Phthalates and Fertility
We’ve all heard about the dangers of BPA (HealthDay, 2013) and how it can cause infertility by disrupting the reproductive process but have you heard about phthalates (pronounced “thalates”)? Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastic or vinyl more pliable and softer. A recent study conducted by the University of...
Beat Cabin Fever with a Little Self-Care for the Home
The winter season begs us to stay indoors. I mean, it’s so much more enjoyable to watch the snow fall while bundled up on the sofa instead of heading to the gym. But as winter months drag by, you might begin to feel a bit of cabin fever: itchy to feel a sense of accomplishment around the home, at least until the spring arrives and the...
Should We Be Cautious of Cellphone Use?
Cells phones, wifi, bluetooth, smart-everything!! My own health journey has included a serious examination of cellphone use effect on my health and full recovery. These devices come with incredible life conveniences and thus have embedded themselves into our daily existence. But where is the fall out? Are they distracting us from...
February Blues: Lonely Valentines & Contagious Colds
In January, you feel brand-spanking renewed. Like anything’s possible. But come February, after the twinkling holiday lights are taken down around town, the world can certainly appear a bit more dreary. If you feel a bit blasé and cynical during February, you’re not the only one. The month kinda sucks. The wintry weather is...
Drinking and IVF
Our patients ask us all the time if they should stop drinking during fertility treatments (IVF and IUIs) and the answer is absolutely yes, even moderate drinking (1 to 2 drinks per night). Even a small amount of alcohol can have a negative impact on follicular development and quality. So that glass of “stress relief” is actually...
6 Winterproof Relaxing Alternatives to Outdoor Exercise
These winter days seem to be intense, long, and bitter cold lately. So how do we go about keeping up with our exercise regimens when we miss our outdoor options? Of course, one simple option might be to purchase some extra warm exercise attire. If this is your tactic, I commend you. I, for one, have a hard time getting myself...
Why We Love Ear Seeds
At Naturna we love using ear seeds! Ear seeds (or ear beads) are tiny metal balls on adhesive tape used to stimulate the acupuncture points on the surface of your ear. They’re called ear seeds, because historically, the seeds of Vaccaria hispanica (a common flowering plant) were used in auriculotherapy - probably because they are...
Acupuncture at Naturna for the New Year
It’s the start of a new year, which means new hopes, dreams, and perhaps resolutions as well. Maybe your resolution for the year is to eat healthier or go to the gym more often. After reading this blog, we hope you’d consider getting regular acupuncture treatments as part of your New Year’s resolutions for a healthier and better you...
