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 […]
Can Acupuncture Prevent Miscarriage? According to the most recent data, about one in seven pregnancies ends in miscarriage. This affects about 11% of women and gestational carriers. Chances are, you or someone you know has experienced a miscarriage. The heartbreak of pregnancy loss can be devastating, and getting support to prevent miscarriage is essential. Risk […]
You’ve been thinking about starting your family for a while, and now you’re ready to get pregnant. Congrats! Here are our top 25 tips for getting pregnant faster: Reduce stress – we all know that stress interferes with our body’s systems, including the reproductive system. Find ways to offload some of your stress for now. […]
Considering adding acupuncture to your treatment plan? Great! For best results, it’s helpful to know what treatment course would work for you. Acupuncture once a week might be enough for you, but it’s not always. To give acupuncture the best chance to work, you’ll want to be sure the dose is correct. Acupuncture Once a […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Scary Truth about Feminine Hygiene Products One of my favorite memories is having a “spa day” at home with my mom and sister. I still enjoy putting raw honey on my face and décolletage (as recommended by my esthetician) as I leisurely float around the house in a comfy robe as part of my […]
Pregnancy During COVID-19 Mothers are very aware of keeping their babies safe during pregnancy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are, simply put, more things to worry about. These worries can get overwhelming, especially with so much information in the news each day. Trying to sort through it can lead to more anxiety and stress. To […]
What is IUI? IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a common medical procedure done to help couples conceive. In this process, washed, concentrated sperm is inserted into the uterus at ovulation, to help increase the sperm’s ability to fertilize an egg. This procedure bypasses the sperm’s need to travel through the cervix, thereby increasing chances of […]
In Vitro Fertilization, or IVF, is an effective way to conceive after other efforts have been exhausted. For some couples, it’s the only way for them to become parents. Trying to conceive through IVF can be stressful, physically demanding, and costly. Many women who are undergoing IVF also seek out additional methods to support their […]
