Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
From the viewpoint of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Na- turopathic Medicine, other factors contributing to infertility include imbalances in the energy meridians of the body, toxic overload, and lifestyle factors such as poor diet, stress, and lack of proper sleep. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are affordable
therapies that have been used safely and effectively alongside with IUI and IVF, as well as a stand-alone treatment for infertility. Studies have shown that acupuncture can improve the success rate of IVF by 40%-60%. The typical cost for an Acupuncture session is only $85.00.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help improve fertility and the success of IVF in a number of ways:
1. Improve the function of the ovaries to produce better quality eggs.
2. Restore hormonal balance and blood flow to the ovaries to produce a large number of follicles. 3. Increase blood flow to the uterus to increase thickness of the uterine lining.
4. Reduce stress, increase relaxation and improve sleep. 5. Lessen the side effects of drugs used in IUI and IVF. 6. Balances the immune system. 7. Improves sperm count, motility and morphology.
Using proven Acupuncture techniques, Chinese herbal medi- cine, detoxification, nutritional counseling, nutritional supplemen- tation and stress reduction can help to restore balance and overall wellness. Restoring balance allows the body’s hormones and natural cycles to become more regular, and increases the body’s response to IUI and IVF, thus improving fertility. Traditional Acupuncture involves inserting extremely thin, ster- ile, stainless steel, disposable needles into specific points on the sur- face of the skin, restoring balance to the body, mind and spirit along with the correction of infertility-related imbalances and deficiencies. This age-old system of medicine has stood the test of thousands of years and yet continues to rise above and improve health even in our modern western culture. This sophisticated yet subtle method of treatment is so effective because of its focus on each individual’s particular needs. At the same time, acupuncture is a very relaxing and rejuvenating treatment.
Dr. Helene Pulnik is a board-certified, licensed Naturopathic Physi- cian and Licensed Acupuncturist. She is also a Registered Pharmacist and holds a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition. Integrating the wisdom of proven acupuncture techniques and natural medicine, Dr. Pulnik treats couples by supporting the body’s natural cycles to enhance fertility. Dr. Pulnik provides Acupuncture, detoxification, herbal and nutritional counseling for infertile couples. See ad on page 23.
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