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Am I Damp?

Am I Damp?

If you’ve been following me—or any acupuncturist—for very long, you’ve likely heard us use this dreaded word: Damp. If your Spleen Qi Deficiency (fatigue, bloated, loose stool) persists, then Dampness will likely accumulate. Why am I Damp? When your Stomach &...

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Are Smoothies Healthy?

Are Smoothies Healthy?

So many patients tell me they are blending up frozen bananas, berries, and yogurt for breakfast every morning, in the name of health. (Sure, those ingredients contain a lot of nutrients…but are they what your body needs?)

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Best Non-toxic Sunscreen for Fertility

Best Non-toxic Sunscreen for Fertility

We don’t want to get burned, but we also don’t want to poison ourselves silly. There are some natural ways to make yourself more resistant to sunburns, such as consuming a good amount of high-quality astaxanthin, a red marine sea algae shown in studies to be sun protective.

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Cold Plunges are a Fertility Nightmare

Cold Plunges are a Fertility Nightmare

Ice baths, cold water immersion, whatever you call it… Knock it off. Trending in the name of health, these practices are not recommended for most women–especially those trying to conceive a baby.

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