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Herb + Ōhm Fertility Enhancement
Herb + Ōhm is a luxury integrative medicine practice rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, adapted to the needs of modern Chicagoans. Our practice nurtures the mind, body, and spirit through Acupuncture + Chinese Herbal Medicine, while recognizing the value and offerings of Western medicine.
Using Acupuncture for fertility can greatly increase the chance of becoming pregnant and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. It is safe, gentle, and offers lasting health benefits beyond fertility. Acupuncture can be useful as a stand-alone fertility treatment plan or as a supportive treatment for any type of assisted reproductive therapy (IUI, IVF, FET, donor egg cycle, etc.)
At Herb + Ōhm, our highest priority is to help women better understand their body and their fertility using Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) methods. We work as partners with our patients to create a comprehensive, customized treatment plan ranging from acupuncture and herbal medicine to lifestyle changes that can enhance fertility. Our specialized approach has helped us achieve high levels of success and positive outcomes, even for the most challenging fertility cases.
Acupuncture can treat a wide range of fertility issues, including but not limited to:
Hormonal imbalance
Irregular menstrual cycles
Autoimmune conditions
Advanced maternal age
PCOS
Fibroids/cysts
Unexplained infertility
Turning a breech baby
Chinese medicine for Fertility Enhancement
Treatment Methods
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most widely-known methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We use this healing technique to stimulate the body's immune system and strengthen its ability to heal itself. Acupuncture typically involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles at precise locations (or "points") which correspond to specific ailments or imbalances in the body.
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Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine uses combinations of plants and minerals to help stimulate the body's immune system and strengthen its ability to heal itself. Similar to acupuncture, Herbal Medicine is a powerful healing tool that can be used to address a variety of ailments, from minor imbalances to chronic conditions, with minimal side effects.
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Moxibustion
Moxibustion involves burning an herb called Mugwort and applying the resulting heat to specific acupuncture points on the body. Moxibustion is used to gently stimulate acupuncture points or areas of the body in order to quicken the healing process.
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Cupping
Cupping is a therapy that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction is designed to stimulate the flow of blood within the superficial muscle layers, promoting cell repair. It is commonly used to help relieve muscle tension and soreness as well as the common cold.
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Tui Na
Tui Na translates as "push grasp." It is a Chinese medicinal massage technique that aims to soften the muscles, increase circulation, increase range of motion, and decrease pain. It’s often used to relieve muscle pain, tension and inflammation, and to heal physical injuries.
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Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a technique used to release muscle tension, tightness, constriction and pain. . A specialized tool is used to gently rub the skin over a problem area. Gua Sha feels like deep tissue massage.
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Acupuncture can effectively treat a number of health issues related to Fertility Enhancement. At Herb + Ōhm we can help you to uncover and treat the root cause of your ailment—not only to quickly heal or manage the issue, but also to prevent it from worsening or recurring. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice and becoming a trusted partner on your journey toward optimal health and wellness.
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