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Excessive stimulation (western drugs) of the ovaries during fertility treatment can cause side effects, ascites (abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity), weight gain, abdominal bloating, nausea, diarrhea and shortness of breath.  Chinese herbal … Continue reading Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) and Chinese Medicine →

Preparing to conceive is an investment in your fertility success.  A  balanced healthy diet with plenty of organic fruit & vegetables, along with sufficient protein is recommended.  A properly functioning digestive system i.e a healthy … Continue reading Preparing to Conceive – Female Fertility →

Men, women and children exposed to high levels of phthalates — endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and some personal care products — tended to have reduced levels of testosterone in their blood compared to those … Continue reading Male Fertility and Low Testosterone Levels/endocrine disrupting chemicals →

The spleen may become weak due to overfatigue, excessive worry or overeating sweet, chilled, uncooked food and drink.  Its function in Chinese medical terms is to move and transform the products of digestion.  However, if … Continue reading The Spleen & Digestive Function in Traditional Chinese Medicine →

The exact mechanism whereby glyphosate kills plants will impact your health if consumed or exposed to these chemicals.   It damages cell membranes, poisoning the mitochondria and causes cell death.  Mitochondria play a key role in … Continue reading Male Fertility? Roundup & Glyphosate causing low fertility in Men →

In TCM there is a method where the female fertility treatment is based on the cycle as follows:- Day 1 to 10 – Nourish Kidney Yin (endometrium thickening, dominant follicle Day 11 to 14 – … Continue reading Female Fertility Guidelines- Promoting Ovulation with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine →

Causes The decrease in sperm count dropped 45% from 1990 due to increased exposure to environmental pollutants during the patients time in the womb or later in life.   Pollutants such as  PCBs, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxin … Continue reading Treatment of Male Infertility with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine →

In Chinese medicine cold and flu are in the category invasion of exterior wind which can be cold, heat, damp or dry type.  Invasion of wind cold and wind heat are the most common types.  Symptoms … Continue reading Treatment for Cold & Flu with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine →

PCOS is defined as a disorder of ovulation which affects the menstrual cycle. The majority of women have insulin resistance and elevated insulin levels.  The ovaries are much larger with multiple rows of cysts covered … Continue reading Treatment of Polycyctic Ovarian Syndrome with Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine →

TCM offers a broad approach to support the IVF procedure.  Both of these procedures can reduce the risk of miscarriage by supporting the female during her entire pregnancy.  A large number of patients who have tried … Continue reading IVF & Acupuncture →