Acupuncture
Premature Ovarian Failure (POF): A Classical Approach to Treatment With Traditional Chinese Medicine
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Feb 19, 2010by Ray Rubio, D.A.O.M., L. Ac., (FABORM)
Premature Ovarian Failure-The Western Definition
Premature Ovarian Failure (POF), also referred to as Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), and Premature Menopause, is defined as a decline and stop in the normal functioning of a woman’s ovaries before the age of 40. Signs and symptoms of POF may include irregular menses, amenorrhea (completely stopped periods), vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful intercourse, and infertility. Approximately 1-4% (250,000) adult women under the age of 40 in the United States are diagnosed with POF.
Acupuncture, Stress and Reproductive Function
Submitted by rwsklar on Dec 12, 2009
By Marc Sklar, LAc, DA (RI), FABORM
Clinical Director of Reproductive Wellness
Clinical Director of Reproductive Wellness
Acupuncture originated centuries ago and is the means by which practitioners of Oriental Medicine tap into the vascular systems that enlivens and runs through each person. There are classical entry points (acu-points) along these lines called meridians. The stimulation of a combination of exact points using ultra fine filaments will cause the body to correct the flow of blood and oxygen, sometimes called Qi. Classic texts describe 365 points located on meridians that are mapped onto the surface of the body.
EAST MEETS WEST: Toward an integrated patient-centered model of fertility care
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Nov 14, 2009Lorne Brown B.Sc.,CA, R.Ac , Dr.TCM,
Founder and Clinical Director, Acubalance Wellness Centre
www.acubalance.ca
Founder and Clinical Director, Acubalance Wellness Centre
www.acubalance.ca
Finally Fertile- Studies and Centuries Prove Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Efficacy
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Nov 13, 2009by Kristen N. Burris, L.Ac., M.S.T.O.M., Dip. Ac.
It’s a personal life crisis. It’s Adam and Eve. It’s the driving force behind the desire to keep moving forward, enriching yourself, and dancing within the rhythm of life. Creation… reproduction…it’s having a baby. When you struggle with creating life your entire world is cold, harsh, barren, lonely and frightening. The future is terrifying when you have been labeled infertile.
ENDOMETRIOSIS AND FERTILITY: An Integrated approach
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Nov 08, 2009by Lorne Brown BSc, Dr. TCM, FABORM
www.acubalance.ca
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a common gynaecologic disorder that can result in pelvic pain and infertility. Normally during your menstrual period you shed your uterine lining through the cervix and vagina. With endometriosis some of this lining actually goes up the fallopian tubes and is deposited in the pelvis
Natural Fertility: Fertility and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Nov 08, 2009by Lorne Brown BSc, Dr. TCM, FABORM
www.acubalance.ca
Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as polycystic ovary disease (PCOD) affects five to ten percent of women in North America and is the leading cause of ovulatory based infertility.
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The Importance of Chinese Medicine Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Nov 08, 2009By Katie Mik MSTOM, L.Ac.
Chinese Medicine has been practiced for over 5,000 years. It is excellent in preventing disease and keeping the body functioning optimally.
One important time of life, when Chinese Medicine is very supportive, is during pregnancy. A licensed acupuncturist can treat a woman before, during and after pregnancy to offer; increased energy, immunity, and pain relief.
Before a woman becomes pregnant it is ideal for her to be extraordinarily healthy, and feeling prepared to take on the marathon of pregnancy. She needs to have the strength and energy required for the miracle of growing another life. Chinese Medicine is the pathway to attain this extraordinary health.
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the United States
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Nov 08, 2009Reprinted from The American Acupuncturist, Volume 47 with the permission of the American Association of Acupunture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM).
Oriental medicine’s paradigm is based on a complex diagnostic system designed to both prevent and treat disease; it is well documented that preventing disease is the most cost-effective way to address health issues. A major health care paradigm shift is occurring in the United States, as evidenced by public demand. Oriental medicine provides time-tested medicine that meets this demand.
Acupuncture & Women’s Health: A Summary of Research and Support for Oriental Medicine
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Nov 08, 2009
Introduction
Acupuncture originated in China more than 2,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Overall, acupuncture is a time-tested, safe, natural, and drug-free alternative that can provide immediate relief and long-lasting benefits, and can work well along with Western medicine, or on its own. Relatively few complications from the use of acupuncture have been reported to the FDA in light of the millions of people treated each year.
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Lifestyle and Nutritional Guidelines to Enhance Your Fertility
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Nov 08, 2009
Suzanne Connole L.Ac.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs 108 Greenwich Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10006 (917) 620-2790 suzconnole@verizon.net
written by Suzanne Connole, L.Ac.
There is an incredible amount of information and misinformation available to prospective parents: what to eat, what not to eat, what supplements to take, what to do and not do. And if you are having difficulty conceiving the terrain can become very confusing. Before diving into complex and invasive fertility testing, try making these simple lifestyle changes first. These guidelines are based on Traditional Chinese medicinal principles as well as modern medical research. The key is to eat sensibly and in moderation and to simplify life in order to achieve balance and health. These guidelines are suggested for both men and women.
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