Reproductive Health

Acupuncture for Placenta Previa

by admin on August 16, 2016 Comments Off

Placenta Previa can be a diagnosis no woman can see coming. Least of all knowing if there is anything within her power to help the situation.

Doctors will continue to monitor patients with Placenta Previa closely, but often the condition resolves itself near the end of the Pregnancy. Although that’s a positive resolution, its the nerve racking weeks and months between where you are now and “the end of the Pregnancy” that you have to wait and worry. The possibility of bleeding or spotting can be distressing so what can Traditional Chinese Medicine offer women in this situation?

Does Smoking have an effect on Fertility?

by admin on August 9, 2016 Comments Off

The short answer is a resounding Yes.

We all know Smoking & Pregnancy is unhealthy. We know smoking regardless is unhealthy. But what about the impact on couples trying to conceive & their fertility plans?

Lets take a look at some of the issues of how Smoking impacts on Fertility in particular from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Medicine point of view. We discover that the two paradigms have a lot in common!

Yin Building for Fertility – Recipes

by admin on July 23, 2016 Comments Off

Building your yin is very important to fertility for both men and women. In women, their yin is reflected in their oestrogen levels, egg quality and cervical mucus. In men, yin relates to their sperm quality. Without Yin, fertility can be of poor quality. We’ve already discussed Yin & Fertility, in this article here. Now we’ll show some recipes that can help build Yin in the body through food & nutrition.

Am I Pregnant? – 9 Early Pregnancy Signs

by admin on July 19, 2016 Comments Off

There are early pregnancy signs that typically occur very soon after the pregnancy takes place. Ordinarily, a pregnancy test can confirm your suspicions quickly. However, being able to recognize some of the clues that your body is giving you, can help you decide if you need to look further into the possibility that you could be pregnant. Here are some early pregnancy signs to watch for that may indicate that you are indeed expecting.

Building your Yin – Fertility for Men & Women

by admin on July 9, 2016 Comments Off

Fertility for Men & Women in particular the Dry Fertility type can lead to problems conceiving. In The Yin Ova Center‘s Jill Blakeway & Dr Sami’s book “Making Babies” they discuss 5 Fertility types, including the Dry Fertility type. Why is overcoming dryness is important in fertility? Why strengthening Yin is the antidote to dryness, and How do you help your body gain Yin energy?

Spring Fertility Chicken Bone Broth

by admin on July 2, 2016 Comments Off

Chicken Bone Broth for a stockpot
Ingredients:
1 Organic Chicken
2cm knob ginger chopped, 2 cloves garlic
2 carrots, 4 celery sticks chopped
1 red onion (optional)
6 cups water
Parsley, Chilli (optional)
Pepper & salt to season
Lemon juice
Method:
 Brown the onion, carrots, and celery in a pan until onion is soft.
 Place Organic chicken whole into a stockpot. Cover with the Water & throw in ginger, garlic, celery, carrots & onion.
 Bring to the boil and low the heat to a simmer for 1hr.
 It’s ready when you pick up a leg that the meat pulls away from the bone. Please make sure the meat is cooked properly.
 De-bone & de-skin the chicken. Put the meat back into the soup.
 Season with Salt, pepper, a small handful of parsley and Chilli if desired, for more of a punch.
 Just before serving squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pot. Serve with sourdough bread.

4 Reasons Bone Broth is Gold for Your Fertility

by admin on June 30, 2016 Comments Off

If there’s one things that walks out the door with the Fertility Acupuncture clients I’m seeing, its this link to a recipe for Bone Broth. Bone Broth is a golden oldie that has come back into fashion with all this talk about the Paleo Diet, but over the ages, many cultures around the world agree about the benefits of bone broth for health. Here we take a look at Traditional Chinese Medicine’s view on Bone Broth and benefits for fertility.

The Business of IVF

by admin on June 23, 2016 Comments Off

A recent investigation into IVF Clinics by the Australian Media has highlighted the IVF Clinics and their marketing strategies. Do they make too many promises? Is it considered misleading, once you look at the statistics? For all the emotive language, imagery and some couple’s unwavering commitment to their fertility plans, can the marketing and business of IVF be taking advantage of people? The Australian Competitor and Consumer Commission (ACCC) are taking a closer look.

35 Tips Towards Better Fertility

by admin on May 23, 2016 Comments Off

For those who want a checklist to scan through for ideas they might not have considered or tried to improve their fertility, this blogpost is for you. Its not an exhaustive list, nor in any particular order. Look at this a good beginning for some fertility basics that look at managing your stress & lifestyle as well as nutrition and balancing your hormones.

Trying to Conceive Tips – Traditional Chinese Medicine

by admin on May 2, 2016 Comments Off

We have discussed Kidney Jing and its importance, previously in this article. Particularly with conception, Kidney Jing is essential. So lets take a look at some Trying To Conceive Tips that will help you preserve the Kidney Jing you have.

Acupuncture for Placenta Previa

Does Smoking have an effect on Fertility?

Yin Building for Fertility – Recipes

Am I Pregnant? – 9 Early Pregnancy Signs

Building your Yin – Fertility for Men & Women

Spring Fertility Chicken Bone Broth

4 Reasons Bone Broth is Gold for Your Fertility

The Business of IVF

35 Tips Towards Better Fertility

Trying to Conceive Tips – Traditional Chinese Medicine

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