National Infertility Awareness Week 2016

National Infertility Awareness Week 2016

National Infertility Awareness Week 2016  #NIAW2016 This week, I am partnering with Resolve in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week. This is an annual event highlighting patient and provider advocacy for infertility treatments and access to care. The theme for #NIAW2016 is #StartAsking. The goal is to empower those struggling to build their families with […]

New IVF Acupuncture Research Part 1: Why do we need a study?

New IVF Acupuncture Research Part 1: Why do we need a study?

by Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc Does acupuncture and TCM increase the chances of getting pregnant with IVF? Savvy patients and doctors often ask a pointed question when we discuss integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture with an in vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle. Does acupuncture and TCM increase the chances of getting pregnant with […]

Fertility Enhancement Resources

Fertility Enhancement Resources

I love my work. Sometimes however, I can’t fit everything I want to share with someone in our visit. To help support patients in their daily living and help them achieve their family building or wellness goals, I’m always looking for resources. Since my last post, a couple of new books were released that I […]

National Infertility Awareness Week

National Infertility Awareness Week

Resolve to know more: National Infertility Awareness Week It is 25th annual National Infertility Awareness Week. This year, the patient advocacy organization, RESOLVE, is asking everyone to resolve to know more about all things fertility related. Infertility affects up to 1 in 6 couples in the US. This is a major public issue for which more […]

Integrative Fertility Treatment Panel

Integrative Medicine Day: Hosted by Student Alliance for Integrative Medicine Join me at the NE Portland Crowne Plaza this Saturday, January 25 from 3-7pm, for Integrative Medicine Day. The event is free! There will be interesting presentations, an opportunity to meet many practitioners from the Portland area, free gnosh and beverages, and live music. I will […]

Blog Series Part 5: Acupuncture Improves Fertility

Blog Series Part 5: Acupuncture Improves Fertility

Pain: How Acupuncture Improves Fertility Welcome back to my blog series on how acupuncture and EAM can improve your fertility. This week we are talking about pain. Contact me with any questions. For updates, add this blog to your blog feeder, follow us on twitter, or like us on Facebook.   When pain prevents you […]

Coping with the Holidays

Coping with the Holidays

How are you coping with the holidays? Can you believe it is the last week in November? Before the festivities begin and we are swept into full on holiday mode, I wanted to take a few moments to share some resources with you. Patients commonly share with me how difficult this time of year is […]

Blog Series Part 3: Acupuncture Improves Fertility

Blog Series Part 3: Acupuncture Improves Fertility

How acupuncture improves fertility Welcome back to my blog series on how acupuncture and EAM can improve your fertility. Each week I will discuss specific mechanisms, review the current evidence, and outline a typical treatment plan. Contact me with any questions. For updates, add this blog to your blog feeder, follow us on twitter, or […]

Blog Series Part 2: How Acupuncture Improves Fertility

Blog Series Part 2: How Acupuncture Improves Fertility

3 Mechanisms that Influence Conception: How acupuncture improves fertility Welcome to Part 2 of my blog post series on how acupuncture and EAM can improve fertility. Each week I will discuss specific mechanisms, review the current evidence, and outline a typical treatment plan. Contact us with any questions. For updates, add this blog to your blog feeder, follow […]

Blog Series Part 1: How Acupuncture Improves Fertility

Blog Series Part 1: How Acupuncture Improves Fertility

Men’s and Women’s Health: How acupuncture improves fertility When you are trying to build your family, there is nothing more heart wrenching than when all of your efforts fail to produce the intended result. Your friends and family often don’t understand. In my practice, I have worked with men and women in their journey towards […]