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Depression and The Chinese Herbal Formula: Xiao Yao San

yinstill / Lifestyle, PMS, Women's Health

Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed for a period of two weeks or more. It may lead to emotional and physical disharmonies and can decrease a person’s ability to function with everyday work.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include the following:

Feeling sad or low mood
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Loss of energy or increased fatigue
Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g.,

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On Being Still

Alison / General Health, Lifestyle, Self-Care

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. This pretty much goes without saying. It really is a wonder that we thrive, that our bodies continue to perform their varied and miraculous functions almost seamlessly through the stress of it all…our hearts continue beating, our muscles contract and release upon constant demand, our hormones continue to be secreted in harmony with our internal physical orchestrations and our perceived external circumstances. Yes, our bodies can (and spontaneously will) walk the tightrope of nervous tension and adversity,

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Liver – what’s it good for?

admin / General Health, Lifestyle, Self-Care

Taking Care of the Liver

The Liver is one of our largest internal organs and one of the most underestimated organs. It does so much for us, from detoxifying to purifying blood to regulating our metabolism.

Although the liver is wonderful at healing and self-recovery, it does take a great deal of abuse in our everyday lifestyles. Some of the choices can be fairly obvious (like eating non-organic food,

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10 Lifestyle Suggestions to Decrease Stress During an IVF Cycle

Nora / In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support, Lifestyle, Stress and Infertility, Women's Health

Almost 2 years ago I wrong a blog post about what you should eat during your IVF cycle, which can be found here: https://yinstill.com/what-should-i-eat-during-my-ivf-cycle/. This post has become such a hit and I still send it to many patients as a quick reference because it is such a common question.

I wanted to elaborate on this topic and provide you with some helpful suggestions for other things that you can do during your IVF cycle that may increase your chances of success.

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How to practice yoga during an IVF cycle

Erin / In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support, Lifestyle, Self-Care, Unexplained Infertility, Women's Health

Yoga, including breathing exercises, meditative practices, and specific body postures, is widely practiced for its relaxation and overall health benefits. Many people I work with practice yoga daily and ask me if it is OK if they continue their yoga practice while they are undergoing an IVF cycle. The answer is …

Yes! However, you should be mindful of what you are doing and why you are doing it.

YOGA BEFORE INJECTIONS / OVARIAN STIMULATION BEGIN

Yoga can help reduce stress levels and increase blood circulation,

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How to Transition Into Spring Using TCM Theory

admin / General Health, Lifestyle, Self-Care

The winter time has passed in its somber glory; having brought skies of marbled greys and trees so graceful in their naked beauty. Those cold days for slumber and reflection are waning and a new vitality rises. The air breathes balmy, dissolving the ice that keeps the seeds and tree buds asleep. The blossoms decorate, like cake frosting on the trees in luscious creams and pinks. Spring has arrived!

Finally,

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Sexual (performative, function) health issues (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, libido) and Acupuncture as Treatment

Sean / Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence), Lifestyle, Men's Health, Menopause

Most men experience some sexual function loss or dips in libido at some point in their lives, and it’s not always because you’ve had one too many at the pub last night. In fact if the subject weren’t such a taboo, experiences and solutions could be shared more openly leading to improved quality of life and better sex. There is a ton of pressure on men to perform these days with pop culture, the prevalence of internet porn and other cultural expectations playing a role in everyone’s perceptions of what is a healthy and mutually satisfying sexual experience. Not to mention the magic of the little blue pill that has become the go to prescription since its release to the public in 1998; Viagra has become one of the largest selling drugs on earth. In terms of long term health, sexual dysfunction can be a precursor to potentially more serious conditions connected with circulation, blood flow and blood health (heart conditions, stroke, diabetes, etc.). By confronting sexual health conditions you may save yourself from other serious issues down the road. Male sexual issues can play out in a variety of ways, namely erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE), and low libido.

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CBD2 Cannabinoid receptors regulate & control the production of sperm, in a (perhaps) unexpected way

Erin / Lifestyle, Male Factor Infertility, Men's Health

Sperm & Marijuana – Science Magazine found results contrary to the commonly held belief that marijuana is universally bad for sperm production; rather, isolating compounds has somewhat surprising effects – “both hyper- and hypo-stimulation of CB2 disrupted the temporal dynamics of the spermatogenic cycle”. In other words, your cannabinoid receptors need to be adequately stimulated to produce optimal sperm numbers.

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Treat the Heart and Vessels for success with Male reproductive health

Harris / Diet & Nutrition, Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence), Lifestyle, Male Factor Infertility, Men's Health, Premature Ejaculation

Whether it is a movie playing with a vacant couch, a mother giving her teenage boy a new pair of noise cancelling headphones, or a businessman starting his day with the happiest shower ever and bouncing his way to work while we hear the familiar lyrics: good morning, good morning… . These are the commercials for the most well known medications for treating erectile dysfunction and are used by millions of men worldwide. In 2014,

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Male Infertility More Common in Overweight Men

Sherry / Diet & Nutrition, Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence), Lifestyle, Male Factor Infertility, Men's Health, Self-Care

Many studies are showing a link between excess weight and male infertility. In this study, researchers combined data from 14 studies comparing sperm count in overweight, obese, and within healthy range weight men, along with data from an infertility center.
They found that overweight men were 11 percent more likely to have a low sperm count and 39 percent more likely to have no sperm in their ejaculate. Obese men were 42 percent more likely to have a low sperm count than their peers and 81 percent more likely to produce no sperm.

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