Why Working with an Acupuncturist Creates Better Live Birth Rates in an IVF
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by Mary Sabo
1M ago
A study published in Reproductive Biomedicine Online by Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin in 2015 showed that women who worked with an acupuncturist in the months leading up to and including an IVF cycle had better live birth rates.[1] Not just better pregnancy rates, but more importantly, those women were more likely to have healthier pregnancies and take home a baby. In her study, Dr. Hullender Rubin of Rosefinch Health describes “Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine”, which goes beyond just acupuncture sessions and includes diet advice, herbal prescriptions, supplements, massage, and lifestyle ..read more
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Creating a healthy, clean, skincare routine that supports glowing skin, fertility and pregnancy
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by Mary Sabo
1y ago
Many women like to re-evaluate their skin care routine while trying to conceive in preparation for pregnancy. It’s a great time to start transitioning away from products that might work well but may also have ingredients that can negatively impact fertility or a healthy pregnancy. Do you need to immediately throw out everything and start from scratch? Probably not, but if you are preparing for an embryo transfer or are already pregnant, you may need to make some changes asap. Otherwise, we encourage you to read this blog, checkout some of the resources we suggest to investigate available resea ..read more
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Superfoods to Snack on for Fertility and During IVF Cycles
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by Mary Sabo
1y ago
When it comes to the best fertility diet, we tend to customize our suggestions for each patient. But research shows the Mediterranean diet packs a powerful punch as a base diet both for fertility and overall health. What exactly is the Mediterranean diet? Think wild caught fish, free range poultry and eggs, legumes, lots of organic fruits and veggies, nuts and seeds, with some whole grains and occasional grass-fed meat. Limit sugar, alcohol, and caffeine. Try to have protein and plant fats (think olives, nuts, seeds, avocado, coconut, plant oils) at each meal along with plenty of veggies or fr ..read more
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Can Entertainment Affect Our Fertility Journey or IVF cycle?
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by Mary Sabo
1y ago
Entertainment can be such a great way to escape our day to day and even regulate our moods…stories can make us laugh, cry, feel scared, or filled with awe. You may not realize it, but every time you watch or read something that stimulates emotions like these, your mind/body can’t always tell whether you are experiencing it or witnessing it. It stimulates the brain in a similar way. This phenomenon is due to a system of special neurons in the brain called “mirror neurons”. It is felt even more strongly in empathetic people and in women, who have more mirror neurons than men. It is estimated tha ..read more
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5 Simple Diet Changes to Improve Fertility
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by Mary Sabo
1y ago
When we support fertility patients in our clinics, we always customize diet plans to cater to their needs and goals. For meal planning, we refer to our in-house nutritionist and dietician, but our Acupuncturists always go over diet in the first session and make suggestions that can improve overall health and fertility in each patient.  While these suggestions are based on how each patient’s body and cycles are functioning, there are some common themes that form the foundation for a good fertility diet. If you are looking to make simple quick changes to your diet with maximum impact, here ..read more
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Navigating the Holidays when Struggling to Conceive
Lily + Horn Acupuncture
by Mary Sabo
1y ago
We know the holidays are typically sources of joy and gathering with loved ones. But when in the midst of a fertility struggle, these same gatherings and special days can be triggering and filled with anxiety and grief too. We joined together with our colleagues Fertility Therapist Batya Novick, LCSW, and Integrative Health Coach Kara Becker, both from The Calla Collective, to give you some tips to make this time of year easier. For more in depth discussion, please checkout the video on our Instagram page from a recent Live @lilyandhorn   1.     Be selective - You don ..read more
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IVF & Egg Retrieval Side Effects…What to Expect and How to Manage them Naturally
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by Mary Sabo
1y ago
Patients are often hesitant to start an IVF cycle because they are afraid of potential nasty side effects and not being able to cope with all the hormonal changes, injections, and symptoms that come along with it. We are here to tell you that for the most part, our patients are pleasantly surprised that it’s not as bad as they expected! While acupuncture helps manage many of them, we've also got some tips you can do at home naturally!   1.     Headaches In the first couple days of IVF stimulation, about 25% of patients report experiencing some mild headaches. People wi ..read more
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The Best Ways to Support an Embryo Transfer
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by Mary Sabo
1y ago
 While an embryo transfer is a less intense procedure on our bodies compared to an egg retrieval, the stress is often much higher with transfers. So much energy, time and resources went into making an embryo, so it’s normal to feel some anxiety and to want to do everything possible to increase your chances of it working. There is a lot of information out there regarding advice for transfers, but not all of it is helpful. We want you to have the most accurate and effective tools to support your transfer cycles, so we put together our best tips based on current research studies and our 15 y ..read more
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Tips for Managing Anxiety and Processing Emotions while Trying to Conceive
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by Mary Sabo
2y ago
Validating and processing emotions is far more important for optimizing fertility than faking positivity. Many of our patients feel guilt or shame for having negative emotions like fear and anxiety while trying to get pregnant or during an IVF cycle. They assume or have been told the only way they will conceive is if they stay positive, but this is just another way our brains like to feel in control. And it’s definitely not how conception works! Having hope and feeling genuinely positive is a much nicer mental state than the negative stuff, but it’s not required for conceiving and ignoring the ..read more
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Endometriosis…the Hidden Cause of Many “Unexplained Infertility” Cases. How an Acupuncturist Can Help
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by Mary Sabo
2y ago
Endometriosis is one of the most confusing conditions that can impact fertility. The symptoms of endometriosis, according to The Mayo Clinic, include painful periods, pelvic pain during intercourse or bowel movements, and very heavy periods. The truth is, endometriosis can present as all the above symptoms, one of them, or none of them. Many women with endometriosis have zero symptoms. Some only have gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, nausea, constipation or loose stools/diarrhea that gets misdiagnosed as IBS. Still others may present with bladder issues like interstitial cystitis as the ..read more
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