Chiropractors are not allowed to claim that chiropractic can help with much when it comes to conception, pregnancy and post partum. However what we have noticed are consistent case studies where chiropractic, especially teamed with other holistic modalities and healthy life style habits can have a positive impact on fertility, a healthy pregnancy and birth […]
Tag: fertility
Acupuncture and conception– natural and assisted (IVF)
If you are having difficulty conceiving, Traditional Chinese Medicine – acupuncture and Chinese Herbs – may be the answer. Acupuncture can regulate the menstrual cycle, and helps to lessen the effects of stress on the body, which can otherwise cause problems with ovulation and thus be detrimental to conception. Ideally treatments are carried out for […]
Acupuncture for Pregnancy and Birth – and Beyond – with Clare Donnelley
I have been helping women during pregnancy through acupuncture, acupressure and Chinese herbs for over 20 years. Even though we know pregnancy is a natural state of being, not an illness, we do know that many pregnant women experience some physical discomfort and emotional changes during this time. Because Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based […]
Acupuncture & fertility
One of the first questions people have around Acupuncture is does it actually work for Fertility ? And the answer is yes! For both Females and Males. Research around the world has shown that Acupuncture in conjunction with other fertility treatments increase the success rates by 50%. Another question people have is can Chinese medicine […]
6 Signs Your Hormones May Be Out of Balance
PMS, poor sleep, weight gain, heavy periods, irregular menstrual cycles…. the list goes on. Health Space Rozelle’s resident Naturopath Jade Bertolasi talks hormones, how to identify common imbalances and what you can do to restore equilibrium to your endocrine system. Let’s face it: women’s hormones are complicated. Sex hormone levels fluctuate naturally with our menstrual cycle, and […]
Let’s revisit Sex Ed class
Let’s revisit Sex Ed class Remember back in Sex Ed class as a teenager, when you were taught that any form of unprotected sex could result in a pregnancy? Many of us grew up believing that a woman could fall pregnant on any day of her cycle. This fear drove us to seek out birth […]
What Foods can Boost my Fertility?
Diet is just one of many aspects that need to be addressed when planning a healthy conception. In terms of foods to boost fertility, every woman is going to be different with their nutritional requirements. However, I work closely with acupuncturists (in particular Maggie Godin who is a fertility expert) and the traditional chinese medicine […]
