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 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? […]