There is a wide spectrum of emotional and mental health dis-eases, often many of them go hand in hand. And it can be hard to separate what is what. Am I feeling depressed or just tired? Am I anxious or over-stressed? Am I disconnected from my body or have I

We often hear from women and couples who are struggling with fertility and searching for support but aren't able to get to our Chicago fertility acupuncture clinic. For these clients, I recommend searching out an ABORM-certified or Fertility Support trained practitioner. United States Arizona Luna Acupuncture Kari-Ann Hubbard, L.Ac., MSOM,…

So you know what acupuncture is. Your friends are all telling you to try it to help you get pregnant. Maybe you’re getting frustrated with your fertility journey – why is it taking so long? – or maybe you’re just getting started but want to know you’re doing everything you

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 of color and

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 exercises, but it is the most important one to

Stress is a cause of many chronic illnesses. When we experience stressful life situations, the body releases hormones that are biologically intended to keep us safe from danger by kicking the body into high gear. This is the ancient human response to “the tiger is going to eat me, I

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 cure my pain? Your friends swear it's true,…

As the popularity of acupuncture has grown, so has the notoriety of the so-called 'forbidden points' of pregnancy. As someone who's been through a couple of pregnancies, I know well the anxiety it can provoke to have such a small and vulnerable person so reliant upon your care. Pregnancy can…

As any woman who has struggled to conceive knows, emotions are a key part of the pregnancy puzzle.  Fertility problems are stressful, and often cause a woman to feel anxious, depressed, or inadequate.  Depression and emotional turmoil can delay or even prevent conception altogether.  Addressing the emotional side of fertility…

When I first met Audrey and Charlie, they had been trying to conceive their first child for over 4 years. When it became clear after a year that a pregnancy wasn’t going to be as easy to achieve as they’d hoped, they began looking for answers. Not long after, Charlie…