With the convenience of fast food restaurants and pre-packaged foods, it is becoming harder to eat fresh foods and get all the nutrients that we ought to get. While this is detrimental to our health, it is also very detrimental to the chances of getting pregnant. When our bodies are not nourished and we are lacking vital essentials, it does not become rocket science as to why we experience health problems- including infertility.

I was reading a book, “The infertility Cure” by Randine Lewis, PH.D., pg.88, on fertility and I came across a great massage that increases blood flow to the pelvic area. By doing so, the chances for becoming pregnant may increase because it provides nourishment to the uterus and ovaries. It was suggested in the book to have your partner assist. It might be easier to have someone else do it, plus it then involves both of you.

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I thought this would be a great time to introduce Chinese medicine to those seeking different treatment options. In recognition of this week, I will be posting different things regarding Chinese medicine and fertility throughout the end of the month. Things like food suggestions, recipes, and exercises will be posted!

In the past couple of weeks I've had several inquiries on acupuncture in the treatment of addiction.

Kicking a habit is never easy no matter what kind of therapy is used. Chinese medicine is helpful and is definitely worth checking out. Smoking cessation is probably one of the more common addictions treated with Chinese medicine, but that does not exclude other addictions like alcohol or drugs.

With the start of the spring season, so too comes the start of allergy season. Many sufferers experience different symptoms ranging from watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion or even asthma. No matter what symptoms people might be experiencing, seasonal allergies can make the new season, or any season, hard to deal with. Because many symptoms of allergies often mirror the symptoms of a cold, some people don't even realize that they have allergies.

Acupuncture works by balancing the body to promote health and wellness. When the body is out of whack, it has a harder time functioning like it should and illness and pain may occur. By tapping into specific points, the body becomes regulated and health is improved.

If you're wondering what Acupuncture can treat, a short list may include: