by Rachel Hemphill | Aug 2, 2018 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
In traditional Chinese medicine, sufficient rest to ensure complete recovery from childbirth is paramount. This involves 30 days (or even 100 days in some classic texts) of recovery time post-childbirth. While this may sound like an excessive or antiquated practice,...
by Rachel Hemphill | Jul 25, 2018 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Louise Brown, who was born in England on July 25, 1978, marked the initial success of in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is a standard medical procedure that has led to the birth of 8 million babies. In many countries worldwide, 3-6% of all children are now conceived...
by Rachel Hemphill | Jul 13, 2018 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
In Chinese medicine dampness is a pathological factor that can either invade us from the outside or arise from an internal imbalance. Dampness is an overly wet or moist condition. A little bit of dampness or mucus in the body is normal to moisten the digestive tract...
by Rachel Hemphill | Jun 17, 2018 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
A Chinese Medicine Guide for the 1st Trimester Acupuncture During the first 12 weeks, acupuncture can greatly reduce the risk of miscarriage and for this reason we highly recommend coming in weekly. Spotting, bleeding and/or cramping are not uncommon in early...
by Rachel Hemphill | Feb 15, 2018 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Acupuncture and herbal medicine can be used throughout the IVF process in support of a successful cycle. Preparation When acupuncture and herbal medicine are used in preparation for IVF, they can increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. This can result in a...
by Rachel Hemphill | Jan 10, 2018 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Charting your basal body temperature is a valuable tool to help you determine when you are ovulating and time intercourse. Basal body temperature charts can also help you identify possible fertility issues. Whether you choose traditional thermometers or modern...
