[{"id":"118be89","elType":"section","settings":[],"elements":[{"id":"cae6fe1","elType":"column","settings":{"_column_size":100},"elements":[{"id":"6c899a0","elType":"widget","settings":{"image":{"url":"","id":""}},"elements":[],"widgetType":"image"}],"isInner":false}],"isInner":false},{"id":"16bb0a53","elType":"section","settings":[],"elements":[{"id":"253e5909","elType":"column","settings":{"_column_size":100},"elements":[{"id":"b1e082f","elType":"widget","settings":{"editor":"<strong>Things To Consider When Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine Into Your Fertility Treatments<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Timing and consistency of treatment is of primary importance. Basic foundation treatments are required to regulate the body\u2019s systems regardless of age.\u00a0 For men and women alike, it may take 3-6 months to heal individual segments of the reproductive cycle.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn general, men and women alike can benefit from concentrated foundational treatment event if they are not trying to conceive to balance the body\u2019s systems.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Age, medical history and lifestyle are important factors regardless of age. If a couple is in their 40\u2019s and has had numerous fertility drug cycles, extensive use of birth control pills, a history of smoking, drinking drug abuse, medical reproductive issues such as endometriosis, sperm antibodies or a host of other variables, it will take longer to balance the reproductive system.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nA couple should allow a minimum of 6-9 months before really expecting to evaluate results.\u00a0 There is not short cut to conception but in many cases, \u201cturning back the clock\u201d is possible.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Lifestyle changes may be appropriate. Men and women alike should be in a high state of wellness from the TCM point of view.\u00a0 Both should be normally active and have a relatively low stress level, positive energy and an abundant lifestyle.\u00a0 The important point is that all aspects of ones life should be considered to assure you make the most of your treatment and pregnancy.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Correct diet and exercise habits are important for both the pre-conceptive mother and father. Based on individual assessments there may be specific physical exercises and or treatments that the TCM practitioner recommends to help generate the right environment necessary for conception.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The combination of conventional reproductive technologies and those associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine requires that the patient facilitate open and accurate communication between all parties. TCM therapies work differently the traditional western medicines.\u00a0 The patients and practitioners need to have a full understanding of all activities to assure that each patient is achieving the optimum result from all treatments.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>When choosing a TCM practitioner it is important to substantiate that individual is suitably qualified to do fertility work. Communication, experience and skill are requirements.\u00a0 Entry level TCM practitioners will have the skill to assist with the removal of pre-exiting conditions that may be contributing to infertility.\u00a0 However, if either reproductive function or biological age of the endocrine system is contributing to the condition than specific skills and experience is necessary.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTraditional Chinese Medicine identifies more than 2000 acupuncture points connected to pathways called meridians that conduct vital energy throughout the body.\u00a0 Issues with fertility and other health concerns are directly associated with an imbalance of the body\u2019s energy.\u00a0 Through a holistic approach TCM works with the patient to restore and maintain each individual\u2019s optimum state of health.\u00a0 As the public becomes more aware of alternative and drug free treatment options TCM has much to offer.\u00a0 Many patients experience treatments that provided long lasting and effective remedies to what have been in the past chronic conditions.\r\n\r\nTCM treatments for infertility and other conditions is provided by Dr. Qizhi Gao at the Evergreen Wellness Center.\u00a0 You can contact the Evergreen Wellness Center at 316-691-8811 for an appointments or additional information."},"elements":[],"widgetType":"text-editor"}],"isInner":false}],"isInner":false}]