There has been a lot of advancements in the feild of laser therapy since we introduced laser acupuncture to maximize egg quality and improve IVF success back in late 2008.
Low level laser therapy (LLLT) for fertility, referred to as photobiomodulation (PBM) for fertility by the...
I have a handful of patients who are entering the holiday season fearful of losing all the progress they have made over the past few months. Many have lost weight, decreased inflammation in their bodies and regulated hormones. Something they worked so hard to do and are not wanting to let go of. Diet has played a big role in their success and now going into the holiday season parties and treats are threatening to sabotage their progress.
The fertility journey can come with a lot of supplements. There are the general ones, prenatal, omega-3, vitamin D, and then there are case-by-case particulars. For example, we’ll add strategic supplements for egg quality, for endometriosis, for PCOS, etc. based on the current studies and your health goals. Your supplements are only useful if you’re able to absorb them. Are you absorbing your fertility supplements?
Good quality sleep is a key part of healthy hormones and optimal health.
When you have been trying for over a year; when all of your hormone levels test normal; when your ultrasound, pelvic exam, blood work, and semen analysis are fine; when you have used the ovulation predictor kit, and timed your intercourse, and still have not conceived. This is unexplained infertility, and it is the most frustrating diagnosis of all.
A standard question during my consults is around your bowel movements. How regular? Form? Ease? Any issues with bloating, uncomfortable gas, or abdominal pain? The digestive tract impacts what nutrients we absorb, it houses our microbiome, directly influences inflammation, and is our primary organ of elimination of toxins. In my opinion, the health of the digestive tract is the center of health.
Low level laser therapy (LLLT) for fertility, referred to as photobiomodulation (PBM) by the scientific community, may sound like futuristic medicine but the unique treatment has been shown to boost fertility and increase IVF success.
It’s that time of year to get your parents, children, friends, family, coworkers and enemies all on vitamin D. We say this every year but it is definitely one that deserves the repetition, especially since every year I see my patients not supplementing adequately.
When it comes to fertility, I work with lots of patients who feel uneducated and uncertain. Maybe having a baby is something you’ve always known you wanted, and always assumed you could have when you were ready. But before trying, did you ever really consider that it might not be that easy?
When it comes to the symptoms of inflammation there are many which are commonly recognized. Bloating, loose bowels, constipation, skin disorders like Eczema, weight gain, fatigue, poor concentration and joint pain are all easily recognizable as possible inflammatory conditions. What many people don't know is that excess inflammation can cause all sorts of reproductive problems in both men and women.
If you’ve ever read my blog, you’ll know that I write about cranio-sacral therapy sometimes. There are so many things to say about it, a short article hardly seems adequate.