Alexandra Vander Baan
How to Improve Egg Quality: Acupuncture & ...
How to Improve Egg Quality: Acupuncture & ATP
Alexandra Vander Baan
Why Your Fertility Tracker App May Be ...

I am a woman, but I am also a scientist, which means I love anything that can help make my life as a woman easier, but I want to be sure the data it is accurate and reproducible. Therefore I’ve been doing an experiment recently to compare the effectiveness and predictive ability of several fertility tracker methods, including Basal Body Temperature charting (I’ll explain this in more detail below) and several common apps. 

Alexandra Vander Baan
5 Things I Wish Every Woman Knew About Her ...

Whether dreams of starting a family are in your near future or are a ways off, it's never too early to start cultivating a lifestyle that nurtures whole health, for you and your future.  

5 Things I Wish Every Woman Knew About Her Reproductive Health & Fertility
Alexandra Vander Baan
Tried Everything And Still Not Losing Weight ...

It’s common for women to come to me as a last resort.  I often hear, “I’ve tried everything and I’m not losing weight,” or “I’m still feeling exhausted and miserable.”  Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective to jumpstart the transformation process.  Acupuncture and Chinese medicine sees health and physiology through a different lens and through that lens new treatment strategies can offer hope to women whose progress has stalled or plateaued with conventional advice.  

Tried Everything And Still Not Losing Weight and Feeling Better? Try A New Approach to Weight Loss & Wellness
Alexandra Vander Baan
What your PMS symptoms say about your health ...

Cramps, mood swings, bloating, fatigue, forgetfulness… Your monthly cycle is a natural and beneficial process, PMS is not!  Premenstrual symptoms are signs of imbalances and when the body is functioning optimally your period should come and go without a single cramp or rage-filled outburst.  Each symptom can indicate a number of imbalances.  Learn why you’re experiencing your symptoms and what you can do to eliminate them.  

What your PMS symptoms say about your health and what you can do about it

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Acupuncture Treatment for Placenta Previa

Acupuncture Treatment for Placenta Previa

Did you know acupuncture can help resolve placenta previa? Finding out you have placenta previa can be scary. From a western medical perspective the treatment is a simple and helpless “wait and see” approach. Fortunately, for most women diagnosed with placenta previa, that may be enough, as it tends to resolve in most cases. However; for more reassurance, acupuncture is a very safe and effective tool for resolving placenta previa. From acupuncture to nutrition, we cover all the ways Chinese medicine can help with Placenta Previa.

Your Postpartum Preparedness Tool Kit: Setting Yourself Up for Sustainability

Your Postpartum Preparedness Tool Kit: Setting Yourself Up for Sustainability

There is a lot of education around preparing for birth and newborn care, but there is so little information circulating about postpartum care for moms. After many conversations with bewildered soon to be moms in our office and even more conversations with other birth professionals, we decided to put together a list of “Must Dos” to help parents-to-be adequately prepare for what’s ahead. SPOILER: it’s not all swaddles and bottles. We’re talking about what Mamma needs, some R&R: Rest and perineal Recovery! Here’s what you need to know…

Acupuncture During Pregnancy: Mom-to-Be's Best Friend

Acupuncture During Pregnancy: Mom-to-Be's Best Friend

As soon as they find our their pregnant many of my patients and friends ask “What can acupuncture do for me during pregnancy?”

Pregnancy and even preconception are such great opportunities to cultivate a healthy lifestyle in anticipation and preparation of the arrival of your new baby. 

To support their efforts and to promote optimal health for you and baby, acupuncture offers an effective and safe solution.  Most women will experience some undesirable symptoms associated with pregnancy, whether it be morning sickness, sciatica, or constipation, just to name a few.  My patients love knowing that they can find relief from their symptoms in a way that is not only effective, but safe for her and her baby.  

 

Moxibustion: A Safe and Effective Solution For Breech Presentation

Moxibustion: A Safe and Effective Solution For Breech Presentation

Did you know there is a natural technique known as moxibustion that can be used to turn a breech baby? Did you know that it is effective in turning a baby in 75% of cases? 

Going into the last weeks of pregnancy knowing your baby is breech can be very anxiety provoking. At a time that can be very stressful, moxibustion offers a safe and effective solution with the added bonus of promoting relaxation and empowering partners to be actively involved in the care of mom and baby.