I think it’s safe to say this is a year many of us might be trying to apply astrological meaning to our lives. I’ve always had some interest in the Chinese zodiac, trying not to read too deeply, but enough to recognize a meaningful message. There is always a certain blunt candor that I love…
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Chinese Medical Nutritional Therapy to Help Prevent Fibroids and Polyps
Fibroids often don’t cause any issue in getting and staying pregnant, unless they are in the endometrial lining of the uterus. Polyps, on the other hand, are within the uterine cavity. Both are most problematic when they are located at the top (fundal) area of the uterus – the area where an embryo enters the…
The Case for Evaluating Sperm Health Early, and Often
Semen analysis (SA) vs. sperm DNA fragmentation If you are new to fertility treatments, you, or your partner, most likely did a semen analysis. This test looks at total count, morphology (shape) and motility (movement) of the sperm. These factors are used to then make a treatment recommendation, typically for IUI or IVF. A semen…
Keeping the Lungs Clear
Understanding COVID-19’s progression More and more information is coming out about how COVID-19 infects and how it acts in the body. Depending on exposure, the virus seems to reside in the throat before it spreads more deeply into the lungs, where it can cause serious symptoms of bronchial blockage. Preventive measures like sheltering in place…
Remember, IVF is Just One Treatment Strategy
IVF works well for many but not all IVF (in vitro fertilization) is a medical need for some, a fast and effective solution to pregnancy for many, and an inappropriately proposed course of treatment for an unfortunate group of fertility patients. We need to remember that IVF is just one of many treatment strategies. There are…
Should Chinese Medicine Come with a Health Warning?
I was encouraged when the World Health Organization (WHO) announced last year that it would include Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the upcoming edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a hugely influential compendium used by health practitioners around the globe. I believe doing so will help build awareness of a broader…