I have been a proponent of organic foods or simply natural food from the farm for quite some time.  It just taste better!  Furthermore, it is much more healthy for you.  Think of food as your gasoline.  The better quality gasoline that goes into your car, the better it will perform.  The same is true for your body.  Fertility goes hand in hand with good health and you cannot be healthy eating crappy food. Read the rest of this entry »

Fertility will be much improved when a woman suffering with endometriosis is cleared up.  Endometriosis is common gynecological condition that can be treated effectively with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.  Many women seeking to get pregnant may have difficulty if they have endometriosis.  Western Medicine has theories on the cause of endometriosis, but they are only theories.  Chinese Medicine has a different take on the cause of this condition and how to treat it. Read the rest of this entry »

The true cause of Endometriosis may be something totally different than what has been theorized.  More and more evidence is pointing to inflammation as the culprit for Endometriosis.  This inflammation is due to high levels of “bad prostaglandins”.  There are three types of prostaglandins.   Read the rest of this entry »

Estrogen Dominance is a term coined by the late Dr. John Lee.  There are a number of symptoms/conditions associated with Estrogen Dominance including Endometriosis.  In fact, many OBGYN’s prescribe progestin (synthetic progesterone) to help with the symptoms of Endometriosis.  Basically, when the progesterone levels can be raised, they will balance the excess estrogen Read the rest of this entry »

I honestly feel that women must be educated about their menstrual cycles in order to improve their chances of conception.  A great book to help women understand their cycles is “Taking Charge of Your Fertility” by Toni Weschler, MPH.  I believe every woman should read this book.  I’m just going to highlight key points that I think is important for the lay person to know about the menstrual cycle. Read the rest of this entry »

High FSH or Premature Ovarian Failure basically means that the ovaries have a diminished reserve or poor function.  This is often seen in older women although it can be seen in younger women.  This condition is basically an early menopause with less response from follicles after hormonal stimulation.   Read the rest of this entry »

An estimated 10% of woman of childbearing age are diagnosed with PCOS.  Many times women with PCOS don’t have a period and don’t ovulate.  Usually they are two body types that are prevalent in PCOS.  One is more overweight and the other is thin.  Besides cysts on the ovaries, the patient can exhibit hair loss, facial hair, obesity, oily skin, acne, insulin resistance, amenorrhea and anovulation.   Read the rest of this entry »

Stress is probably the biggest hindrance in conception.  The affects of stress can be so damaging and at the same time so subtle that many do not even know that it is the culprit.  However, we know that stress can have detrimental effects on one’s health.  Many people under heavy stress and pressure can experience a number of problems like neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, digestive disturbance, sleep disturbance, immune weakness, inflammation and infections anywhere in the body.   Read the rest of this entry »

Today, infertility affects 20% of North American couples.  Infertility is becoming an epidemic and their are many reasons for it.  One, people are waiting much later to get married and have children.  According to Western Medicine, ovaries begin to decline at age 32.   Read the rest of this entry »

A fertilized egg wants to find a nice spot to implant and getting rid of a large fibroid will free up space in the uterus for implantation.  Many women come into the clinic hoping to avoid surgery and get pregnant with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs despite having uterine fibroids. Read the rest of this entry »