Find out how Traditional Chinese Medicine treats infertility. For pregnancy to occur all the body organ systems must work together. For the ovaries and uterus to be in balance, the liver, spleen, kidney (not a specific organ, but the energetic functioning of that organ) and other organs must also be in balance.
This article by Robin Hays, LAc, OMD and Nancy Rakela, LAc, OMD discussing how acupuncture helps with stress reduction, strengthens the immune system, regulates hormones for better egg quality, and helps with a numer of IVF issues.
Dr. Rakela's five step plan includes a fertility assessment, acupuncture, herbs and diet recommendations for fertility, as well as help with stress management and quality of life issues using yoga, meditation and breathing techniques.
Special acupuncture protocols to improve IVF results. Since 1987, Dr. Rakela has helped couples undergoing IVF, Donor egg IVF, IUI's, and taking Clomid to improve the outcome of their assisted reproductive procedures.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treat a wide variety of women's health issues at all stage of life from menarche to menopause.
Acupuncture during pregnancy can help prevent miscarriage, relieve nausea, treat pain, and turn breech babies.