Turkey, Chocolate & Wine: the medicinal properties of holiday foods according to TCM
Today is Thanksgiving in the USA, which notes the beginning of the long holiday season. While we often advocate moderation, mindful and...
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Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Nov 22, 20213 min read
What is estrogen dominance & what can you do about it?
Estrogen dominance is a hormonal imbalance that happens when we have too much estrogen in the body, either because we take too much in,...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Nov 16, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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
Nov 6, 20212 min read
Acupuncture during pregnancy: how can it help?
Many of our patients come to taproot to get help getting pregnant. But did you know acupuncture can also accompany you all throughout...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Nov 4, 20214 min read
3 healing bone broth recipes
Bone broth is all the trend, but has been a folk remedy and traditional medicine for thousands of years. Bone broth has been shown to...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Nov 1, 20213 min read
Sitting the month for postpartum recovery
The first month with a new baby is a magical and difficult transition. Your postpartum body is still exhausted from birth, possibly...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Preserving "jing" Life Essence for Longevity & Fertility
Chinese medicine says the 3 treasures of life are Qi (energy, your gasoline) Shen (mind, or spirit) and Jing, life essence, your battery....
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 23, 20213 min read
Managing endometriosis with acupuncture & Chinese herbs
Endometriosis, defined by the presence of viable endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, is among the most common gynecologic...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 19, 20213 min read
10 Libido boosting foods according to Chinese medicine
Trying to spice up your sex life? You can start in the plate! Chinese medicine is often wrongly misunderstood for killing wild animals to...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 15, 20214 min read
Acupuncture for repeated pregnancy loss & recurrent miscarriages
October is Pregnancy loss awareness month. A lot of patients who come to taproot have already been on a long and strenuous fertility...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 13, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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 9, 20212 min read
What is an IUI & how can acupuncture help improve your chances ?
IUI stands for Intra-Uterine Insemination. It is the first medical procedure that couples who are struggling to get pregnant usually try....
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 7, 20214 min read
Light on Glaucoma. Care for your optic nerve with acupuncture & Chinese medicine
Glaucoma is a common eye disorder, often associated with aging. It refers to damage to the optic nerve. It mostly occurs in persons over...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 4, 20213 min read
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 4, 20213 min read
Breast cancer awareness: acupuncture helps post mastectomy lymphedema
October is breast cancer awareness month Many women with a diagnosis of breast cancer will have to undergo surgery, where one or both...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Oct 2, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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 28, 20213 min read
Acupuncture for C-section recovery
As of 2017, the CDC reports 31.9% of births in the United States are cesarean sections. Though it is common and you likely know many...
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