Have you been trying so hard to get pregnant but nothing seems to work? If you don’t feel that using fertility drugs is for you, and want a more natural way to improve your chances of getting pregnant, acupuncture can help. Research Acupuncture for fertility can address hormone imbalances, diminished ovarian reserve, unexplained infertility and […]
Introduction Miscarriage refers to the loss of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus has developed to the stage when it will survive. When one’s pregnancy goes wrong, all the joy, excitement, and anticipation become guilt, devastation, and sorrow. Miscarriage happens for many reasons, and yet, there are ways to prevent it. Acupuncture can be one […]
Introduction: Taking Advantage of IVF Acupuncture in Portland In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a process of fertilizing eggs with sperm outside the body to improve chances of conception. It involves stimulating a woman’s ovaries to produce from 2-15 eggs at a time. Hence allowing the sperm to fertilize the eggs in a lab, either […]
Acupuncture is a type of health care that falls under the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which originated 3000 years ago. In simplest terms, acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific sites in the body to affect health. These points lie within specific areas that serve to improve circulation, regulate nervous system […]
Turns out, there are all kinds of things living inside of you. It’s true! There are actually more living bacteria cells inside us than our own human cells. Embrace those little critters, because they help form what is called our microbiome. This is your own unique blend of friendly and un-friendly bacteria located mostly in […]
Wanting to boost your fertility? Exhausted with all the information out there? Overwhelmed by the long list of supplements and ‘miracle pills’ that are over-marketed and expensive? Me too! Here is a list of the 5 top things that you can do to help you conceive more quickly. This list is a refreshing guide that […]
A Happy and Healthy 2019 to you! We all know that the New Year brings both the aftermath from the holidays as well as the promise of new goals and intentions. Many of us think about our health and recommit to making exercise, lifestyle and diet changes in the coming months. For those of us […]
Supporting Fertility by Honoring Our Bodies Hello! I’m Haley West, LAc. I am so honored to join Portland Acupuncture Studio and the integrative team at Synergy Women’s Health Care. It is with excitement and gratitude that I practice my calling in Chinese medicine and women’s reproductive health. As you might have read in my bio, […]
Not that long ago, many people felt sheepish about telling their doctor they were seeing an acupuncturist. In certain cases, they might have expected to be dismissed or even judged for this out-of-the-box choice. I don’t think most doctors were actually against acupuncture, as much as unfamiliar with it. Over the past 20 years, with […]
When you’ve had a miscarriage, feelings of grief and isolation can be overwhelming. It’s common to feel like you’re carrying around a broken heart that you can’t talk to anyone about. Other losses have their own support groups and recovery programs, but having a miscarriage can feel like you have no one to go to, […]
