Stress doesn’t just weigh heavily on our minds—it can also take a toll on male fertility and sexual health. Research indicates that stressed-out men are more likely to have lower sperm concentrations and sperm with abnormal shapes or impaired motility. In today’s...
Embrace the Energy of Spring to Feel Your Best
Everyone I am meeting this week seems to be buzzing with springtime energy, with the anticipation of sunshine and greenery to come. It seems that we can all collectively feel the new growth gathering the energy to burst forth and transform this dreary gray into a show...
Abdominal Breathing Technique for Nervous System Regulation
Abdominal Breathing Technique Breathing exercises such as this one should be done daily or whenever you find yourself under stress, your mind dwelling on upsetting thoughts, or when you are experiencing pain. Abdominal breathing is just one of the many breathing...
Chicago Acupuncturist: How to Find the Right Person for You
You're in pain. Or maybe struggling with infertility. You could be feeling anxious. And someone mentioned that acupuncture could help you. It sounds a little strange. How could those teeny tiny needles help me feel less anxious, help me get pregnant, or...
How Megan Kept Her Blood Pressure in Check and Had Her Successful Homebirth
Megan and I first began working together when I was still in acupuncture school and working as an intern in the student clinic. Over the years, we had the chance to work together on a number of issues- digestion, support while trying to conceive, and...
Basil & Chrysanthemum Tea for Headache and Stress
When stress rises and brings on a headache, these three soothing herbs work together to calm the nervous system and relieve pain and tension in the head. Common kitchen basil is not only delicious in pasta and salad, but also makes a wonderful ingredient...