Similar to Vitamin D, Vitamin K2 is another fat-soluble vitamin that has several benefits for fertility. It turns out that Vitamin K2 is an essential nutrient for both men and women in their reproductive years. Current research shows that Vitamin K2 benefits PCOS, low sperm count, and prenatal development…
Read MoreMale infertility affects approximately 9.4% of all men living in the United States, according to a global review examining fertility around the world. Additionally, a 2017 meta-analysis, showed that sperm count decreased 59% between 1973 and 2011 in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. If this rate continues, approximately half of all men in these countries will be infertile by 2045…
Read MoreCervical fluid tracking is an important tool if you are trying to conceive naturally or you are basal body temperature charting. Basal body temperature charts can give you an enormous amount of cycle information about your fertility…
Read MoreVitamin K2 is a relatively unknown, but critically important vitamin essential for heart health, osteoporosis, fertility, and more. Similar to Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that works wonders in the body when paired with minerals such as calcium and magnesium…
Read MoreAncient Traditional Chinese Medical texts describe the benefits of acupuncture for many gynecological and women’s health conditions. However, what does modern research say? In my practice, patients schedule acupuncture sessions before, during, and after IVF cycles…
Read MoreIn my practice, patients visit me for the treatment and management of PCOS symptoms as well as for support while trying to conceive. Acupuncture is an effective treatment modality whether you are trying to conceive naturally, undergoing IVF, or want to improve the hormonal balance in your body…
Read MoreMany patients ask me about basal body temperature charting and whether they should chart when trying to conceive. Basal body temperature charting is one of the best tools to use when you are trying to conceive naturally…
Read MoreAccording to the New England Journal of Medicine, endometriosis affects approximately 10% of girls and women globally. This means that more than 380 million women experience painful periods, fatigue, and heavy bleeding each year…
Read MoreAcupuncture treatment has a myriad of benefits for patients choosing IVF and other assisted reproductive therapies. A growing body of research suggests that acupuncture can increase blood flow to the uterus, regulate hormonal imbalances, and improve pregnancy rates in IVF patients…
Read MoreResearch has shown that optimal Vitamin D levels are an important factor for fertility and women’s health. In women, Vitamin D receptors are present in the ovaries, uterus, and placenta. The active form of Vitamin D (calcitriol) has many roles during female reproduction…
Read MoreChanging the quality of your diet is one the best ways to improve your health for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond. When working with fertility clients, I use an integrated approach incorporating acupuncture, nutritional support, lifestyle modifications, and mindfulness. However, one of the first conversations that I have with new patients is about diet and nutrition…
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