Surrogacy journeys should include fertility acupuncture: here's why
Each journey to parenthood is unique, and some include the need for a surrogate. From time to time, intended parents ask surrogates to...
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Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
Taproot Fertility Acupuncture success story: Blanca's IUI
Blanca came to taproot acupuncture in June 2021 after 3 rounds of IUI that had not been successful. She wanted help to support the other...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Thin uterine lining: fertility acupuncture & herbs can help
The lining of the uterus is essential to fertility. It is where the embryo implants at the start of a pregnancy. What makes for a...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
Best foods & supplements for egg quality
Egg quality matters for fertility. Women are born with all the egg cells they will ovulate in their lifetime, & the ovarian reserve...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Thyroid & fertility: Acupuncture for Hashimoto's disease
Thyroid hormones play vital roles for fertility. Which is why at taproot, all our fertility patients are asked to get a thyroid panel...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
Trying to conceive? How to improve sperm count & quality
Making babies is a two-person's job. At taproot acupuncture & herbs, we help countless women at any step of their fertility journey....
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Oct 13, 2021
- 3 min
5 tips for increasing IVF success chances
Fertility acupuncture for IVF goals: Boost ovarian response to improve your egg quality and follicle quantity Support the uterine lining...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
Trying to conceive? Let's talk about weight
Many underweight, overweight, or obese women have no problem getting pregnant. But others will have troubles conceiving, most often due...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Oct 4, 2021
- 3 min
Before you conceive : the "pre-mester"
At taproot, we see patients trying to conceive, either naturally or through IVF and IUI every day. And I like to remind all of them, even...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Oct 2, 2021
- 3 min
Body basal temperature charting (BBT) & Chinese medicine
BBT stands for Basal Body Temperature. It measures your oral temperature in the morning, before you start your daily routine. We use...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
Warming the womb for fertility
Have you ever wondered why Chinese grandmas or your acupuncturist always rant about not drinking cold water, especially to women during...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
Acupuncture & fertility: how long does it take to work?
You know the clock is ticking, but are not quite sure if you are ready for a $20,000 IVF cycle that you are told yields less than 50%...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Sep 6, 2021
- 4 min
PCOS related infertility & Chinese medicine
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Month with the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association PCOS is a complex endocrine...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Jul 21, 2021
- 4 min
Seed cycling for fertility: Chinese medicine's perspective
When you are trying to plant and grow a seed... eat seeds! Seeds are nutritious superfoods, especially rich in lignans, a precursor to...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
Cervical mucus, fertility & acupuncture
If you are trying to conceive, you might have started tracking your cycles. The most important date when trying to make a baby within one...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
- Jun 20, 2021
- 3 min
But first, no Coffee! Why caffeine is fertility's enemy for men and women trying to conceive
Sorry to break it to you : the caffeine habit has to go entirely if you are trying to conceive. Especially if you have been trying...
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