Acupuncture for Fertility

PCOS

PCOS Awareness: Understanding the Hormonal Disorder Many Silently Battle

September is PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, awareness month – an attempt to raise awareness and promote education on the hormonal health issue that so many silently struggle with. Unfortunately PCOS is largely misunderstood and often goes both undiagnosed and untreated.  As PCOS Awareness Month unfolds this September, it’s a perfect time to become educated on

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The Secret Magic of Castor Oil Therapy

the secret sauce…  Castor oil therapy has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to stimulate blood flow and improve circulation, promote healing, and reduce inflammation. Castor oil comes from India’s native Castor seed (ricinus communis) and is pressed into a healing and multibenefit oil. It is a relatively simple therapeutic method

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Premature Ovarian Failure – Can Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Help?

If you are a woman in the area who has been diagnosed with premature ovarian failure (POF), you probably already know that this condition is much like menopause, only it\’s happened at a younger age. POF is not a common condition, however it typically affects women in their early to mid 30\’s which can be

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A Natural Approach to Women\’s Health Issues

From irregular menstrual cycles, endometriosis, and menopause to stress and other women\’s health issues, acupuncture and functional medicine are something many women in and Soquel are turning to in an effort to enjoy their best lives. Women follow along a path during life that\’s amazing, yet has challenges along the way. Puberty is when our

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The Dutch Test for Assessing Adrenal and Sex Hormone Function

The Dutch Test for Assessing Adrenal and Sex Hormone Function

The Importance of Adrenal Glands and Sex Hormones Adrenal glands affect how the body responds to stress, help control blood sugar, promote healthy gastrointestinal and cardiovascular function, and more. These glands secrete hormones in addition to cortisol including DHEA, aldosterone, and adrenaline, among others. DHEA and cortisol are natural anti-inflammatories and support a healthy immune

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What is Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance & Fertility?

Many women have heard of the term \’seed cycling,\’ but aren\’t clear about what it is, how it works, and whether it may help with fertility issues. At its most basic, seed cycling helps to balance hormones by eating flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds during various phases of the menstrual cycle. Why these particular

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