Hashimoto’s and pregnancy are linked in many ways. Hashimoto’s is the most common autoimmune disease in the United States and pregnancy is one of the factors that can lead to it. Many people do not know that thyroid hormones can also affect the hormones that are responsible for fertility and successful pregnancies.

Acupuncture is considered one of the most successful forms of integrative medicine in restoring fertility in patients by balancing endocrine hormones and improving the function of ovaries and sperm quality.

For many women, endometriosis and fibroids are a difficult part of every day life. These conditions can be intensely draining emotionally, and depleting biochemically. Additionally, common western treatments such as pain medication, hormonal regulation, and surgical options are invasive and may not help a woman to address her symptoms and reach her fertility goals in a safe and healthy way.

When we're young, there's stuffed animals, someone to tuck us in, books to be read, perhaps a soothing song to be sung or played, and a hypnotizing mobile above our head to slowly and calmly rock us to sleep.  As we get older, late night studying or socializing occupy the moments right up until our head hits the pillow.  

Vaginal steaming is a gynecological practice that women have used for centuries. Similar to the ancient practice of Chinese medicine and acupuncture that are invaluable in modern day medicine, we are finding that vaginal steaming can serve to support and heal modern day gynecological issues.

The days leading up to one’s period can be a challenging time for many women. The emergence of a pimple, a tenderness in the lower back or an increased feeling of irritability are just a few indications that the monthly cycle is about to begin. Whether it is one or all of these symptoms, this is the cyclical reality women live with.

Miscarriages are difficult to talk about and the fact that they are common (1 in 4 pregnancies ends in a miscarriage) does not make it any easier to avoid the stigma surrounding them or to understand how to handle this kind of loss. It is a deeply personal experience and can be absolutely heartbreaking.