by Rachel Hemphill | Dec 1, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
The third trimester is a time of profound physical and emotional change. As your body prepares for labor, symptoms like fatigue, swelling, back pain, and insomnia may appear or intensify. Acupuncture offers a gentle, natural way to support your health during this...
by Rachel Hemphill | Nov 24, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Many people are surprised to learn that histamine, the same chemical involved in allergic reactions, can also affect reproductive health. For some, an intolerance to histamine may play a hidden role in hormone imbalance, irregular cycles, or unexplained fertility...
by Rachel Hemphill | Nov 20, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Insulin resistance is one of the most common metabolic factors influencing fertility. It affects how the body regulates blood sugar and insulin, creating hormonal changes that can interfere with ovulation and reproductive function. Environmental exposures, such as...
by Rachel Hemphill | Oct 31, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Acupuncture and acupressure can play important roles in supporting comfort and addressing pain in women during labor. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, these complementary approaches help reduce labor pain and duration, ease tension, and promote relaxation...
by Rachel Hemphill | Oct 29, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Understanding the Second Trimester and Why Support Matters The second trimester of pregnancy, spanning weeks 13 to 27, is often described as the most comfortable phase for many expectant mothers. The fatigue and nausea of early pregnancy tend to subside, while the...
by Rachel Hemphill | Oct 10, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Uterine fibroids affect millions of women with pain, heavy periods, and fertility struggles. Surgery and procedures like uterine artery embolization are common recommendations, but plenty of women want gentler options first. Acupuncture treatment and Chinese herbal...
