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Eating Right For The Season

September 26, 2011 By Julie Silver Leave a Comment

Most of us eat foods because they are pleasurable and we enjoy their smell, taste and textures.
Eating is a very personal experience as it is both a source of nutrition as well as a tool for social gathering. Most of us are also well aware of the
nutritional value of food. Eating whole grains (vs. enriched white flours), fresh (vs. canned) vegetables and healthy fats (vs. trans fats) are
cornerstones of many diets. It is also valuable to look at our bodies, the importance of the temperatures and flavors of foods, and the best season to eat them
in. [Read more…]

Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps

August 17, 2011 By Julie Shindler-Cohen Leave a Comment

As many women know, menstrual cramps can be quite painful and disruptive to daily life. The constant aching and pain that may last up 7 days can really take a toll on a woman’s quality of life. Of course, there are plenty of medications on the market that can ease the pain but do not treat the root of the problem. From a traditional Chinese medical standpoint, menstrual cramps are the result of energy (qi) and blood not able to flow freely. (We call this qi and blood stagnation) There are many different ways to help promote movement during this time of the menstrual cycle that really help with painful periods. [Read more…]

Holistic Fertility Support Group – This Sunday July 10th

July 6, 2011 By Monica Mae Leibson Leave a Comment

Holistic Fertility Support Group

The struggle to conceive can be a very emotional and taxing journey. In conjunction with conventional medical treatments, there are several aspects of health and well-being that can be addressed through complementary techniques. These techniques include diet, exercise, acupuncture, herbs, supplements and coping skills that are imperative in surviving the emotional rollercoaster.

This group provides the opportunity for women to come together and learn about the Chinese medical approach to fertility, as well as other holistic approaches to prepare the body for pregnancy. Most importantly, this group provides the opportunity for women to share their experience with other women who are going through the same struggle and know that no one is alone.

Upcoming Date:

Sunday July 10th

Emotional Coping Skills

Attempting to conceive can be emotionally taxing on many different levels. This meeting will go over some important tools for helping people move forward in their journey.

There is no cost to attend.

RSVP: 248.737.7126

All meetings will be from 10:30am – Noon.

Location: Acupuncture Healthcare Associates of Michigan

7001 Orchard Lake Road | Suite 132 | West Bloomfield, MI 480322

7001 Orchard Lake Road, Ste 132

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

fax 248.737.7127

248|737|7126

Let’s Talk about Sex

June 22, 2011 By Julie Shindler-Cohen Leave a Comment

Working with women and fertility, we focus all our attention on menstrual cycles. We focus so much on length of the period, quality of the period, timing of ovulation, signs of ovulation, etc. that we forget how babies are actually created. Last week, I had a patient report that she didn’t think that she and her husband were having enough sex–she said they were barely having sex once a week! This patient also told me that her husband resented having to have sex at specific times and felt as though he had to “perform on command”, which is a mood-killer to say the least. This scenario is incredibly common for couples trying to conceive. Sex loses its spontaneity and excitement and becomes a means to an end. Instead of an expression of love for your partner, sex ends up becoming manual labor.

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Holistic Fertility Support Group

May 16, 2011 By Monica Mae Leibson Leave a Comment

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Fertility Testimonial

February 18, 2011 By Monica Mae Leibson 2 Comments

Almost a year ago I walked into the Acupuncture Healthcare Office for the first time. After 1 ½ year of trying to get pregnant, a very frustrating time at an infertility practice, we decided not to go through with traditional medicine to reach our goal – having a baby. We came in contact with Acupuncture Healthcare and learned that there is another way – focusing on fertility instead of infertility. Focusing on restoring balance in life, something that was so welcome and felt so good. I had to be patient, which is difficult for me, but Monica taught me how to do that. In this whole process she was more than an acupuncturist, she also gave me guidance in finding my emotional balance. After two months I got pregnant and right now I’m ready to give birth to a little girl. I will always be grateful for all the support I got on this journey of getting pregnant, being pregnant and getting ready as a mom. Restoring my physical as well as emotional health was the best gift and led to something so much greater I cannot even describe. Thank you!

Eating Right For The Season

Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps

Holistic Fertility Support Group – This Sunday July 10th

Let’s Talk about Sex

Holistic Fertility Support Group

Fertility Testimonial

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