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Egg quality matters for fertility. Women are born with all the egg cells they will ovulate in their lifetime, & the ovarian reserve...
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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
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 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 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 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 17, 20213 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20214 min read
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 15, 20213 min read
The link between celiac disease & fertility
Celiac disease is sensitivity to gluten. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, as many as 97 percent of sufferers are not aware...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jul 1, 20213 min read
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 25, 20212 min read
Understanding the colors of your flow
Let's talk about your flow! If you have ever talked to an acupuncturist, you might have been surprised at how interested we are in all...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jun 20, 20213 min read
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...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jun 8, 20215 min read
Benefits of acupuncture for IVF patients
If you have been trying to conceive for a while, you might have heard of the benefits of acupuncture on fertility. Your reproductive...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
May 30, 20213 min read
June is men's health month: let's talk male fertility!
At taproot, we see patients trying to conceive every single day. Some naturally, some going through IUI or IVF. But the vast majority of...
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