Acupuncture has been used to treat infertility for millenia in China, and it has gained a lot of attention in the United States in recent years. Many women are turning to acupuncture for a cost effective solution before trying other more costly, and invasive approaches such as IVF. Many women turn to acupuncture because it…Continue reading Acupuncture for Infertility
Author: Bethany Muhl
Why I Hate Restaurant Salads
Today when I was eating my lunch salad, I started thinking about why I hate eating restaurant salads. I am usually disappointed in my salad when I order it. Say I go out for lunch with one of my friends and we both want to eat healthy foods, so we look over the salad menu.…Continue reading Why I Hate Restaurant Salads
Can You Avoid Fibroids?
Recently I have been plagued by the numbers of women coming to me with uterine fibroids. It is distressing to me and to the women patients that must deal with them. Why are so many women increasingly suffering with this? Research shows that up to 70% of women may be affected by fibroids at some…Continue reading Can You Avoid Fibroids?
Dealing With Infertility
If you want to jump start your fertility and you feel like time is against you then you need to read this. One of the biggest hurdles to better fertility is the stress level that accompanies your challenge. The longer you have suffered infertility likely the higher your stress level is. Stress is the enemy…Continue reading Dealing With Infertility
How Avoid Weight Gain in Menopause
Weight gain in menopause is a major concern for most women as we enter the that phase of our lives. Leading up to menopause we often find that it is more difficult to stay in our optimum weight range, or even more difficult to lose those extra pounds. You might hear that old phrase “middle…Continue reading How Avoid Weight Gain in Menopause
New Research About Insomnia
Are you suffering from insomnia? Insomnia is one of the most common complaints I hear, especially from women in their menopausal and perimenopausal years. But it can happen at any time to anyone man or woman, young or old for many reasons. It is a frustrating experience for everyone that has it! I know because…Continue reading New Research About Insomnia
When Does Perimenopause Start
When Does Perimenopause Start? This is a question I often get from my patients. The answer is, it varies from person to person and it isn’t always consistent. Generally speaking, it can start up to ten years before menopause actually happens, but symptoms can show up periodically for some people even before this. What exactly…Continue reading When Does Perimenopause Start
What Causes Water Retention
Women often suffer water retention throughout their lives. The reasons for water retention are many and usually include diet and hormones. Most of us are familiar with the fluid retention that can happen right before the menstrual period. This is a result of the hormonal changes that happen in the week or so before the…Continue reading What Causes Water Retention
Sleep, Menopause and Hormones
Many women experience sleeplessness and insomnia during menopause and peri-menopause. It is a common result of the decreasing hormone production we experience as we get older. It can be a real problem when you are lying awake for hours during the night and not getting the rest you need to function at your best. Here…Continue reading Sleep, Menopause and Hormones
Why Do Some Women Get Pregnant Easily and Others Don’t?
This is what we all strive to know. Some women have problems with conception for structural reasons like fibroids, uterine polyps, endometriosis, ovarian cysts or scarring of the fallopian tubes from infection. Some of these problems can be taken care of with Chinese Medicine, some may require surgery, others may need the assistance of IVF…Continue reading Why Do Some Women Get Pregnant Easily and Others Don’t?