Meet Insulin and Cortisol and the Role They Play in Fertility
Let’s dive right in. Insulin Insulin does many things for our body, but is the vital hormone in control of our weight balance due to its close relationship with our blood sugar. Unfortunately, when our bodies become used to consuming processed foods, our Insulin develops a resistance. In turn, this causes our blood sugar to be...
Do You Know Your Fertility Hormone Acronyms?
Did you know that besides Estrogen and Progesterone, there are other fertility hormones? Because when you’re trying to start a family, AMH, FSH, LH, and TSH can be as equally as important! Let’s break them down. AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) AMH is an indicator of how many eggs you have left, as well as their...
Two Main Fertility Players: Estrogen and Progesterone
Welcome back! By now, you should understand the basics of “trying.” However, when you experience issues, there could be something more underlying and out of whack with a whole slew of other hormones. So we’ll start with the basics of Estrogen and Progesterone. Estrogen Oh, Estrogen. Commonly blamed for our “mood...
Been “Trying” for Too Long? Understand your Fertility Hormones
When There’s More Going On Let’s get real here for a moment. Dr. Google isn’t exactly your friend when it comes to having a baby. Sure, it can be useful, but you may be at risk for going down an obsessive rabbit hole of misinformation. Sometimes, it’s hard to know what’s scientifically accurate advice and what’s...
Acupuncture for Kids
At Naturna, we treat babies as young as one week old. But what does Acupuncture treatment do for a child? How does it work? And a better question… how do you get your child to go to Acupuncture? For children in New York, a range of common ailments can impact daily living. From allergies exacerbated by the flowers of the Upper East...
Acupuncture for Depression
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are suffering from depression. Depression, different from general mood fluctuations, can cause overwhelming sadness and hopelessness and is a major cause of suicide. (NIMH, 2019) Many are seeking alternative ways of treating their depression other than general anti-depressants. Acupuncture and...
What’s so Great about Dry Brushing?
Daily dry brushing is a simple and indulgent ritual that has benefits for overall health. Basically an exercise of sweeping the entire body with a semi-stiff, natural bristle brush, it feels like a mini self-massage and is an excellent morning boost for the nervous system. Spending just 5-10 minutes brushing prior to your morning...
Acupuncture and Fertility! Let’s Talk Numbers
Let’s talk numbers about how acupuncture affects fertility! Figuring out your own fertility can feel like an uphill battle. 80% of infertility may be related to conditions like endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but a good 20% is left inexplicable according to Western Biomedicine (WM). However, the Traditional Chinese...