IVF can be a confusing process to navigate, and our patients often think of questions to ask their IVF doctors after their visit. We asked reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Gaya Murugappan of Spring Fertility Silicon Valley to answer some of our most frequently asked questions about IVF. Q: Why are birth control pills part of my IVF medications? For some […]
“Why does everything hurt now?” This is the question I commonly hear from patients who are seeking acupuncture for chronic pain. Their pain typically begins in one part of their body; however, when the pain has persisted for a long time – usually for at least 3 months or more – then the pain may […]
This winter, why not branch out from a traditional recipe and try this amazing Medicated Chicken Soup? Chinese Medicine believes that by harmonizing oneself with the seasons you can stay healthier and prevent disease. Winter is ruled by the water element, the most nourishing and essential substance of life. This season it becomes important we turn […]
Recent research shows that a diet rich in antioxidants might help reduce risk factors for chronic disease. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of medicine, encompassing all aspects of health that treats maladies with diet, exercise, lifestyle, acupuncture and herbs. In the west, we typically consider medicine as a separate entity from food, […]
Healthy Breakfast Options Breakfast can be a challenging meal to navigate with so many different approaches to trying to eat more healthily, from intermittent fasting to keto. Whatever your approach, the first first meal you choose to eat in a day should be a meal that sets you up for success. In this blog, we […]
Intrauterine insemination, or IUI, is considered one of the earliest forms of intervention for couples with difficulty trying to conceive. It is also one of the most common methods used for lesbian couples starting a family. IUI is the placement of sperm directly into the uterus. The sperm is “washed”, and put in a sterile […]
If a baby is in breech position in the United States, there is a high chance the mother may require a birth via cesarean section. A breech position means that the baby is in any position other than head down at the end of pregnancy. This occurs with (about 3-4% of babies), which may limit […]
The past couple of years have been challenging. At Lokahi Acupuncture, we have seen an increase in stress-related symptoms such as anxiety, depression and insomnia. Here are 9 tips and tricks you can apply right now to help with anxiety: 1. Take a walk in nature. Ideally, remove your shoes and feel the earth beneath your bare […]
By Susannah Lee, L. Ac. The experience of early pregnancy loss can be earth-shattering. Miscarriage refers to loss of a pregnancy within the first 20 weeks of gestation (in the United States) or loss of pregnancy before viability. Up to 1 in 5 confirmed pregnancies may end in miscarriage, and (this number is likely much […]
Immune system issues vary widely. They range from an underactive immune system (as in recurring colds and heightened susceptibility to infections) to an overactive one (as in allergies or autoimmune disorders, where the body attacks its own tissues). What is the immune system anyway? Our immune system is our first line of defense, designed to […]