Most people have heard of melatonin as a supplement that helps with sleep and resetting circadian rhythms. Did you know that melatonin is also found in the fluid of ovarian follicles? As the follicles that will become mature eggs grow, the amount of melatonin increases. This makes Melatonin an important supplement for not only sleep, […]
Unexplained infertility is a very frustrating “diagnosis” to receive, but about one in five couples will be told their infertility doesn’t have a known cause. Some studies show that for people given the diagnosis of unexplained infertility, it might just take more time – over a seven year period, 36% of people diagnosed with unexplained […]
Watching the news, summer heat waves, natural disasters, work deadlines, managing the household—life requires us to have positive and negative types of stress. Some of us, though, may also experience anxiety either routinely or situationally in addition to the day-to-day stress. Anxiety may not always be visible to those around you. You may have anxiety with less […]
Recently, I was listening to Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights. It’s a fun read, with a passage noting that trends are often fleeting, but “Cool is always cool” (paraphrasing).[1] Meanwhile, Instagram advertises the latest wellness trends—wearables tracking steps, prepared whole food meals to your doorstep—all based on cutting edge ‘new research’. Though I appreciate that wellness is […]
Pelvic Pain Can Be A Thing Of The Past Picture this: you’ve just slammed your finger in the doorway. It’s throbbing. Your body and mind are screaming at you for help. You hold it to soothe the pain and make a mental note to move your entire hand next time you close the door on […]
What Is Moxa? ‘Moxa’ comes from a plant called Artemesia, commonly known as Mugwort. It is a weedy plant that grows in many regions, which may be one reason it came to be one of the very effective treatments in Chinese Medicine – it was available everywhere! The young leaves of this plant are ground […]
How to Increase Sperm Volume and Chances of Conception When talking about conception, often the lion’s share of the discussion deals with female factors contributing to chances of conception. Obviously, egg count and quality play a role, as does the entire female reproductive system. With that said, conception requires two to tango. Because it takes […]
What Tea is Good for Fertility? You might be surprised to know that though we love our coffee, more and more people are finding that they adore tea. High-quality tea brands are popping up everywhere, spearheaded by folks like Steven Smith, who co-founded Stash Tea and Tazo Tea, and then started Smith Tea, which continues […]
How Fast Does Chinese Medicine Work? Thinking of trying acupuncture? Most likely, you’ve already tried other treatments, and you really wanted to get pregnant, feel better, or be in less pain by now. Good news! Acupuncture is very effective and can most likely help you. To get the most out of your treatments and get […]
What Herbs Can I Take to Get Pregnant Fast? When you’re having trouble getting pregnant, it can be confusing to weed through all the advice about which herbs can boost your chances of conceiving. Suggestions abound online, from pineapple core to wheatgrass juice, to red raspberry leaf tea. Googling can leave you feeling overwhelmed and […]
