Acupuncture and Infertility – Overland Park
Acupuncture in Overland Park can help with infertility by addressing problems, such as, hypothyroidism (an under-functioning thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (an over-functioning thyroid), that could be affecting a women’s ability to reproduce. With acupuncture in Overland Park, tiny needles are inserted into certain acupuncture points that reside on what are called meridians. When these points are needled it can help regulate the way the body functions.
Can acupuncture be used to treat infertility?
Yes, acupuncture has been used for centuries in treatment of some, but not all, causes of infertility. While acupuncture in Overland Park hasn’t been shown to work in addressing tubal adhesions, which often times occurs due to pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis; it can still be beneficial in improving ovarian and follicular functions. It will also increase blood flow to the endometrium which will help facilitate a thick and rich lining.
When should acupuncture treatment begin?
Acupuncture in Overland Park is a process-oriented method of medical treatment and it is always better to do more than less. Treatment varies from person to person since chronic conditions tend to take longer to treat than acute ones.
What are the risks of using acupuncture?
Acupuncture in Overland Park is extremely safe with very minimal risks despite a person’s medical history.
Natural Tips for Infertility:
Benefits Of Fertility Acupuncture in Overland Park:
– Regulating the menstrual cycle
– Thickening the endometrial lining
– Enhancing cervical mucus
– Encouraging ovulation
– Reducing stress level
– Enhancing libido
– Preventing miscarriages
– Strengthening of the immune system
– Decreasing elevated levels of FSH
– Clearing Blocked Fallopian Tubes
– Improving mobility, quality and quantity of sperm
Fertility Recommendations:
Avoid the two most common allergens DAIRY and GLUTEN:
Dairy products account on average for 60-70 percent of estrogens consumed. Humans consume milk from cows in the second half of pregnancy when cows estrogen levels are high. We usually associate dairy and drinking milk with calcium, and never think about what else we may be consuming along with the calcium (and dairy, by the way is not the best source of calcium). Here is a list of hormones that have been found in cows’ milk:
- Prolactin
- Somatostatin
- Melatonin
- Oxytocin
- Growth hormone
- Lutenizing releasing hormone
- Thyroid stimulating hormone
- Estrogens
- Progesterone
- Insulin
- Corticosteroids and many more
Do you think an excess consumption of all these hormones could disrupt your own hormonal balance? You bet!
A gluten intolerance alone cannot cause infertility; however, the resulting inflammation in the gut can minimize your nutrient absorption and lead to deficiencies in nutrients you need for optimal sperm, egg and hormone production and a healthy pregnancy.
Avoid Coffee, Alcohol, Smoking:
You may not want to hear this, but drinking coffee decreases fertility. A large study from Connecticut found as little as 1 cup of coffee per day increases the risk of not conceiving by 55 percent. And if you have 2-3 cups per day that risk rises to 100 percent and continues to increase with an additional cup up to 176 percent. And did you know that women who drank coffee before and during pregnancy had twice the risk of miscarriage?
Alcohol is harmful to women’s eggs and men’s sperm and as little as one glass can reduce fertility by 50 percent! This can further lead to damage of the developing embryo and may result in miscarriage. And although it’s been known for a long time that drinking while pregnant is a no-no, drinking before pregnancy has been largely ignored.
This doesn’t stop with coffee and alcohol. Smoking and recreational drugs can also reduce your odds of conception. A study tested the effects of cigarette smoking on semen quality in men and found that sperm motility (ability to propel forward) decreased in light smokers while heavy smoking produced abnormal sperm shape. Scientists have discovered that quitting smoking may increase sperm count in men who quit smoking for 5-15 months by 50 percent to 800 percent respectively.
An optimal fertility diet is about what to avoid as much as it is about what to include. A fertility diet should be as fresh as possible and organic wherever possible. Key elements are; good quality protein sources (favor vegetable sources of protein) and good fats.
What should you eat?
- Organic meat in small quantities, game, small deep sea fish like sardines and red snapper, organic legumes home cooked (not canned).
- Whole grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruit in season, organic where possible.
- Increase your consumption of good fats and avoid dangerous fats. Good fats include monounsaturated fats in olive oil, polyunsaturated fats in oily fish and nuts and midchain fatty acids found in coconut oil.
- For cooking use clarified butter (ghee) or coconut butter (without flavor) as they do not become unstable when heated.
- For non-heated oil requirements (salads etc) use cold pressed olive oil, flaxseed oil and nut oils.
Regardless of whether you are eating organic produce and a healthy diet, you are unlikely to be getting all the nutrients your body needs for optimal fertility from your diet. This is why supplementation is important.
Getting pregnant and growing a new human being with your own reserves, requires a surplus of nutrients and energy. In your body’s accounting terms, pregnancy is a luxury, a splurge of energy and nutrients. Some of the key nutrients for fertility are:
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- B12
- B6
- Folic acid
- Vitamin C
- Omega-3 fats
Other recommendations:
Avoid stress. Exercise. Develop a consistent sleep pattern. 8 glasses of water per day. Acupuncture and Chiropractic care in Overland Park to gain optimal health and balance of your body!
