Fertility Charting and Chinese Medicine

Fertility Charting and Chinese Medicine

This post is from The Fertility Acupuncturist, a great source for information on fertility charting and Chinese MedicineEach of our bodies is very individual with it’s own patterns and rhythms. This is most apparent in the reproductive system. Women’s...
Menopause and Chinese Medicine

Menopause and Chinese Medicine

Menopause is a natural process that alters the balance of Yin and Yang. During and after menopause many women discover, and may be disturbed by, the more yang (energetic, aggressive) side of themselves.In contrast, as men grow older, they tend to discover their yin...
Acupuncture and Reproductive Health

Acupuncture and Reproductive Health

By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM Current statistics state that one in five couples over the age of 30 have difficulty conceiving after one year of trying. Many of these couples are turning to acupuncture and Oriental medicine for a safe, effective and natural solution...
Best of Both Worlds: Acupuncture and ART can Improve Fertility

Best of Both Worlds: Acupuncture and ART can Improve Fertility

This is the 2nd article in a series on fertility. For part 1, The ABCs of Fertility: Acupuncture, Babies, and Chinese Medicine, click here.Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has improved greatly in recent years, and increasing numbers of couples have benefited...
ABCs of Fertility: Acupuncture, Babies, Chinese Medicine – Part 1

ABCs of Fertility: Acupuncture, Babies, Chinese Medicine – Part 1

Many women get pregnant easily, but it is unlikely that they are reading this article. For other couples, having a baby may be more difficult and therefore frustrating. If you are having difficulty, undoubtedly you want to optimize the likelihood of a pregnancy by...