Clinic Blog

We are always trying to eat with the seasons here at Acubalance to stay healthy. Here is a quick, easy and tasty late summer soup recipe that will help you transition into this beautiful fall weather we’ve been having.

1 large zucchini or 2 medium sized zucchinis

1 large tomato

Pinch of cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

Tanya came to see me in April after having two failed IVF transfers with one resulting in a disappointing chemical pregnancy. Tanya had typical PCOS signs with an irregular and absent period. She also had fatigue, constant bloating, food cravings, mild depression, hirsutism, poor sleep quality, and cystic acne.

To support my skin from the inside out I consume this simple tonic almost every day.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body and makes up at least 70% of the protein in our skin. Type 1 collagen is the main form here providing integrity, firmness, and elasticity. As we age, our collagen production slows down (typically starting in our mid-twenties). 

Knowing up front what to expect at your first acupuncture appointment can ease your mind and bring up questions to pose early on so that there are no surprises. At our clinic, we strive to offer you the most relaxing experience. If there is ever anything that is even mildly uncomfortable physically or otherwise during your treatment, be sure to let us know.

Often quoted but rarely understood, How does Acupuncture Increase Pregnancy Rates in IVF? For years we have seen and read studies showing the benefits of acupuncture for both IVF and natural pregnancies. What we don't usually see is why does acupuncture help. What does Acupuncture and Chinese medicine do to help a couples conceive? The answer is simple yet complicated

Lower back pain with sciatica is a common symptom associated with many diseases of the lumbosacral spine, such as herniated intervertebral disc and degenerative disc diseases, and can result in functional disability. One of the major causes of this symptom is a narrowing of the intervertebral foramen accompanied by compression of the dorsal root ganglion (DRG).

At last we come to the last article in the Guide to Sugar series! How to quit sugar.

SC and his wife had been trying to conceive for 3 years when they came to Acubalance for support. They had both been assessed by their reproductive endocrinologist and determined to fall under the frustrating category that many couples find themselves in (**cue ominous music**).... the dreaded world of “unexplained infertility”.

No one diet plan works for everyone. But one thing you can’t argue with is that stabilized blood sugar (avoiding extreme highs and lows) is crucial for health. It is also undeniable that processed sugars and refined carbohydrates should be limited.

“My fertility doctor says I have poor egg quality, what does this mean and is there anything I can do about it?”