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This one hour lecture focuses on how Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help prepare the body and mind for pregnancy. Having a healthy pregnancy does not just mean a doctor’s visit or two, a healthy pregnancy depends on (more…)

Whether you are pregnant, thinking of getting pregnant, or just focused on feeling your best, consider adding acupuncture to your self-care regimen. Acupuncture is a valuable tool in promoting women’s well-being, both for general good health and for treating (more…)

Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cui Hong Zheng, M.D.; Ph.D.a, Guang Ying Huang, M.D., Ph.D.a; Ming Min Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.b; (more…)

Learning about your body’s reproductive physiology is profoundly empowering. I want to look at a typical cycle and walk through what happens during this time from a western medical perspective and also highlight specific ways in which TCM can (more…)

During pregnancy, us moms tend to read a library full of books on what’s happening in our bodies, what to buy, what to wear, and all of the things that we are supposed to do after baby is born. With the plethora of information out there, it can be overwhelming (more…)

It’s that time of year when more and more outdoor activities are taking place and if you or your spouse is anything like me you want to spend as much free time participating in these. Tennis and golf are both great outdoor activities and (more…)

Acupuncture can improve the results of couples undergoing IVF. One well known study with a positive outcome is 2002 German study. This study tested a group of women undergoing IVF with acupuncture versus a group without acupuncture. (more…)

Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes (high blood sugar) that can develop during pregnancy as a result of hormones. Ordinarily, the insulin that your pancreas produces allows your body to convert blood sugar to energy. (more…)

One of the most common childhood issues is asthma. The symptoms of asthma vary in degree and from person to person. Although the disease can occur in children of all ages, it most commonly develops before the age of five. (more…)

Those of you who suffer from chronic pain know that it can be very debilitating. It takes its toll on daily activities. When chronic pain sufferers are unable to go to work or enjoy the things in life that they once were able to do with no problems, it can have (more…)