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Acupuncture for Men

acupuncture for menAcupuncture helps treat many ailments for women, children, and even men! Many of our male patients suffer from back pain for various reasons. We especially see back pain in many father’s – maybe from lifting the kiddos up too much! We definitely don’t want playtime to stop so we suggest fixing the problem instead. Almost all of our male and female patients experience pain relief with acupuncture! Don’t take our word for it, here are some of the acupuncture testimonials that have been submitted by our male patients via google, facebook, and yelp.  continue reading »

IBS Relief with Traditional Chinese Medicine

IBS reliefIrritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder that affects the colon and causes many disruptive symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be managed with simple changes in diet and lifestyle. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture may be able to help provide IBS relief. Many of our patients at Be Well Acupuncture suffer from this disorder but report that consistent acupuncture has eliminated or reduced IBS symptoms. Click here to read Shayla’s testimonial.  continue reading »

Seven Ways Acupuncture Can Help Mothers

One of the best gifts you can give your mother this Mother’s Day is the gift of acupuncture.

Acupuncture can help with an abundance of health problems and get you feeling 100% again. Mom’s make the world work; it’s a known fact. So here are seven reasons why you should give your mom the gift of acupuncture this Mother’s Day.

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Acupuncture For Low Back Pain

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Low back pain seems to hit everyone at some point in life. Whether it’s a new ache or long-lived issues, acupuncture is here to help! Instead of turning to pain killers or surgery, consider giving the world’s longest continually practiced medicine a try- you may be surprised at the results!

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10 Fertile Foods

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by Toni Twitty, M.Ac., Ph.D.c 

Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture OKC Fertility Expert

 

In recent history, we have learned that we truly are what we eat. What we put in our mouths can also play a significant part in our ability to conceive.  With all of the conflicting information on the web, how does one know which foods are the best to support fertility? As an Acupuncturist trained in both modern and ancient nutrition, I know exactly which 10 fertile foods are the best no matter how much you love carbs, your blood type, or your astrological sign. 

  1. Egg

Eggs are the perfect little package of healthy fats and proteins. It’s helpful to eat eggs before ovulation to help the ovaries produce top-quality eggs.  This is especially important for those of you doing IVF. Prior to egg retrieval, eating extra eggs can boost your egg quality. Eggs also provide us with choline, which we need to absorb the folic acid critical to fetal health.

  1. Avocados

Good fats are a must for fertility. Avocados are used to help with egg quality, balance female hormones, and support pregnancy. It’s a super fertile food!

  1. Beans

Biotin is the name of the game with beans. Although beans supply us with many essential nutrients, biotin is hard to find in other foods and we really need it!

  1. Fish

Fish provide omega fatty acids, protein, B vitamins, and iron. Salmon is the ideal fish for fertility, but if you hate it then shellfish can be beneficial as well.  If you just hate fish, try a supplement. 

5. Nuts and Seeds

 

I think its pretty clear by now that healthy fats like Omega-3’s are crucial to reproductive health. Nuts are also super easy to add to your diet; a handful of almonds or pistachios are a great snack.

  1. Figs

In Chinese Medicine, the way foods look is often a tell-tale sign of what they are good for. This powerhouse food is great for vaginal health and balance. They’re also fantastic for sperm quality.

  1. Dark Leafy Greens

Iron, iron, iron! Spinach, kale, collard greens, and chard are full of iron, and we need iron to make babies. Chinese medicine ties iron deficiency directly to infertility. Adding just 3 cups of dark leafy greens to your diet everyday can raise your iron levels in just a few weeks, which can help regulate your cycle and make a better environment for a fetus.

  1. Blueberries & Raspberries

Protecting your body’s cells from free radicals and aging will help prolong your fertility. In today’s society we’re having babies later and later in life, so protecting our cells is very important.

  1. Tomatoes

Easily grown at home and readily available, tomatoes are fantastic for both men and women when it comes to fertility. The key nutrient here is zinc, which helps regulate the production of estrogen and aids in the formation of healthy sperm.

  1. Lemons

Adding a little lemon to your life is one of the easiest things you can do. Having just 1 or 2 glasses of lemon water helps cleanse the body, especially the liver. In Chinese Medicine the liver is in charge of many things related to conception, so we want it functionally optimum.

 

Bonus, because I couldn’t limit it to just 10…

Bone Broth

Phở is my favorite way to get in fats, protein, amino acids, and trace minerals.  One cup of bone broth per day boosts fertility and is also great for the mother during pregnancy and after delivery to replenish her coffers.

One in eight couples have to seek help in order to conceive. If you are one of those couples, add these foods to your diet to improve your fertility chances naturally. For more personalized information about which foods you need to eat in order to improve your fertility or to discuss acupuncture for fertility, set up an appointment me- Acupuncturist Toni Twitty!

 

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Dr. Toni Twitty, owner of Be Well Acupuncture Edmond, OK is an highly respected expert Acupuncturist. She specializes in resolving pain, treating chronic conditions, and fertility. Learn more about Toni and get started on your road to better health at: www.bewellokc.com

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