Happy New Year! 2021 – Year of the Metal Ox February 12, 2021 – January 31, 2022 The Chinese Lunar New Year has been celebrated for over 4000 years. Each year is represented by both an animal and an element. The Ox is the second animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. According […]
In Chinese medicine the uterus is known as the baby palace, and a healthy uterine lining is essential for growing a healthy baby. A lining that is too thin will make it more difficult for an embryo to implant or obtain proper nourishment throughout the pregnancy. A healthy lining is evenly distributed throughout the uterus, […]
It may be cliche, but breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day.
Timing is everything when it comes to making babies. Tracking your cycle and having intercourse at the right time for conception is known as timed intercourse (TIC). Conception happens when TIC takes place 1 – 5 days before ovulation. Tracking when you ovulate allows you to time sex for the best chance of a successful […]
What causes wrist pain? Many activities in our daily lives directly contribute to wrist pain: Using computers Performing tasks such as cooking and cleaning Lifting heavy objects, including children Breast feeding Repetitive stress injuries 3 simple steps to treat wrist pain Acupuncture Massage Anti-inflammatory support 1. Acupuncture Acupuncture has been successfully treating pain for centuries. While […]
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 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 in […]
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 […]