PRECONCEPTION CARE
The last thing patients typically want to hear when they’re awaiting their first second, third, or fifth round of IVF is to use the next 100 days to optimize their fertility. But those 100 days of pre-conception treatments have the potential to make an enormous difference in your IVF results.
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8 Things You Can Do TODAY For Hormone Balance and Fertility
Jun 09, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Don’t drink caffeine on an empty stomach. We’re not entirely anti-coffee here at Acubalance (although many studies have shown it isn’t great for
More Studies Confirm Laser Acupuncture Effective in Treating PCOS
May 28, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM One of the great things about this study is that it reiterates the importance of dosage and frequency when it comes to laser. The subjects obtained laser therapy three times per week for 60 days to achieve the desired results, which is pretty incredible considering the average menstrual cycle for women with PCOS can be way longer than 60 days. Another great thing about this study is that it is proven with blood tests showing that reproductive... Read more
Healing Rotator Cuff Injuries with Low Level Laser Therapy: Results After Three Treatments
May 13, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Rotator cuff tears are notoriously difficult to treat. They involve a tear or injury to one of the many tendons and muscles that move the shoulder, often causing pain, poor range of motion, and muscular weakness. Rotator cuff injuries are often small and get worse over time with repetitive motion.
3 Failed IVF Cycles, Now Pregnant with Laser Acupuncture
May 01, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM I wanted to write a case study about a particular patient who I believe is a great example of how powerful low level laser therapy and acupuncture can be. This patient, who I will call Sarah, was struggling with secondary infertility after naturally conceiving her son a few years prior. She did 5 rounds of clomid, 3 unsuccessful IUI’s, and then decided to go through with IVF.
Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergies
Apr 04, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM It’s that time of year where we trade in our cold weather cold and flu sniffles for our springtime pollen snuffles. It’s definitely a bittersweet moment when the temperature finally starts to warm up and spring is in the air, but so many are suffering from itchy eyes, runny noses, and congestion.
Acupuncture and IVF - When and How Often Should You Be Getting Treatments
Mar 18, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM There’s never a right or wrong time to get Acupuncture leading up to an Assisted Reproductive Technology procedure such as an IUI or IVF. However there is an optimal time to start.
Study Shows Laser Acupuncture is Effective in Treating PCOS
Feb 28, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age, and arguably one of the most frustrating. When trying to conceive, it can be difficult to pinpoint ovulation with long or irregular cycles.
ICBC Now Covers 12 Acupuncture Treatments after Car Accidents
Feb 11, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM Starting April 1st, 2019, ICBC will now start covering 12 preauthorized acupuncture treatments within 12 weeks of a car accident as per the Insurance (Vehicle) Act.
What Your Body Is Trying to Say When You’re Feeling Depressed
Jan 27, 2019 | Allison Locke, R.TCM.P, FABORM It’s winter time. And in Vancouver, that means not seeing the sun for nearly 6 months straight. It’s also the time where people start talking about SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, more openly. So I’d like to take advantage of this time of openness to discuss depression in more detail, and the possible signs and symptoms your body may be trying to communicate to you.