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Hot Flashes: What Are They and What Helps Them?

Erin / Advanced Maternal Age, Women's Health

Hot flashes and night sweats are something we often work with in women’s health and fertility. Sometimes it happens after a woman has taken fertility medications; sometimes it happens gradually or sporadically. It can happen toward the end of our reproductive years, and it can happen during pregnancy. Sometimes the discomfort is limited to a few surges of heat during the day; but some women wake in the middle of the night and have to change their soaked bedsheets.

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What is an “irregular period” anyways?

yinstill / Irregular Period, Women's Health

Women today have many demands in their day to day life which can all affect the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is linked to hormones and when the hormonal balance is not aligned irregular periods can occur. An irregular cycle can mean sometimes early, or sometimes late and is very unpredictable. In Chinese Medicine theory, the cycle should come every 29 days give or take a day or two every month. It should flow 3-7 days consist of moderate volume and should have a fresh red colour not purple,

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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 castor oil can help PCOS symptoms

yinstill / Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Women's Health

Castor oil has been known for centuries to help with various health issues. In terms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) it is used as a natural remedy to help decrease the size of cysts, prevent growth of cysts, help decrease inflammation, hormone regulation and metabolic balance. It is one of the most popular home remedies used for detoxification.

Benefits of castor oil for fertility:

It has been found to help congestion and stagnation in the pelvic floor,

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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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Sean was Pivotal on our Journey

Sean / Egg Quality, Endometriosis, Women's Health

I’ve been seeing Sean for about 5 months now to help with fertility. It has been a really great experience working with Sean. He is a great listener and an excellent practitioner and I think that working with him has been pivotal in helping us get pregnant. Whether it is practical advice or tips, or encouraging words combined with the acupuncture, it has been a truly positive experience and I don’t think I would be at this place now without him.

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Good Energy

Sean / Sean Quigley testimonials, Women's Health

Sean’s lighthearted energy and gentle needling always have me feeling relaxed and receptive for treatment. I find myself smiling during our interactions. He’s very thorough and is always curious about how to support my cycle through acupuncture. He holds space in a way that is comfortable, inviting, and light. I always feel great after my sessions with Sean!

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Even the bathroom is so inspiring!

Dr. Spence Pentland / Women's Health

Yesterday was the first time I visited the washroom at Yinstill. The moment I open the door and began looking around at all the hopeful positive messages I felt at ease. Surrounded by others’ struggles and stories of happiness calmed me in a lasting way. I felt so hopeful and optimistic.
Yinstill is such a beautiful place. Even the bathroom is so inspiring!

Warm and fuzzy,

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Dr. Oz – Hormone Balance 101

Dr. Spence Pentland / General Health, Women's Health

Both mine and my wife's favorite magazines (Success & Oprah, you guess which is who's!) always feature an article by the famous Dr. Oz. Below are the pearls of one of his recent columns on Hormone balance. He likens the hormones that run a women's body to an orchestra: '…each plays its own part in creating a perfect concert – until the day one is out of tune and throws off the entire melody.'

Estrogen
If you are overweight you may have elevated estrogen levels as fat cells produce this hormone.

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Have seen drastic changes

Dr. Spence Pentland / Dr Spence Pentland testimonials, Painful Periods, Women's Health

I have been using acupunture since june 06… just absolutely love it and have seen some drastic changes. (here is a few exemples, I am sleeping better at night, my body feels warmer, drastic change in the pain that occurs during af, no headaches, I am eating better and aware of herbal benefits. have discovered I am lactose intolerant!, no blood clots, period is less heavy on day 2 (i used to use 20 tampons in 2 days)…I am more relaxed and stress free,

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