PCOS is a common health concern. In fact, estimates suggest that somewhere around 10% of US women have PCOS. There are typical physical concerns that go along with PCOS that include: excess hair growth on face and or body, … Read More
Healing after an early-term miscarriage can be lonely. Miscarriage is a difficult topic for most people to talk about. Culturally we are truly stunted in our ability to talk about any kind of death or grief. When the grief surrounds the … Read More
Part Two: What Not to Say to Someone Dealing with Fertility Struggles We live in a world where people chronically overshare. In this selfie-obsessed, meal instagramming, uber-documented world we live in, there are still some things that people are afraid … Read More
Part One: What to Say to Someone Struggling with Fertility Issues We live in a world where people chronically overshare. In this selfie-obsessed, meal instagramming, uber-documented world we live in, there are still some things that people are afraid to … Read More
Acupuncture has been linked to greater pregnancy rates in patients who undergo IVF. As a Portland Acupuncturist specializing in fertility I have assisted many women before and during the IVF process. I have seen the benefits of combining these two … Read More
No one likes feeling bad. If someone asked you, “How would you like to have an achey low back every day for the rest of your life?” After looking a bit fearfully at this obviously crazy person, you’d say, “I … Read More
In my Portland acupuncture practice, I treat a lot of women both locally and from other states who have fertility concerns. Some of them come to see months before they plan to start trying to conceive, but usually it is … Read More
*This is the first in a three-part thyroid series in which local Portland acupuncturist Erin Brockmeyer will address the prevalence of thyroid disease, the truth about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and the implications of thyroid disease on your health. Each of these … Read More
Acupuncture and herbs have been used for thousands of years to safely and effectively enhance fertility and to treat a wide variety of underlying fertility issues. Living in or around Portland means that your access to alternative care is full … Read More
Mamas have unique health challenges, and acupuncture and herbal medicine offer a variety of treatment options geared to their needs. Living in Portland with my husband and two children, I am passionate about offering high-quality health care and real approachable … Read More