CoQ10 is a nutrient that is synthesized naturally in the body within the membranes of human cells and acts as a strong antioxidant that is required for the mitochondrial ATP synthesis – meaning it helps create ATP or energy. The mitochondria are the power houses...
Did you know that acupuncture is not only effective in helping women get pregnant but it’s also a great way to help women stay pregnant? Acupuncture in early stages of pregnancy is very helpful in reducing chances of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. In addition, many...
What is body awareness? Body awareness is the ability to listen your body and become aware of its wants and needs. Body talk is talking to your body. This requires you to ask questions and listen just like you would when talking to a person. Does this concept seem...
#1 ADEQUATE SLEEP Get enough rest. Rest and relaxation is where you have a chance for your Kidney Qi to so that you don’t deplete your Kidney Qi. Working long hours, “going-going-going”, excessive exercise or excessive sex all deplete your Kidney QI. Make sure your...
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is important to increase your fertility by increasing the Qi of your Kidneys. If you are unfamiliar with TCM, it is based on Five Elements that corresponds to organs in the body. The basic theory of Chinese medicine is to...
Did you know the gene known as MTHFR creates enzymes that methylate folic acid which is needed for cell repair and synthesis as well as prevention of birth defects? It is estimated that 50 to 60% have mutations in a higher percentage may be present in women and men...
A “Whole System Approach” is a clinical researched model that helps women to get pregnant. A Whole Systems Approach includes using acupuncture, diet, lifestyle and nutrients (vitamins) to support getting pregnant. Studies show better outcomes of (pregnancy rates) and...
Optimizing gastrointestinal health is important in creating a balance in the gut so bacteria, yeast and other organisms can’t over grow. An imbalance in the gut can cause a cascade of immunological reactions which could directly affect your fertility. Up to 40% of...
Stress affects us all. Stress not only cause a cascade of physiological changes which can negatively affect your fertility. When stress increases, cortisol produced by the adrenal glands increases, which increases our heart rate and blood pressure and inhibits the...
Thyroid function can directly influence menstrual cycles and fertility. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone or TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and directs the thyroid whether to make more or less thyroid hormone. Counterintuitive to what you may think, a low TSH level...
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