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In order to answer this question, we first need to define both stress and teratogen. Stress  Let’s begin with stress: What is it?  Stress in relation to health was first defined by a famous physiologist named Hans Selye as “the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it” (Tan, 2018).  This sounds…

I’m excited to speak with Dr. Lishanna Emmert! She had been on the show previously, in episode 65, when she spoke about acupuncture.  The truth is, I’m interested in all modalities of healing.  I think the combination of holistic medicine and Western medicine can offer such a broad array of options for one’s healing. There…

The cost of acupuncture varies widely throughout California and the United States. When discussing acupuncture, a common question is: “How much does the treatment cost?“. The cost of acupuncture services varies depending on the payment options you choose. So, let’s discuss your options together but first… What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese…

If you’ve ever had an acupuncture treatment, you know the calm feeling that comes as you float out of the clinic and into the rest of your day. Waking up from what we like to call your “acu-nap” (a 20-30 minutes of rest after needles are inserted) often feels like you’ve been resting for hours.…

If you and your partner have been undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), we know that it is an emotionally and physically taxing process. More than 9 million babies have been born globally using assisted reproductive technologies like IVF – but that doesn’t make the process any easier for those experiencing it.  Most women undergoing IVF…

Pregnant women are one group of patients who are particularly highly motivated when it comes to maintaining optimal wellness and finding drug-free solutions to medical problems. In collaboration with the primary care provider (OB, midwife, RE, etc.), acupuncture is an ideal form of treatment as it offers women a safe and natural way to improve…