depression?

Can Acupuncture help Postpartum Depression?

Help for Postpartum Depression You’ve been waiting for your baby to arrive for months, if not years, and you are thrilled to finally meet your new baby! But then, out of nowhere, you notice that you’re more anxious than usual, you’re crying for no reason at all, you’re having trouble concentrating, maybe you doubt your […]

Can Acupuncture Help Me Become an Egg Donor?

Can Acupuncture Help Me Become an Egg Donor?

So, you want to be an egg donor. You’ve done your research. You’ve picked a clinic to work with. You’ve gone through their selection process and have signed the papers. But you’ve heard that the process of donating eggs can be uncomfortable, and you want to know what kind of support is available for you. […]

Acupuncture for Better Sleep

Acupuncture for Better Sleep

Need Better Sleep? We’ve all had the occasional night of poor sleep. Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night and you can’t get your brain to stop spinning about a work situation. Maybe you can’t get to sleep because you are too excited about your upcoming vacation. Maybe you wake up at […]

CoQ10 and Fertility: Another Super-Supplement

CoQ10 and Fertility: Another Super-Supplement

Much has been said about CoQ10 and fertility.  But what is it and how does it help? As always, we have the info you need. Coenzyme Q10 is a molecule found in every cell.  Your body uses it to help generate the energy required for life. As we age, our CoQ10 levels drop, which makes […]

Sexual Health and Fertility

Sexual Health and Fertility

There are many sides to understanding your fertility, but one of the many topics often brushed aside is your sexual health.  How high is your sex drive, and is that a big shift from a few years ago, or even 10 years ago?  Do you have orgasms?  Is sex painful for you or your partner? […]

Acupuncture for PCOS and Fertility: Everything You Need to Know

Acupuncture for PCOS and Fertility: Everything You Need to Know

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of infertility in people who want to become pregnant. It is a complex syndrome involving hormone imbalance, metabolic disruption, and inflammation.  Fun fact: only about 80% of people diagnosed with PCOS actually have polycystic ovaries and 25% of people who don’t have PCOS do have polycystic ovaries. The […]

What You Need to Know Before Using Acupuncture to Induce Labor

What You Need to Know Before Using Acupuncture to Induce Labor

Using Acupuncture to Induce Labor So, you’re finally ready to have your baby and you’re wondering what you can do to help labor start naturally? You might have heard that acupuncture can help “induce labor“. While acupuncture may help, you first need to learn how to make the most of your efforts to start labor […]

Bone Broth: Eat This Super Food to Improve Your Fertility!

Bone Broth: Eat This Super Food to Improve Your Fertility!

Bone Broth: Eat This Super Food to Improve Your Fertility! If you’ve been trying to get pregnant, chances are your acupuncturist has recommended that you drink one cup of bone broth daily to help build up your “kidney” function. You don’t know what that means, but you’ve bought several brands from the grocery store. If […]

Can Acupuncture Help You Get Pregnant?

Can Acupuncture Help You Get Pregnant?

You’re wondering what can help you get pregnant. You’re doing all the right things. You exercise several times a week – not too much or too strenuously, but not too little. You’ve cleaned up your diet and given up sugar. You took all the plastic out of your kitchen and replaced all your cleaning products […]