Better Diet Equals Better Sperm, Study Shows

A diet high in grains and fruit and low in coffee, alcohol, and red meat seems to enhance sperm motility, according to recent research.  In Chinese medicine, grains and fruit help to tonify one’s qi, which also is helps to tonify the qi (or movement) of sperm. Read article here. -Submitted by Cheryl House, LAc, FABORM [...]

Herbal Tincture Dispensary

Our herbal tincture dispensary is fully functional!  We have about a dozen formulas ready to go and about 20 single herbs.  We are so thrilled to be able to offer this cost effective, easy to take, potent form of Chinese herbal medicine!  Make sure to ask your practitioner if you want to try taking herbs [...]

2010 Washington State RESOLVE Family Building Conference

  Here are the top five reasons you should attend: The 2010 Washington State RESOLVE Family Building Conference Reaching for Resolution Saturday, April 24th 2010, 7:45AM–5:00PM Swedish Hospital, Cherry Hill Campus Seattle, WA   1. You will realize you are not alone and will connect with others who are exploring family building options including adoption, [...]

Preconception Planning

Preconception Planning  Planning for a family requires preparation in several aspects of one’s life. Many experts now agree that the health and wellbeing of parents prior to conception has a major impact on their fertility. Preparing oneself with the power of good nutrition, natural remedies and lifestyle factors, which return the body back into balance [...]

March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month

  Here is some general information that we give our endometriosis patients.  We hope that you find it useful!   Definition of Endometriosis Often defined simply as the presence of endometrial (or uterine) tissue in abnormal locations, endometriosis can affect fertility.  The tissue (ordinarily expelled from the body through menstruation) travels outside the uterus and implants [...]

Acupuncture Northwest & Associates speaking at this year’s RESOLVE Conference in April

  “Enhancing ART For Men and Women Using Acupuncture and Abdominal Massage” Saturday, April 24th 2010 Acupuncture and abdominal massage have been used for centuries for fertility enhancement.  In recent years, these forms of medicine have also been incorporated into ART to enhance outcomes.  This presentation will discuss how acupuncture and massage can best assist [...]

Yoga For Fertility, Workshop this Saturday, January 30, 2010

Trying to conceive?  Yoga for Fertility can help improve your chances of success.  In a recent Harvard-based study, women participating in a yoga and relaxation program achieved successful pregnancies at nearly triple the rate of women who were not in the program.  This specially designed Yoga for Fertility program, including breathing exercises and relaxation, helps [...]

The Science of Hypnosis for Fertility

The following article discusses how hypnofertility can raise pregnancy success rates.  This type of hypnofertility is done by our therapist, Diana Soto, in both our Seattle and Tacoma offices. The Science of Hypnosis for Fertility A recent Israeli study showed that the success rate of IVF treatments doubled in his test group from 14% to 28%, when [...]