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Pain Management, Fertility & Women's health
90 North Baldwin ave, suite 3, Sierra Madre, CA 91024. (626) 841-2991
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Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Life after the pill: using acupuncture & Chinese medicine to get your cycles in order
When going off the pill, patients often have to deal with what brought them to birth control in the first place. Most notice the symptoms...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Dec 20, 20213 min read
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 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
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 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 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
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Peri-menopausal brain fog: how to stimulate brain activity with acupuncture
During peri-menopause and menopause, mental functions are usually affected by the hormonal changes, and conditions arise involving both...
Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac
Jul 12, 20213 min read
Love your boobs! 6 tips for breast cancer prevention
Breast cancer is NOT your fault. About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime....
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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