If you’re having fertility challenges, maybe you’ve heard that acupuncture can help. But how do you find and choose a fertility acupuncturist who can actually help you with your fertility? Choose a Fertility Acupuncturist: Look for Fertility Expertise You want the best, and you are looking for an acupuncturist who has expertise in treating fertility. […]
How far in advance should you start preparing your body for pregnancy before you start trying to conceive? Like many things in life, it is a good idea to start early. Preparing your body for pregnancy for at least 3 – 6 months before you plan to get pregnant sets the stage for an easy […]
What is the best way to prepare for a successful pregnancy? Pregnancy is like a marathon, and just as you would train for a marathon, preparing for pregnancy ahead of time is a great idea. How far in advance to you need to get ready for a pregnancy? Three to six months is a good […]
The Lunar New Year begins on February 1st, 2022. There are two weeks of festivities culminating on the full moon. In San Francisco, the famous Chinese New Year parade will be held on February 19th. The Eastern zodiac is a twelve year cycle with each year represented by a different animal: Rat Ox Tiger Rabbit […]
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is like a fire inside the body. Some inflammation is a normal part of life, and it is triggered by a wide variety of things: injuries, exercise, allergies, foods, metabolic issues, autoimmune diseases, endometriosis, etc. A healthy system will be able to manage a normal amount of inflammation. When there is too […]
Stress. Everybody’s got it. How do you manage it? In our demanding world, having effective strategies to manage one’s stress is essential for well-being. Acupuncture is an easy, enjoyable way to relieve stress. “I feel so relaxed” is the #1 comment I hear from patients after their acupuncture treatments. When patients get referred to my clinic […]
Most fertility patients are concerned about the quality and quantity of their eggs. As egg quality declines, it becomes more difficult to get pregnant and stay pregnant. Fewer eggs can lower the success rates of fertility treatments such as IVF (in vitro fertilization). Fortunately, there are many things you can do to improve both the […]
The uterine lining is essential to one’s fertility. It is where the embryo implants at the start of a pregnancy, and the uterine lining supports proper growth and development of the baby throughout the pregnancy. What makes for a healthy uterine lining? 8 – 12 mm thick at mid-cycle, as measured by ultrasound Evenly distributed […]
by Bonnie Burgess The food you eat impacts your fertility. It can also directly benefit the lifelong health of your future baby. So, what to eat? Focusing on snacks is a great place to begin. A nutritious between-meal snack is a simple yet powerful strategy to optimize your fertility. Snacking is a valuable tool Snacks […]