How does sleep affect your health and fertility? Sleep is essential to good heath since that is when the body repairs and regenerates itself. Sleep enhances the immune system’s defenses and is required for memory consolidation and learning. For women’s health and fertility, sleep plays a critical role in reducing the body’s stress and maintaining […]
Covid-19 is surging, and people are asking themselves how to: Lessen the risk of getting covid-19? Reduce the severity of symptoms? Avoid the hospital? The best defense is a good offense. Keeping your immune system as strong as possible is an excellent strategy. 3 easy steps to boost your immune system Maintain healthy levels of […]
Exciting news! All of our clinicians at The Oldershaw Clinic are now board certified as fertility specialists by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, or ABORM. In order to become board certified as a fertility specialist one must have successfully completed: Advanced education and training in reproductive medicine A minimum of 2 years spent […]
Women who are preparing for conception often consider doing a detox as a way to get their bodies ready for a healthy pregnancy. A detox for fertility can be a good idea, as long as you keep it gentle. If done unsafely, you may be dumping toxins into your blood stream that your body has […]
What is CoQ10: CoQ10 is a source of energy for the eggs, supporting both egg maturation and embryo quality. The energy contained within the egg supports embryo growth for the first 7 – 10 days of life, from the moment of fertilization through implantation. This energy drives embryo development, including the normal replication of chromosomes […]
A healthy uterus is essential for good fertility. In traditional Chinese medicine, cold is damaging to the uterus and leads to infertility. Blood circulates easily when it is warm. Research has shown that better blood flow to the uterus is associated with higher pregnancy outcomes. On the other hand, cold can damage the uterus by […]
If you are trying to conceive and you’re over 35, you’re not alone. The age at which women are having children has been steadily rising over the last few decades. This is especially true in large metro areas of the United States, including the San Francisco Bay Area. What does this mean for your fertility? […]
Happy New Year! 2020 – Year of the White Metal Rat January 25, 2020 – February 11, 2021 The Rat is the first sign in the 12- year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The year of the rat symbolizes new beginnings, fresh hope, and rising excitement. 2020 promises to be filled with tremendous optimism. It […]
Preparing for IVF has the following goals: Boost ovarian response to improve both egg quality and quantity Support the uterine environment to increase implantation rates Set the stage for a healthy and successful pregnancy 1) Increase IVF Success: Supplements For IVF Supplements can help increase both egg quality and quantity, which in turn improves IVF […]