An article published in Fertility and Sterility Journal in October of 2003 suggests that women going through  infertility treatments should try yoga.    The article says that the practice of yoga which includes meditation and deep relaxation can help women go through the stress of conventional infertility treatments.
The fact is that the stress from infertility has been compared to the stress that people experience while suffering from life threatening diseases like cancer, AIDS and heart disease.  Doing anything that decreases such high stress level can only have a positive effect on …

One of the common things that I notice in my patients who are having trouble conceiving is inadequate diet.   Because of the fear of becoming overweight or because we have been brain washed that all fats are bad for us, more and more women are consuming foods low in protein and fats but unfortunately high in sugar and processed ingredients.  Salads and fruits are great additions to a healthy diet but they should not constitute the diet itself.   On a daily basis, I encounter patients who are very slim, fatigued, …

Portland Classical Chinese Garden is an oasis in the middle of the busy city life.  Sitting in the Garden is like traveling through time.  Imagine what it must have been like to live in Ming Dynasty China as you slowly sip hot  tea. You can let all your worries go as you inhale the fragrant scent which penetrates the whole Garden.  I feel honored and excited to host an event at the Chinese Garden on  January 27th from 2-3pm.  There will be a talk about Chinese medicine, the subject that …

The presence of the cervical mucous (some women may know it as vaginal discharge) is closely interconnected with the hormonal fluctuations in the female body and can be used as a helpful tool in determining fertile times of the cycle.
The hormone responsible for the production of fertile cervical mucous is estrogen and its production peaks at about 6 days before the actual ovulation starts.  However, not all mucous is created equal!  There are four types of fertile mucous and while some types facilitate the movement of sperm others tend to …

Femoral massage is a simple technique that can help increase the blood flow to the uterus and ovaries and therefore increase your chances of conception.  Anytime you increase blood flow to a particular organ you increase its function.
Directions
It’s easier to perform femoral massage if somebody else does it for you.  However, it is possible to do it alone as well.  If you are planning to do it alone, I recommend that you use a tennis ball instead of using your hands and lay on your abdomen instead of laying face …

For many couples who experience major fertility impediments e.g. blocked fallopian tubes or very low sperm counts IVF (in vitro fertilization) may be the most viable option.  If you are trying to make a decision whether IVF is a right treatment approach for you, you should take into account several factors which include your physical, emotional as well as financial health.  If a couple decides to utilize IVF treatment in order to get pregnant, acupuncture should be used as an adjunct therapy that can not only increase your odds of …