Congratulations! My heart is as joyful as my patients when they get confirmed that they are pregnant. Some of them asked me: “When I will stop acupuncture treatment?”. I would tell them any time they like. However, for certain conditions, I will recommend following groups to stay until ten weeks, which is the same as […]
Read MoreHello, I am acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist in DC helping patents overcome fertility. I disagree with your comments regarding to Chinese herbs. It seems you did not spend time studying Chinese herbs. What you listed “blue cohosh, pennyroyal, and red clover” are sold by retailer here. You are treating herbs like OTC drug or vitamins. […]
Read MorePesticides on fruits and vegetables could account for 49 percent loss in sperm A major study of men’s sperm found that those who ate regular quantities of fruit and vegetables that had pesticide residue on them had half the sperm count of men who ate less, a new Harvard University study showed. While this study […]
Read MoreWhen women grow older to thirties and forties, their follicle quality start to deteriorate. Therefore, getting pregnant becomes difficult than young aged women. Hormone treatment has limited effect to improve the quality of follicle. However, acupuncture and herbs do provide an unique avenue. I have a patient who is 47 years old. Her problem was […]
Read MoreMany people think acupuncture can help treating infertility. However, they don’t understand it is the body gets stimulated and works itself to be better functioning. People often ask to have acupuncture included in their ART like IVF or IUI. For people who have menstrual irregularity or just don’t want to try ART, acupuncture or herbs […]
Read MoreIn the DC area, the cost of acupuncture varies between $200 to $60 not including the community acupuncture. It is market driven based on the experience, knowledge and customer acceptance. Acupuncture treatment is whole body/mind/spirit wellness healing. The practitioner’s experience, knowledge and sensitivity become important factors to the success of patient’s healing. Acupuncturist diagnoses base […]
Read MoreAcupuncture for pain in endometriosis has been used for thousands years. It is a useful, effective and quick way to control/manage the pain. The study by Zhu X1, Hamilton KD, McNicol ED. for acupuncture treatment of endometriosis is one example of proof for this traditional medicine. Study of acupuncture using western medicine methodology can be […]
Read MoreGoal: Fertility & Pain relief Problem area: Infertility (unexplained). Lower back; Prior conditions: NA Current Medication/Prior treatments:Had IUIs, Heavy blood clots; ovulation day 16. Reference: EO, mid 30s Notes: The patient was diagnosed as Kidney deficiency and Blood Stagnation. The tongue and pulse shows the weak and Se. The treatment is to address conditions during […]
Read MoreGoal: Fertility (IVF). Problem area: Infertility (PCOS, Irregular Cycle). Stress (Upper back/neck). Fatigue. Prior conditions: Allergies. Family history of heart disease & hypertension. Current Medication/Prior treatments: Previously had 3 IUIs, plan to have IVF in 1-2 months. Periods have been sporadic (last period was 3 months prior). Reference: ET, mid 30s Notes: For PCOS and […]
Read MoreChinese Medicine treating functional Infertility After blood work, ultrasound and other conventional testing, there is no specific reason found for infertility and BBT shows irregular temperature charting, also accompanied with irregular menstrual cycle, Chinese Medicine can be a better option in dealing with this functional infertility. Or at least, this method has been used and […]
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