Yoga’s Stress Relief: An Aid for Infertility
Tweet There is a great article in the New York Times about Yoga and Infertility: “KIMBERLY SORANNO, a 39-year-old Brooklynite undergoing an in vitro fertilization cycle as part of her quest to become pregnant, had gone to her share of yoga classes, but never one like that held on a recent Tuesday night in a reception area of the New York University Fertility Center. There were no deep twists or headstands; just easy “restorative” poses... Read More
Foods for Fertility
Tweet Looking to get pregnant with the next year? Start now to boost your fertility with nutritious foods. This article is great! Foods For Fertility: Read more at: nourishedkitchen.com Read More
Acupuncture and Reproductive Health
Tweet 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 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for a safe, effective and natural solution to have a healthy baby. TCM has a long history when it comes to enhancing fertility for both men and women. In fact, evidence that acupuncture and herbal medicine have been used to aid fertility... Read More
The Silence of Infertility
TweetThere is a great article in Self Magazine this month about infertility. It describes why so many (one in eight couples) who experience infertility don’t talk about it with friends and family. Read the article here. Read More
Sleep and Hormones
Tweet Did you know our hormonal balance is affected by light? And hormonal balance is key for a healthy reproductive system and fertility. An important aspect of hormonal health has to do with being connected to night and day. Our bodies respond to a natural contrast in light and dark and we produce hormones accordingly. A common, yet little known, issue for my patients who live in New York City, is exposure to light at night. Exposure to light while... Read More
History of IVF in the NY Times
Tweet The New York Times has a great article today about the development of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Read it here. Many of my patients who are trying to conceive (TTC) may find it interesting to learn about this history of this relatively recent advance in reproductive medicine (around since the 1980s), which boasts around a 30% success rate. Many of my patients get regular Chinese Medicine treatments to promote fertility and regulate hormones.... Read More
Infertility and Celiac Disease
TweetThe New York Times has a great series of blog postings in the “Consults” section about Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is becoming more common (perhaps as more people are getting tested) and can be a significant contributor to gastrointestinal issues and, more recently, is associated with infertility. The most recent post answers the question: Can Foods Contribute to Infertility? Check out this post and others here. Read More
Healthy Menstrual Cycle Tip #2: Your Basal Body Temperature
Tweet Another step towards Menstrual Health, is tracking your Basal Body Temperature (BBT). This entails taking your temperature first thing each morning (as soon as you wake up) and keeping track of your temperature on a chart. Charting your BBT can provide useful information as to when you are most fertile, which is especially important if you are trying to conceive or trying not to conceive. You will also be more in tune with when your menstrual... Read More
A Good Foot Soak to Strengthen Your Kidneys
Tweet Many of my patients experience having cold feet, especially at night. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) terms, this might be a symptom of Kidney deficiency, which can be the root of many conditions. Strengthening the Kidneys is especially important if you experience anxiety, difficulty sleeping, or difficulty conceiving. Soaking your feet in warm water for 10-20 minutes per day is good for body and mind. It improves circulation throughout... Read More
Nutrition for Fertility
Tweet Randine Lewis wrote a great book called “The Infertility Cure” which discusses the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for conception and a healthy pregnancy. The book is somewhat technical but also provides some great tips on how to prepare your body to conceive. TCM recognizes food as a main source of energy for the body. Thus, nutrition plays a vital role in a woman’s fertility. In particularly, it is important to... Read More
