Watch this clip with Dr. Sami David and Jill Blakeway, LAc, discuss their book Making Babies:A Proven 3-month Program for Maximum Fertility on Parents TV. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4wZ89WXxqE&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Dr Sami David is a reproductive endocrinologist who has been working with Jill Blakeway, LAc for several years. Dr. David discusses concerns about IVF and why acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are a healthier alternative to fertility drugs. Jill Blakeway explains the types of people who come in for treatment, and how they have come up with a way to find the "type" of people who come in for treatments.
1.Tired 2. Dry 3. Pale 4. Stuck 5. Waterlogged
Jill gives specific advice about each type, and explains that in Chinese medicine, we treat each person individually. Each type and each person will have specific treatment plans tailored exactly to what they need. Jill also reminds couples that it's not always the woman who may be the reason a couple is unable to conceive, and that men should also get checked out. If you are curious about your "type" go to the Making Babies Program website and take the test (I took it- it's easy!). I also recommend checking out the YinOva blog for a great post on how men can boost their fertility potential.
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Amy Chitwood Burslem is a licensed acupuncturist at Calm Acupuncture in SW Portland. She offers a free initial phone consultation.
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How do I schedule an appointment with Amy?
Visit the appointments page at calmacupuncture.com/appointments or call Calm Acupuncture in SW Portland. A free initial phone consultation is available.
Where is Calm Acupuncture located?
Calm Acupuncture is at 1340 SW Bertha Blvd, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97219 — in the SW Burlingame neighborhood.
What conditions does Amy Chitwood Burslem treat?
Amy specializes in women's health, fertility, menopause, pain management, anxiety, insomnia, and digestive issues. She is a licensed acupuncturist with a Master's degree from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.