by Kiera Cook | Mar 3, 2026 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, yet remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. If you’re living with endometriosis, you already know the reality:...
by Tracey Ulrich | Mar 3, 2026 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Preparing for a healthy pregnancy is not only about timing. It is also about creating a steady foundation for hormone balance, ovulation, healthy egg quality, and overall resilience. A thoughtful preconception plan can support your menstrual cycle, reduce stress load,...
by Tracey Ulrich | Jan 2, 2026 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Moxibustion, a Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy, applies gentle heat from a burning mugwort stick to specific acupuncture points. At City Pulse Acupuncture in Oakland, this therapy is often included as part of a personalized plan for fertility acupuncture....
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...
