When you’re trying to conceive, it can be challenging to find things to eat that will support that goal. Many of my fertility acupuncture patients tell me that they’re tired of eating the same things constantly. In order to make things easier for you, I’ve compiled a collection of fertility friendly snacks that will be…
If you’re planning to go through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), you probably want to make sure that you have as many eggs as possible available to retrieve. In that case, it’s important to think about the factors that affect your egg count. Before diving in, I’d like to make a…
Fertility nutrition guidelines apply both when trying to conceive naturally, and when using assisted reproductive technologies like IUI, IVF, and ICSI. It’s common to see guidelines get into the nitty gritty of what can be done to optimize fertility. However, for many people, these changes are not sustainable and can add stress. In order to…
If you’ve been trying to conceive for a while, troubleshooting your fertility can be a challenge. Sometimes, even when working with a fertility clinic, you can be left without answers. If you’ve been given a label of “unexplained infertility”, use this guide to determine next steps to help you investigate the factors affecting fertility. You…
Since addressing fertility through lifestyle can be challenging, I wanted to share about some easier fixes you can put into place outside of fertility acupuncture appointments. Reducing xenoestrogens for fertility can really go a long way. What are xenoestrogens? Xenoestrogens are compounds that look like estrogen. Your body uses them like estrogen, but their action…
Since I do a lot of IUI and IVF prep acupuncture in clinic and help many people prepare for fertility treatments, I often hear about the expenses that go into procedures. Use this guide to plan how to go through your treatments while being mindful of budget. Sign up for funded fertility treatment The majority…
Did you know that acupuncture can be used to turn a breech baby? Let’s take a look at how that works, both in clinic and at home. When should I seek help to turn a breech baby? Ideally, your baby should be head down and in position by 34 weeks. If you don’t have any…
Many patients in my acupuncture practice want to find ways to address the root cause of their chronic illness. Often, they feel let down by a healthcare system that has only supplied them with bandaid solutions. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, treating the root of a health issue involves addressing your constitution. Your constitution is essentially…
Achieving big goals can take a lot of discipline. However, seeing your ideas come to life is a lot easier with planning. Making a plan helps you get clear on what needs to happen in order to accomplish these goals. As an acupuncturist, I most often help people achieve their health goals. However, the framework…
The idea of being needled can make some people feel less than comfortable. I can also see how someone who has never had acupuncture could think that there are safety risks . So let’s talk about acupuncture needles and their safety! Since acupuncture is regulated in Ontario, our governing body (the College of TCM Practitioners…
If you’ve ever been told that you need to eliminate dairy, it can seem overwhelming at first. Many of my acupuncture patients with digestive and menstrual issues do better without dairy. Nut milk is a good starting point for many other dairy-free items. Have you ever tried to make your own nut milk? It’s actually…
Chronic illness is never the result of just one factor or one imbalance. Our bodies are always working toward balance. If there was only one factor to address, the imbalance would be corrected quickly. Chronic illness happens when our systems are burdened and can’t keep up with the demand to re-establish balance. For this reason,…