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Yoga and Chinese Medicine – build Prana and regulate Qi

Erin / General Health, Lifestyle, Women's Health, Yoga

Yoga

The Vedas are ancient texts from India, written in Sanskrit. They are considered to be divine truths revealed to ancient sages after intense meditation.

Meditation is a practice to bring awareness to the nature of our Self. Slowing and observing our thoughts can expose the nature of our mind, how it connects to our body, and what lies beyond the mind. Repeating mantras or the observation of our breath are common meditative approaches.

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IV Micronutrient Therapy and Fertility

Marni Ross / Diet & Nutrition, Egg Quality, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support, Male Factor Infertility, Thin Uterine Lining, Unexplained Infertility

Intravenous (IV) micronutrient therapy is a customized vitamin treatment that infuses nutrients directly into the bloodstream and is the most effective way to deliver vitamins and minerals to the cells and tissues of your body. When compared to oral supplementation (where absorption is maybe 30-40%), IV nutrient absorption is 100% because you bypass the digestive tract and do not need to be concerned with any digestion or absorption issues. Benefits include improvements in energy, mood,

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PREGNANT! – REVIEW OF CASE

Dr. Spence Pentland / Advanced Maternal Age, Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Lifestyle, Stress and Infertility

Jane started at Yinstill Sept 2018. She has been coming consistently since that time for regular acupuncture.

Our GOALS were to:
– regulate immune function (reduce inflammation / enhance infection-fighting),
– soothe emotions (relieve stress and anxiety, anger, fear, palpitations, vivid dreams, and depression)
– improve sleep (light, vivid dreams)
– regulate bladder issues (frequency, cloudy, infections, nocturia)
– improve digestion (gas, bloating, loose BM, fatigue after eating,

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When, how and why to take Vitamin A

Marni Ross / Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Self-Care

Vitamin A is one of our fat soluble vitamins, meaning that it is stored in adipose tissue, as well as in the liver and skeletal muscle. Vitamin A is required for normal vision and it is found in two forms in our diets. The most bioavailable form is called retinol (or retinoids) and is found in animal foods (like eggs and liver). The other form is called pro-Vitamin A (also known as carotenoids) is found in plants foods and must be converted into the active form (however many people are not able to convert carotenoids to retinol).

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In Support of LGBTQIA+2S

Jaclyn Guse / Uncategorized

At Yinstill Reproductive Wellness we are dedicated to providing a safe and compassionate space for all people.

Yinstill is happy to support those within the LGBTQIA+2S community, and provide exceptional holistic treatment for those experiencing fertility and/or reproductive issues.

We believe that nothing is more important than family and everyone who desires should be able to experience the gift of becoming a parent. We agree with our partners at PCRM that “family is not defined by gender,

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GLUTATHIONE – The Primary Protector

Dr. Spence Pentland / Diet & Nutrition, Egg Quality, Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence), General Health, Male Factor Infertility, Stress and Infertility

Glutathione has many important functions in our body, and we will briefly discuss all of these here, but most importantly, it is the king of antioxidants! Unfortunately, our body has to manufacture Glutathione from other vitamins and minerals, so if we are not taking good care of ourselves glutathione levels can be deficient, and with this comes consequences.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GLUTATHIONE AND ITS IMPACT ON INFERTILITY

Role as an Antioxidant

If you can go back to high school biology you may remember that in order for a cell to create energy the mitochondria must produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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Acupuncture for Pre and Post Surgery

admin / Surgery, Women's Health

During your reproductive journey, it may be necessary to have a surgery to better your chances of conception. Typically in the reproductive arena, many of these are laparoscopic surgeries which are minimally invasive. Sometimes more extensive surgeries are unavoidable and required to continue towards the goal of conceiving. This is when taking stock of your goals and timelines becomes even important as many couples are working within timelines. One way to strategize a quicker recovery and reduce the stress that accompanies surgery is to consider the benefits surrounding pre and post operative acupuncture.

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Comprehensive Genetic Health Report

Dr. Spence Pentland / Diet & Nutrition, Dr Spence Pentland, General Health, Genetics, Lifestyle, Self-Care

Everyone’s first step into taking charge of their health and well-being should be a Comprehensive Genetic Health Report. This report gives you the blueprint to the foundations of your health so that you can make the necessary adjustments to support your current health conditions, and avoid challenges in the future.

As Rhonda Patrick states: “By learning more about ourselves, we can find out in what specific environmental and lifestyle contexts our genes can behave at their very best.

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Cannabis and Female Fertility: Is it a fit for you?

admin / General Health, Unexplained Infertility, Women's Health

With the abundance of cannabis dispensaries available to us today, and the multitude of issues and symptoms that claim to be eased and solved with cannabis, one can easily be led to think this is a harmless addition to your daily or weekly routine.

In a time where there is mass information and conflicting data on the use of cannabis, it is important to truly discover if this is the right fit for you, especially when it comes to your reproductive health and fertility goals.

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