Infertility
How to be Proactive with Your Breast Health
Whether you have lost a loved one, survived the trauma of defeating cancer, or simply would like to prevent cancer from growing in your body, we are here to listen. Our Integrative Medicine approach is based on caring practitioner-client partnership that incorporates the best of conventional Western medicine with alternative and complementary therapies resulting in a safer, more natural, whole body approach to stimulate healing. Prevention of breast cancer is linked with lower levels of alcohol intake, as alcohol increases circulation of both androgens and estrogens.
Read MoreBlood Sugar, Estrogen, and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is directly connected to hormonal imbalance. When we talk about the complex world of hormones, we understand that many aspects influence them, such as stress, the food we eat, how we move our bodies (or lack of movement), and genetics. With breast cancer specifically, estrogen is a key player. So how does nutrition influence our estrogen?
By now you may or may not have heart of “estrogen dominance,” a condition where estrogen levels are either above normal levels or progesterone is too low. The typical estrogen dominant picture usually includes symptoms such as...
Read MoreThe Ren Channel Acupuncture Meridian for Male and Female Fertility
Often called the "conception vessel", the Ren Channel is an important channel for male and female fertility.
Read MoreThe Food and Fertility Connection
Fertility Foods Basics
When looking at ways to enhance fertility, the diet is one of our most reachable influences. To improve the diet it is helpful to consider your specific constitutional needs. A Chinese medical assessment which includes a tongue and pulse diagnosis will give you a framework to work within.
Read MoreAcupuncture, Stress and Infertility
Acupuncture has a positive effect on reducing stress in women experiencing infertility
One of the reasons people use acupuncture is to help them relax and to reduce stress.
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