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 […]
What Does Acupuncture for Fertility Involve? If you’ve been trying to get pregnant, but you’re just getting one negative test after the other, it might be time to try acupuncture to support your fertility. If you’ve never tried acupuncture, you might wonder what acupuncture for fertility involves. Seeking out a specialist is best when doing […]
How Can I Improve My Egg Quality? You’ve decided you’re ready to get pregnant! Every time you hear a baby cry or see your friends’ babies smile and coo, you melt with longing. You’ve talked it over with your partner and you’re both on board. Or, if you’re going to be a solo parent, you’ve […]
Practical and Quick Ways to Improve Your Egg Quality Ever feel that there’s not enough time in a day, a month, a year to do the things you want? Are you experiencing even more pressure with timing and your fertility window? Would you like to go on an everlasting retreat to work on every aspect […]
How Long Does Acupuncture take to Work for Fertility? When you are trying to get pregnant, it’s common to feel that time is passing by quickly. It can start to feel pretty urgent if it’s not going as planned. Finding resources that help shorten your path to having the baby you dream of is important […]
OCOM Chooses Lisa Tongel, LAc to Create and Teach Infertility Module Lisa Tongel, LAc, owner of Portland Acupuncture Studio, is pleased to announce that she was recently honored to teach at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, Oregon. Her Infertility Module was presented to Doctoral (DAOM) students in mid-December 2020. The module […]
How Many Acupuncture Sessions to Get Pregnant? Around Halloween this year, I was given a Tootsie Pop and was reminded of the old commercials asking, ‘How many licks does it take to get to the middle of a Tootsie Pop?’ As Mr. Owl would go around asking others how many licks it takes, he got […]
At Portland Acupuncture Studio, we are frequently asked “How often do I need to have acupuncture to help my fertility?” Since our treatments are tailored to each person’s unique needs, there is no standard answer to this question. However, there are some key factors influencing how many acupuncture sessions you need to improve your fertility, […]
